5 must-try pizza places in Malta

Feb 9 2022

Today is a day to celebrate one of the best gastronomical creations in history; the coming together of dough, sauce, cheese and other ingredients to form mouth-watering pizza perfection is the stuff of dreams.

That’s right, February 9th is pizza day and foodies and businesses in Malta and around the world are indeed celebrating. Therefore, in celebration of such a wonderful day, we decided to list some of our favourite local pizza spots. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Pizziamoci

Residents of Birkirkara and its surrounding areas will definitely be familiar with this authentic Italian pizza spot and for good reason. Pizziamoci brings together fresh ingredients, traditional style, natural flavours and rustic charm to create a feel-good bite unlike any other.

Pulcinella

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A staple Hamrun food spot and definite local favourite. This family-style restaurant boasts an extensive menu offering everything from pasta to grill and their famous range of authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Whether you want to play it safe and go for one of the unbeatable Pizza Rossa selections or go bold with the street food classic ‘Pizza Fritta’, you will definitely keep coming back for more.

A Mano

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Opening just recently in Kalkara, A Mano describes itself as “a laid-back trattoria serving the most authentic Italian food, specialising in pizza and pasta”, and we can definitely vouch. Regardless of how fond you may be of pizza, you definitely cannot beat a slice of (or entire) sourdough pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Top tip: try the Pizza Pistacchiosa, trust us.

SOTTO

This product that comes out of this Valletta pizzeria’s oven is a true testament to their love for the craft. SOTTO specialises in traditional Pinsa Romana topped with the freshest ingredients, a true slice of heaven. Whether you’re in Valletta and want to drop by for a quick bite or would like to schedule the perfect pizza date, Sotto is the place for you.

Salumeria Gardens

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Don’t get it twisted, Salumeria is one of the coolest pizza places in Malta. Built on the owners’ passion for food and desire for reinvention, the guys over at Salumeria spare no expense when it comes to making their pizza and you could definitely tell by the test. This spot’s pizza is described as ‘a Neapolitan style pizza with some Roman traits,’ but don’t take our word for it, go and try it yourself!

Which one is your favourite?

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Gozo regional airport proposal officially tabled in parliament

Feb 9 2022

The site plan of the Gozo area where the government is proposing a regional airport was tabled in parliament on Tuesday. A public consultation is expected to take place to receive feedback on the proposal.

Responding to a question in parliament by PN MP Chris Said, Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri said that the Xewkija heliport has not been operating since 2008 except for the occasional hospital airlift.

The technical experts engaged in the project were asked not to include the use of additional land used for agricultural purposes. They were also asked to ensure that the plan accommodates aircraft that can carry a maximum of 11 passengers and keep in mind the environmental impact of said airport.

The designs were not published by the Ministry, but he did state that they would be published in the coming weeks by the Gozo Development Authority. A site plan of the proposed area for the airport shows the airstrip extending more than the perimeter of the current airport, with the Minister explaining how the runway has to be developed to make space for fixed-wing aircraft.

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Police received 18 cases of bullying on minors a year

Feb 9 2022

Police received 18 reports of bullying concerning minors between January 2021 and January 2022. Minister Byron Camilleri revealed the statistics in parliament when replying to a question by PN MP Graziella Galea.

The average age of the victims was 14, with St. Paul’s Bay reporting the highest reports at five. The Minister specified that the above cases were not categorised by the the type of bullying incident.

Victoria, Gozo and Ħamrun registered 3 reports each, with Santa Venera registering two reports. The others were spread out across different localities from Birkirkara, Naxxar, Safi, Dingli and Mġarr.

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Sliema council launches another bid to introduce resident parking scheme

Feb 9 2022

An upcoming meeting between the local councils and the transport minister will take into consideration Sliema’s parking problem, with the resident’s parking on the main agenda.Mayor Graziella Attard Previ said that the council is proposing a six-month pilot project to closely monitor the pros and cons of residential parking. She said it will be analysing whether it is sustainable or if it works specifically in certain zones, stating how the parking issue was always top of the agenda in every resident’s meeting had in the locality.

Transport Minister Ian Borg will be attending the meeting on February 15th, just weeks after the Sliema Annunciation Square was inaugurated. This had reignited the debate over open spaces versus parking in the busy town. The Sliema council was given permission back in 2012 to introduce a resident’s parking scheme, similar to localities like Valletta, Floriana and parts of Liga. The scheme would have allocated half of Sliema’s parking slots for residents during specific times of the day. Parking in reserved areas was only allowed for up to two hours and any breach of the regulations would result in a €23 fine.

Following an outcry of complaints and an hour-long strike by teachers in five Sliema schools, the plan was removed after the government intervened in June 2013 and through a legal notice. However, parking in Sliema still remains problematic, becoming even worse according to many. The mayor said that unfortunately, some of the new developments come with no sufficient car spaces or garages. ‘Along with an increase in population, the request for more parking spaces in the locality has only increased.’

Times of Malta were informed by the Mayor that discussions are being held with the hope of applying residential parking in all the roads of the locality. She also explained how the scheme will include a three-colour system. Green parking spaces will be allocated for residents only whereas white parking spaces will be allowed for everyone. Blue spaces will be a mixture of timed parking for both residents and visitors. The pilot project will be studying how these colour codes work in different zones to see if there is need to increase/decrease time slots or change parking bays.

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