Protest Over Inaction On Caged Lions In Naxxar

Apr 14 2025

A protest has been called in Marsa tomorrow, Tuesday 15th April, at 6pm over inaction in regards to the caged lions at Naxxar.

This comes 4 months since the initial report, sources told MaltaDaily, but no action has been taken.

The protest is set to take place in front of VRD, Albert Town, and is supported by Italian animal activist Enrico Rizzi & Uniti Per Salvarli.

Other local groups, such as Association for Abandoned Animals, Animal Liberation Malta, Birdlife Malta, Moviment Graffitti and Noah’s Ark, are also supporting the action.

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Voice Of Big Brother Malta Calls Out Insults

Apr 14 2025

Taking to social media, the voice of Big Brother Malta, Noel Zarb, called out all the personal comments, tagging and insults directed at both him and the entire production team.

‘While everyone is entitled to their opinion’, wrote Noel, ‘the personal comments, tagging, and insults directed at me and the entire production team—simply for doing our jobs—were unexpected and, at times, went overboard.’

‘At the end of the day, I was playing a character, just as I do when I perform on television or on stage. And yet, I was called every name under the sun.’

‘I won’t name names, but I sincerely hope that those who threw these words around will never find themselves in a situation where they are subjected to the same treatment just for doing their job.’

‘At its core, Big Brother is a game, and Big Brother himself is simply the figure leading that game. But behind the scenes, there was an army of talented, hardworking people who made this show what it was, people who I am proud to call colleagues, and even my second family.’

‘To each and every one of them—I commend you. Without your dedication, this show would not have been the success that it was.’

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Popular Austrian Show Shines Spotlight On Gozo

Apr 14 2025

The beloved Austrian cooking series Silvia kocht has returned to Malta’s sister island of Gozo for a second time, shining a spotlight on its rich flavours, stunning scenery, and welcoming locals.

Filming took place between 22 and 25 March, capturing the island’s unique charm for Austrian viewers.

The journey began with a scenic ferry ride from Malta, setting the tone for a visual feast. In Gozo, the crew explored iconic sites such as the tranquil Villa Rundle gardens, the narrow streets of Victoria, and the historic Citadel with its majestic cathedral.

Among the culinary highlights was a stunning picnic by Gozo Picnic overlooking Fungus Rock in Dwejra, featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Another memorable scene unfolded at Country Terrace restaurant, where Executive Chef Havi prepared traditional Gozitan dishes—fish soup and stuffed artichokes with octopus—against the dramatic backdrop of Mġarr Harbour.

Adding a touch of adventure, host Silvia Schneider joined Gozo Adventures for a climbing session, offering a glimpse into the island’s outdoor appeal.

Now in its fifth season, Silvia kocht is a top daytime show on Austria’s ORF2. This Gozo-focused episode, supported by the Malta Tourism Authority’s Austrian office, will air on 10 October 2025 as part of a special Malta-themed week.

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Malta Cinema Goers €4,652,800 in 2024

Apr 14 2025

According to the NSO statistics regarding cinemas in Malta and Gozo, the 6 cinema establishments had a gross box office total of €4,652,800.

The most popular films in 2024 in Maltese and Gozitan cinemas were ‘Inside Out 2’, ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Despicable Me 4’, which accounted for 7.1 per cent, 6.2 per cent and an additional 6.0 per cent of total admissions respectively.

Last year, cinemas registered a total of 555,858 admissions. Maltese productions, mostly short films, earned 8,279 admissions and €66,143 from 174 screenings. In contrast, foreign films and event cinema drew 547,579 admissions and €4.59 million from 30,664 screenings.

A total of 391 film titles were exhibited in Maltese and Gozitan cinemas most of which were fiction films. With an average of 70 screenings per film.

The average running time of the majority of the films was between 76 to 120 minutes. The ‘Live/Encore’ screenings which include operas, ballets, and theatre, had the longest running time with an average of 168 minutes.

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