Spejku Creates The Travellers Themed Traditional Bus

Jun 6 2025

Ivan Cutajar, known as Spejku, has created a The Travellers themed traditional Maltese bus, filled with references to the band’s songs, from titles to lyrics.

The blue coloured bus has titles of songs such as ‘L-Imħabba Kelma Kbira Wisq’ to ‘Ersaq fil-Qrib’ etched into the woodwork inside.

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It also has lyric references to songs by the iconic Maltese band, who recently released their new single ‘Dawn il-Widien.’

Cutajar was interviewed by Malta Daily for an episode of Snajja, where he spoke about his work on feast poles, going through the process of his work and the tradition he keeps alive by doing so.

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Edera’s Mum Speaks Out After Love Island Malta Elimination

Jun 6 2025

Taking to social media following her daughter’s elimination from the Love Island Malta villa, Edera’s mum, Marvic, issued a statement encouraging for more respect and mindfulness when commenting about other people.

‘Edera is a woman with a genuine heart and an open mind’, wrote her mother. ‘She speaks from the heart and with sincerity. For this, instead of finding support or understanding, she ended up in the middle of unreasonable attacks and insults that no one deserves.’

‘Whoever is speaking against Edera, have you ever thought what pain you are causing? Have you ever felt the fear of a parent who sees their child attacked without reason?’

‘Edera, like every other youth, deserves to be appreciated for her values, not hurt for speaking with sincerity. Attacks like these do not take anything away from Edera but only reveal the intolerance of those who commit them.’

Edera herself took to social media, saying:

‘Was it perfect? Definitely not. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely. Between the chaos, the laughs, and the late-night chats, it was one hell of a ride.’

‘To everyone who cheered me on thank you, you’re real . To those who had a few things to say (good or savage) I’ve seen it all, and I respect it. Everyone’s got an opinion, and that’s what makes life interesting.’

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Maltese Preferred Language, But Youth Choosing English More

Jun 6 2025

A new State of the Nation survey has revealed what language people in Malta really consider their main one – and the results might surprise you.

A big 74.5% of people said Maltese is their primary language, showing the national tongue is still strong. But here comes the twist – more people than ever are now saying they have two main languages.

Over 1 in 5 people (21.1%) said they see both Maltese and English as their primary languages. And guess who is leading this change? Young people.

A massive 37.2% of those aged 16 to 25 said they use both English and Maltese as their main languages. This shows a new generation that is growing up fully bilingual.

Only 4.3% of people said English alone is their main language. So while Maltese still leads, English is becoming a bigger part of daily life, especially for younger people.

Experts say this shift could be because of social media, streaming, and school systems that use both languages more than ever before.

So what does this mean for the future of Maltese? Is it at risk, or are we just becoming more flexible with how we speak? One thing is sure – the language landscape in Malta is changing fast.

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1 in 4 Maltese Wish They Were Born in Another Country

Jun 6 2025

A new State of the Nation survey has revealed a surprising truth – nearly a quarter of Maltese people (23.0%) say they wish they were born and raised somewhere else.

Even though the majority (73.0%) said they are happy being born in Malta, the number of people wanting a different birthplace has doubled since 2021, when it was just 6.3%.

And the biggest shock?

Young people are the ones dreaming of being born abroad the most. A huge 26.7% of 16 to 25-year-olds said they wish they were born elsewhere. That number jumps to 34.8% in the 36 to 45 age group.

But older people feel differently. Only 9.7% of those aged 66+ wish they were born in another country. And in Gozo, people seem the happiest of all – only 12.3% of Gozitans said they’d prefer to be born somewhere else.

In 2021, only a few wanted to be born in another country. That number grew each year and reached 23% in 2025. Younger and middle-aged people are more likely to want to be born elsewhere, while older people are more thankful they were born in Malta.

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