We often forget it, but Tripoli is the closest capital city to Malta. Today we look at the love-hate relationship between Malta and Libya.
History
It-tliet darbiet li Malta kisbet l-indipendenza
Meta fassal il-mafkar tal-Indipendenza ta’ Malta, l-iskultur Ġanni Bonnici tana mara fil-figura ta’ ommna Malta, iżżomm il-bandiera Maltija, tperper ħielsa, waqt li Malta qed tinħeles mill-irbit tal-ħakkiema mgħoddija. Is-simboliżmi jkomplu wkoll meta wieħed josserva l-lok magħżul (forsi b’kumbinazzjoni) għal dan il-mafkar – bi dritt Triq ir-Repubblika fil-Belt Valletta, bħal donnu juri t-triq għall-ġejjieni, u bil-ġnien tal-Mall warajh. Il-Mall iġib ismu...
Europeans or North Africans? Where do the Maltese come from?
Malta has always been a crossroads of nations. Our DNA reveals strong links to Sicilian people, but not only. Caruana finds evidence of small traces of Greek genetic mutations. We are surrounded by signs of the origins of the current Maltese population. Our language, our history and culture are all a reflection of who our ancestors were. Our very own...
Jean Parisot de Valette – Malta’s greatest commander
Discover the life and times of Jean Parisot de Valette, Malta's greatest commander, who led the Knights Hospitaller in the historic Great Siege of Malta.
The Cross Question: Should Malta change its flag?
Malta is a unique place. Its rich, colourful history has left its mark on the island and on the Maltese people, who are proud of the little country and its many achievements. It is unique too in its national symbols – the Maltese flag being the only one in the world to have a medal on it, and a foreign...