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, ...

'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 ...

The regeneration project of Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa, commonly known as Misraħ ir-Rebħa in Birgu, inaugurated by the Malta Tourism Authority in collaboration with Infrastructure Malta in April, has ...

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 ...

The Malta Historical Society fully endorses the current proposal to rebuild the historic clock tower that once graced the main square of Birgu. Such a project would heal yet another architectural scar ...

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" ...

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 ...

The Birgu local council has abandoned a controversial pigeon cull that had been scheduled for tomorrow, after the government pledged to help them address the pigeon problem. Parliamentary secretary ...

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 ...