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, ...

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" ...

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 ...

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 ...

The seminar was co-organised by the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government of Malta and the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA), forming part of the ...

The Planning Authority has refused an application to regularise two kiosks and outdoor seating in the historic Birgu ditch ...

The streets of Birgu will once again be lit by thousands of candles this weekend as the town hosts its annual Birgufest. The two-day event, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will culminate with the ...

A historical icon venerated for centuries in Birgu has been revealed to be much older than originally thought and could have been brought to Malta by the Knights of St John. Traditionally known for ...

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 ...