23rd Sunday in ordinary time, Cycle C. Today’s readings: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33   Being an authentic person, that is, being true to oneself and to others, is not a common characteristic of our age; or...

Victoria Azarenka said Saturday tennis needs to do a better job of protecting women players after the former coach of French player Fiona Ferro was charged with rape. Azarenka said the issue of safeguarding players was a top concern...

The increase in prices The first half of 2022 witnessed a significant growth in inflation across most world economies, resulting in increases in the price of various goods and services. Malta was not immune to such inflationary press...

Alsagheer Mohamed Rajab Ali, reported missing from a drug rehabilitation last year, has been found, the police said. They said in a statement that Ali has been found safe and sound during police patrols. Ali, who was a resident at th...

With runaway inflation and the Ukraine war wreaking havoc on the global economy, the US market could well be the last to offer investors any real opportunities, argues Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Marc...

Anton Vella Laurenti has joined the tax advisory team of Malta-based law firm WH Partners. With over 30 years of experience, he will provide both local and international tax advice to the firm’s clients. Vella Laurenti is a certifi...

The annual restaurant survey held online at www.restaurantsmalta. com is now open for voting. The outcome will be the 2023 edition of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo, which will be launched during an awar...

The ‘estranged family’ trope is a tale as old as time: what happens when you force a family together after they haven’t spoken for years? It is one of those questions that I never mind seeing again, regardless of how formulaic ...

Some children show early talent in music, or mathematics, or sport. Hazel Magri is turning out to be a gifted fundraiser at just six years of age. When she sent out her birthday party invitations to her friends, it wasn’t presents ...

A bereavement support pilot project was successfully completed following a collaboration between the Karl Vella Foundation (KVF), the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCF) and the Franciscan Conventuals. This success has led t...

Antonio Conte fears Chelsea and Manchester United’s massive spending sprees have given them a “big advantage” over Tottenham in the fight for top four places in the Premier League. Conte got his wish for backing from chairman ...

A woman was grievously injured on Saturday in a crash between two motorbikes in Mqabba. The police said the accident happened in Triq il-Qrendi at around 8pm. The victim, a 28-year-old Polish woman, was riding pillion on a Peugeot Tw...

The events that unfolded earlier this year have caused international markets to become turbulent. Recent data revealed signs of stability and noticeable positive momentum; however, the outlook remains uncertain as inflation still lin...

THEATRE Ma Kuraġġ u Wliedha An anti-war play, written by exiled German dramatist Bertolt Brecht and translated into Maltese by Loranne Vella, is being staged at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta. Set in 17th-century Europe, Ma Kuraġ�...

Five men aged between 19 and 26 were arrested in Marsa early on Saturday following theft attempts. They are expected to be charged in court on Sunday. The police said early on Sunday the arrest took place at a store in the Moll tal-�...

A bronze bas relief by sculptor Noel Galea Bason depicting Mgr Giuseppe De Piro, founder of the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP), was recently inaugurated by Archbishop Charles Scicluna at the chapel dedicated to St Simon the Zea...

Izzo calls for focus ahead of key Slovenia clash The Malta waterpolo national team face their ‘most important’ fixture of the European Championships on Sunday morning when they take on Slovenia in the opening positional play-off ...

A beautiful old manor on the outskirts of Geneva seems the image of peace and tranquillity, but inside the horrors of the war in Ukraine are ever-present. Dozens of people, most speaking Ukrainian or Russian, are urgently working pho...

A couple of weeks ago, I asked whether there is some sort of general consensus among Manchester United fans that the Glazer family is responsible for the club’s lack of success in recent years. It was a genuine question as I had he...

Buying new furniture for our home can be quite exciting. This type of purchase is usually also costly, especially if we are buying a brand-new kitchen or a complete bedroom. Hence, these purchases need to be made with responsibility ...