Valletta Blooms As Green Festival 2025 Kicks Off

Apr 25 2025

The Valletta Green Festival 2025 has officially launched, and transformed St George’s Square into a lush, vibrant garden complete with two water fountains, towering trees, hundreds of shrubs, and thousands of colourful flowers.

The open space invited people to reconnect with nature. Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici described the festival as “a clear example of how art, nature, and community can come together to create vibrant and inspirational spaces at the heart of the city.”

“The Valletta Green Festival not only creates a wonderful atmosphere in St George’s Square, but also continues to raise environmental awareness among families and young people. As a Ministry, we are proud to support such initiatives that foster a sense of collective responsibility toward our environment,” Minister Bonnici added.

Jason Micallef, Chairperson of the Valletta Cultural Agency, emphasised the cultural dimension of the event: “The Valletta Green Festival highlights the role of culture in shaping a more sustainable future. It’s an engaging and practical way for people to unite and focus on what truly matters—our environment and our economic, social, and cultural regeneration.”

Free children’s activities—including face painting, pebble art, and upcycled crafts—will be held on April 27, May 1, May 3, and May 4, between 11am and 2pm.

In Triton Square, environmental awareness activities will be led by Wasteserv and the MEEE Mobile Unit, offering interactive experiences for the whole family. As part of the children’s activities Disney mascots like Timon and Pumba made their appearances on April 25th, other activities include musical group Tikka Banda will perform on April 30th and may 1st from 11am to 1pm.

Running daily until May 4, the Valletta Green Festival 2025 promotes environmental consciousness through educational stands.

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4,410 Maltese Sign Pro-Choice Petition For Safe Abortion

Apr 25 2025

More than 4,000 people in Malta have backed a European pro-choice petition calling for abortion access across all EU member states.

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The petition, part of an EU-wide initiative, collected 4,410 digital signatures from Malta, along with additional paper submissions — pushing the country past its required threshold of 4,230 signatures.

‘As the state with the most restrictive laws, we sent an important message. We now await tangible action from the European Commission’, wrote Doctors for Choice Malta.

This national quota is based on the number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) each country has, which correlates with population size.

With just hours to go before the petition closed, Malta was still short of its target. But a final coordinated push from activists saw the country not only meet the quota but exceed it.

The surge in last-minute support marked a significant moment for local pro-choice advocates.

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The result triggered strong reactions from activists and some political figures, who welcomed the milestone, including former MEP Cyrus Engerer.

Campaigners described the outcome as a clear signal that attitudes are shifting and that more Maltese citizens are willing to openly back change at the European level.

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Fadi & Ċensina Reunite For Podcast After CDWMM

Apr 25 2025

The iconic duo from Come Dine WIth Me Malta, Fadi & Ċensina, have come together for a podcast episode launched by Fadi’s new project ‘Let It Glow! By Fadi’.

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The first episode is set to bring Ċensina to the seat, the Come Dine With Me Malta contestant who took a liking to Fadi.

Throughout their week on the series, the two really hit it off – and it seems as though Fadi is completely embracing the mood as Ċensina sings ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’ for the winner of the week.

Fadi describes his new project ‘Let It Glow’ as the place ‘where stories shine’ where he ‘dives into heartfelt conversations and uncovers the beauty in resilience, love, and everyday joy.’

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180kg Tuna Marks First Catch Of The Season

Apr 25 2025

The tuna fishing season has officially begun, as the first catch of the year — a tuna weighing around 180 kilograms — was brought into St Paul’s Bay on Wednesday afternoon.

This marks an important moment for Malta’s fishing community and signals the start of what is expected to be another busy season at sea.

To support local fishermen during this period, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has introduced a free 24-hour offloading service at the Marsaxlokk quay.

This service uses a modern crawling crane, funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), aimed at easing the workload and improving efficiency. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernise Malta’s fishing industry and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, praised the dedication of Malta’s fishermen, noting that the tuna’s arrival represents not just a seasonal milestone, but a testament to the hard work and resilience of those who spend long hours at sea.

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