You know, as a thank you for all they have to put up with through the years. Notte Bianca invariably evokes contradictory feelings in me. On the one hand, as a Valletta citizen I am hyper-aware of the inconveniences caused to residents. Not due to poor organisation, but due to the intrinsic nature of the event. There are thousands more people than usual on your … [Read more...] about How about a Notte Bianca just for Valletta residents?
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Sexually assaulted ‘for no good reason’
Did women's rights just take a deeper dive in Malta's law courts? Things I learnt yesterday. Until age 20, you are at perfect liberty to get absolutely wasted. And, while wasted, you are also at liberty to assault anyone with impunity. Well, as long as you didn't have any previous brushings with the law, that is. Think of it as a one-time get-out-of-jail-free … [Read more...] about Sexually assaulted ‘for no good reason’
‘You don’t want Malta to look like any other island’
We've already established I'm in love with our gorgeous capital. This week's main write-up is also dedicated to saving the Valletta skyline.. Meet writer, sailor, woman-extraordinaire Clare Francis. She sailed the Atlantic single-handedly back in 1976. Her novel Night Sky reached Number One on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was on the New York Times’ Top 10 for six … [Read more...] about ‘You don’t want Malta to look like any other island’
Birżebbuġa gets double-glazing… while Valletta can’t get no sleep
Time for another rant, and this time it is personal. Most of you who have followed my writings through the years are aware of my credentials as 'Beltija ħarxa'. Not my choice of words, but hey... if it fits. And you are also aware of the number of times I have voiced the complaints of those who still brave living in Valletta (some of them my own family members), through … [Read more...] about Birżebbuġa gets double-glazing… while Valletta can’t get no sleep
Malta Pride Week
The music, the floats, the allies, the fabulous. Last Saturday saw Valletta serving INCREDIBLE rainbow vibes as LGBTIQ people and allies gathered together to party for a good cause - raising awareness about civil rights and equality. while celebrating Malta Pride. The sheer amount of people, including families kids and pets was heart-warming. As was the amount of … [Read more...] about Malta Pride Week
