The irony:

1. I'm Maltese.
   
2. It's the first time I ever heard this where it wasn't a retelling or a joke.
   
3. I don't think I did anything wrong.

I was walking through a dirty, public field in Qawra and there was this guy in there. He was wearing this very dirty clothing like he's some kind of plasterer. My first thought was he's probably in there to illegally dispose of some kind of waste but I was late for work so I just kept on walking.

I threw the remains of an apple I had eaten in there. I don't think this is littering. He then told me what he told me lol

I don't want to imply that us Maltese are out of hand saying "go back to your country" all the time. I'll never forget being at work on the terrace and two foreign women were going on about how they get told to go back to their country often, and then two other foreign women called BS on it saying they've been here for like 10 years and weren't told once to go back to their country. I myself never heard anyone seriously tell a foreigner to go back to their country here, though I know there are plenty of idiots on the island as well and I'm not saying it doesn't happen.

Basically, I'm not trying to make any kind of point. It's just too ironic not to share.

So, everyone here with a functioning frontal lobe knows that Ricky is just a labour mouth piece.

Considering we have Daphne’s court case ongoing, if the government implements any of the above proposals, you can say giodbye to your freedom of speech and media expression.

Iva li nibghatek tiehdu g’ghox khemm ghandek jaqa taht free speech.

We might not all agree on the same things, but silencing people will only make them louder.

Don't just send me the list, I can find that online. Instead, tell me which movies (partly) filmed in Malta you truly enjoyed!

I'll go first;

- Popeye (of course)

- World War Z

- that last Jurassic Park one

Hbu guys?

I stumbled across this subreddit probably due to my location being Valletta for a week. I came on holiday with my partner from England and wow - Malta is a great place.

I see a lot of negativity on this sub so thought I’d add a positive experience.

I also am aware that some people are posting fair criticisms of Malta as residents and I’m not here to tell anyone their feelings are redundant because a tourist had a good 1 week trip so I come in peace.

Anyway, my main takes:

- The food is excellent, such a wide array of fresh food, great seafood choices. Lots of character in restaurants with authentic recipes and menus - genuinely delicious and reasonably priced.

- So much beauty. The buildings in general, the churches, the cathedrals, the views of the sea and the bays. Stunning.

- I found locals to be really friendly. Our Booking.com hosts were very friendly, gave us loads of tips and nothing was too much of an ask. Found people willing to point in the right directions and taxi drivers particularly warm and friendly.

- Nightlife was wonderful. So many bars and restaurants open late, lots of differing streets with different vibes. A lot of choice and good atmosphere.

- Public transport is reliable, good value and makes it very easy to get around. Bus services and the ferries very consistent easy to use.

- Each town/city has its own unique character. Older buildings, stunning architecture. Different feels for separate areas. Really loved exploring different places.

I loved my week here and hope to be back in the future. Wonderful country.

Grateful to have had Malta as my home for a week!

recommend me something

Hi all,

Has anyone recently got appointments for at the Malta Embassy in London? Are there specific times that slots come out or any tips and tricks to know when trying to get an appointment.

Please help 😩

Avoid DistributeX and run!

I was told by a friend about an opportunity to make money today. I dug deeper and found out that this is called DistributeX. Bells started ringing immediately. Apparently it's still gaining traction in Malta and there are now two "offices", one in Mosta and the other in Tarxien. I also noticed that the main targets are Pinoy TCNs, and anyone else that is gullible enough to fall for it.

This is a very common type of Ponzi-scheme where users do daily tasks, reach different tiers, invest lots of money...etc. The people that invest in these scams find it hard to believe otherwise and will defend their position. Until of course...house wins and the tower comes crumbling down. Just wait and see.

So, if anyone tells you about it, try to knock some sense into them. If they remain stubborn, let them be. Then you can give them the old "Told you so" some weeks/months from now.

In a statement, the Tourism Ministry said that, over the previous two days, the MTA had conducted 252 inspections. More than a quarter of the properties inspected, 67, were found to have at least one violation.

That’s funny, it doesn’t look like a country…

Don't blame PA or Robert Abela or Sharlon Pace.

158,444 voted for this.
A further 56,832 voted "I don't care"

https://timesofmalta.com/article/planning-authority-approves-manoel-island-padel-courts-25000-fine.1131456

So, anyone got a lighter?

Be honest, good or bad to expext, coming in Malta for the year 2026/27, starting my Level 6 Bachelor’s degree studies for Marketing. Shoot me at the comments what to expect 😃

i was wondering what international/regional stores/brands/chains were in malta but left and why? as someone who moved to malta a year ago, i am curious about what the shopping scene looked like in the past. i am aware there was a debenhams at the point where mavenry now is and as we know they closed all stores globally but other than that i am pretty clueless.

Looking for ppl that play apex, like 2 to get to play ranked or even unranked is fine

I would like to do a hormone test here in Malta, though I have no idea how much it would cost me.

I do have health insurance from my workplace but I'm unsure whether this would be covered.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in the United States. My top priority right now is finding a solid program to get my Master's degree. However, I’m highly considering switching from the US to Europe to do it specifically because I’d love to experience a European university lifestyle while I study. ( I do not plan to stay here or immigrate to Europe, just for masters and go back to America)

Malta is currently on my shortlist of European options, but before I make a final decision, I wanted to get an honest, local perspective on what the environment is actually like.

I’ve been reading up on Malta and I’m aware of the current social climate... like specifically the rise of cheap labor, the strain on local infrastructure, and the growing frustration surrounding the influx of foreigners.

So I just want your honest, unfiltered take. Do you guys actually welcome international students, or is the vibe towards foreigners too tense right now? Should I just go for it and it'll be fine, or would you honestly recommend I look at other European countries instead?

Appreciate any real feedback. Thanks and I hope everything gets better for Malta.

Just spotted these grade A assholes, parked in the middle of the zebra crossing… Can a disabled person walk past it? No, the person would then have to use the next crossing as it became unaccessible..

Do better.

I mean Japanese you can definitely identify as Japanese, not just people who look like them
I’ve been here for almost three months now, and I’ve only seen Japanese living in Malta on some subs or FB(And a news about a damn Japanese pervert who was sentenced for abusing a cat), but I haven’t seen a single Japanese person here in real life.
The Asian people at Japanese restaurants are almost all Singaporeans or Thais.
So I wanted to ask you guys have you seen any Japanese people ? Are they generally easy to get along with?

Hi r/malta,

I am currently conducting university research focusing on risk perceptions to news media in Malta.

To get an accurate sample, I need data from anyone who is 18+ and currently living in Malta. I have already exhausted my immediate network of colleagues and friends, so I am turning to the local Reddit community to help bridge the gap.

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Grazzi for your time and help!

Survey link down in the comments!

Hello! Could someone kindly confirm for me when school starts in the fall? I thought school normally doesn't start until the 3rd week of September, but my teenage brother insists it starts on the 7th of September this year. He won't share any resources with me; says the head told them so. I found the union website online & unless Im on the wrong site, it appears the first full day of school for students is September 24th? my brother keeps arguing the head says otherwise; I'm bringing him up to Canada for the summer and just need to confirm when school starts to coordinate return ticket dates. Thank you in advance !

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any experience they can share for Proof of accommodation for the Single Permit biometrics appointment.

If my employer is providing free lodging (they rented it, not purchased), do I only need to provide the declaration of accommodation form, along with the rental agreement between the company and the Owner + the host's identity document?