'Damaxxena' carbon dating to 13th-15th centuries increases historical significance, prompts name change A historical icon venerated for centuries in Birgu has been revealed to be much older than ...

An initiative which aims to turn Birgu into Malta’s first zero-waste city has kicked off with a study of the type of litter the town generates. The initiative, called the Zero Waste Future programme, ...

Lit candles are seen during a candlelight festival in Birgu, Malta, Oct. 14, 2023. The candlelight festival was held here on Friday and Saturday. The candlelight illuminated Birgu's winding and narrow ...

People visit a museum illuminated with light of candles in Birgu, Malta, on May 10, 2025. Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the Birgu Local Council, on Saturday hosted the "Museums by Candlelight" ...

The Vittoriosa (Birgu) local council has taken exception to comments made by priest Fr John Avellino on the social media - and picked up by The Malta Independent -with regard to its absence from a ...

Fort St. Angelo in Birgu, Malta sits beside the Mediterranean Sea. The fortress guarded the main harbor route used by ships for centuries. Its strategic position protected the maritime entrance of ...

VALLETTA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The first Duanwu Cup dragon boat friendship race in Malta was held Saturday in the historic eastern Maltese city of Birgu to mark the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat ...

Lorenzo A. Zahra traces the history of the auberges of the French Langues of the Order of St John in Birgu. Part I France, Auvergne and Provence were three of the eight Langues forming part of the ...

A new seabin structure was inaugurated at the Birgu marina on Thursday and ten others will be launched in different ports around Malta in a bid to clear the water from debris and microplastics. Norwex ...

With its treasure trove of history, vibrant creative scene and laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle, Malta’s irresistible islands attract every type of traveller. While some go for culture-packed city ...