Composer Behind Peaky Blinders & The Crown At Mediterrane Film Festival

Jun 18 2025

Emmy-winning composer Martin Phipps will be in Malta to lead an exclusive masterclass at the Mediterrane Film Festival.

Phipps, who has composed music for acclaimed titles including Napoleon, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror and The Honourable Woman, will share insights from his extensive career. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how his soundtracks have shaped some of the biggest productions in recent years.

The session, titled “Music that speaks without words”, will take place at the festival’s main hub at Fort Ricasoli in Kalkara on 27 June at 4pm.

The Mediterrane Film Festival runs from 21 to 30 June, bringing together filmmakers, composers and industry professionals from around the world for screenings, discussions and special events.

Date and Time: June 27, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Fort Ricasoli HUB

Tickets: Mediterrane.com

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May 2025 In Malta Was 1.6°C Warmer Than Usual

Jun 18 2025

May brought a noticeable shift in weather patterns, replacing April’s mostly stable conditions with wetter, more unsettled days.

The change was driven by a low-pressure system that developed over Algeria and moved across the central Mediterranean, resulting in a storm that hit the Maltese Islands mid-month.

The Meteorological Office reported 36.6 mm of rainfall for May, exceeding the month’s average by 26.3 mm. This made May the third wetter-than-usual month of the year so far, alongside February and March. In contrast, January and April were drier than expected.

The bulk of May’s rainfall occurred on the 15th, when a thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds lashed the islands. That same day also saw the lowest amount of sunshine, with just one hour recorded.

Windy conditions were frequent throughout the month. The average wind speed reached 9.3 knots, slightly above normal, and the strongest gust, measured at 35 knots from the south-southeast, also occurred on the 15th.

Temperatures were warmer than average for the season, with May recording a mean of 21.6°C, which is 1.6°C higher than usual. The highest temperature, 28.7°C, was observed on the 5th, while the lowest dropped to 15.1°C during the night of the 3rd.

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Answer The Hero’s Call: Become A Nurse Or Midwife In Malta

Jun 18 2025

Heroes are not just found in comic books. In real life, they wear scrubs, not capes, and dedicate themselves to caring for others. These are the nurses and midwives who support patients through illness and welcome new life into the world every day.

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN), in partnership with the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, has launched the ‘Become a Hero’ campaign to inspire more people to pursue this essential profession.

MUMN plays a key role in representing and defending the rights of nurses and midwives across Malta and Gozo, constantly working to improve their working conditions and professional wellbeing.

Malta currently has around 5,000 practising nurses, but demand continues to grow. If you or someone you know is passionate about helping others, this could be your chance to make a real difference.

Interested? Email [email protected] to find out more.

Know a nurse or midwife? Tag them to show your appreciation.

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Big Breakfast, Late Hours: Southern Fried Chicken’s Sizzling Summer

Jun 18 2025

Southern Fried Chicken Malta is making mornings happier with its all-new breakfast menu, served daily from 10am across all seven locations… and it’s proving a hit with fans of big, beautiful flavour.

The new menu is everything you’d expect from SFC: hearty, satisfying, and full of Southern-style goodness. Whether you go for a fluffy ciabatta, a crispy baguette, a loaded wrap, or one of their savoury muffins, expect generous fillings of sausage, egg, bacon and more. It’s brunch with a bang, and Malta’s loving it.

The buzz across social media has been loud and clear, with glowing reviews popping up from Facebook to Instagram praising the quality, taste, and value.

Of course, SFC’s breakfast may be new, but their signature chicken remains the real star. Whether you’re biting into their golden chicken pieces, sinking your teeth into a juicy burger, or fighting over the last of the super nuggets, SFC delivers on its promise: Bite. Crunch. Repeat. It’s a recipe for satisfaction that’s kept customers coming back time and again, with that distinctive Southern-style coating that’s crispy, seasoned, and seriously addictive.

And the momentum isn’t slowing down.

Southern Fried Chicken is teasing even more exciting new menu items landing just in time for Summer 2025, expanding their range while staying true to their roots. Plus, with two new locations in the works, the chain will grow to nine outlets by early 2026.

Meanwhile, late-night foodies are in for a treat. All SFC restaurants now stay open until 1am, with Qawra and Gozo pushing it till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s no wonder SFC recently bagged the Bolt Food “Midnight Munchies” Award, cementing its status as one of Malta’s top late-night eateries.

From 10am ciabattas to 2am cravings, Southern Fried Chicken is serving Malta with flavour, energy, and big summer plans.

Current locations: Zabbar, Birkirkara, Qormi, Mosta, Qawra, Luqa, and Mgarr Gozo.

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