State B boys basketball: Missoula Loyola-Malta semifinal showdown set; Lodge Grass, Harlem advance

MISSOULA — The State B showdown that seemed inevitable even way back in December is now set for Friday afternoon at Robin Selvig Court. Two-time defending champion Missoula Loyola will take on Malta, a team some consider the Rams' toughest competition …

Fact-check: How high is Malta’s asthma rate?

Claim: Malta’s asthma rate is amongst the highest in the world. Verdict: There is little agreement on asthma rates, with figures varying from one study to the next. But most studies suggest that Malta’s rate is higher than average, although not quite as …

New UN counter-terrorism principles, the Valletta Principles, launched during Malta conference

The Valletta Principles build on the Bogotá Principles, which were announced in 2013 during a similar conference in Colombia, to offer guidance on counter-terrorism. The review concluded in Malta this week was necessary to ensure that counter-terrorism …

A Giant Underground Structure From Prehistory Lays Deep Under Malta: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

Thousands upon thousands of years ago, humans skillfully crafted a giant subterranean structure beneath a hill in Malta, close to the Grand Harbour of Valletta. Though it later became a cemetery, its original function, size, and method of construction …

DLT Malta Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Summer 2025 Festival

VALLETTA, Malta — DLT Malta has confirmed its lineup for the highly anticipated fourth installment of the summer festival, set to take place from June 5 to June 9, 2025. Originally a small gathering in London, DLT has evolved into an international …

Malta Spring Festival returns in April for its 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Malta Spring Festival, an event featuring classical and contemporary music, is taking place from April 22 to 26 in Valletta. This year’s theme, ‘A Radiant Future’, reflects the hope and resilience of humanity, with a programme that …

Palestinian activists urge Malta to boycott Israeli products, cultural events

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is urging Malta to take a stronger stance in supporting Palestinian rights by ending economic and cultural ties with Israel. The BDS movement, launched in 2005 by Palestinian civil society, seeks to …

Statistics after Matchday 14 of Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League

A total of one hundred and thirty-nine (139) matches have been played at the end of match week fourteen in the Malta Guinness Women Premier League. Sixty-five (65) home wins have been recorded with 36 wins away from home and 38 matches ending in a draw. …

Highlights: Baker 63, Malta 56 (B girls first round)

State B boys basketball: Missoula Loyola-Malta semifinal showdown set after both win openers

MISSOULA — The State B showdown that seemed inevitable even way back in December is now set for Friday afternoon at Robin Selvig Court. Two-time defending champion Missoula Loyola will take on Malta, a team many consider the Rams' toughest competition …