Nantes won the French Cup for the first time in 22 years on Saturday, beating Nice 1-0 in the final at the Stade de France. Ludovic Blas drilled home a penalty at the start of the second half to bring Nantes the club’s first major ...

No longer interested in typical package holidays with hotel resorts and all-inclusive dining, many travellers are looking for new ways to have an adventure or relaxing getaway aboard. Many have discovered yacht or catamaran charters ...

Travel is all about the thrills of discovery and the chance to spend time far from the madding crowd and in exclusive locations. And what could be more exclusive – and luxurious – than a castle. All around Europe, there are plent...

Meeting the aspirations of citizens requires a robust vision which enables government to plan ahead with a view to addressing future needs and challenges. With this objective in mind, government has embarked on an ambitious initiativ...

Motherhood has piqued my interest and given me further reason to delve into the science behind breast milk. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that breast milk manages to deliver the nutrients needed for a child to thrive in ...

Breastfeeding is a natural process and some may assume that it is easy. Although babies instinctively look for the mother’s breast, mothers need practical support with how to position their baby/ies for breastfeeding to make sure t...

The relationship between painting and early photography was an uneasy one; many painters felt threatened by the new medium, although others – those of a particularly inquisitive nature – accepted the new invention and exploited i...

Many women juggle the challenges of motherhood with busy jobs and the demands of modern living. This Mother’s Day, Times of Malta speaks to artists Debbie Bonello, Jo Dounis, Vania Goshe and Natasha Dadush about fitting painting in...

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola only informed her mother about her visit to Ukraine moments before she was due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky. Metsola gave a detailed account of what took place behind the scenes o...

Sailing the high seas with intermittent stops at exciting destinations with a cruise ship has come back with a bang. Several cruise companies have in fact been registering record or near record bookings for the upcoming summer season...

In recent years, trail running has become an emerging sport in Malta and around the world, with numerous athletes making the transition towards running in the natural environment. On Saturday, a good number of athletes from around th...

Thanks to the Salesians of Don Bosco, Ukrainian children and youths are being helped at borders and finding homes in countries such as Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary. I asked Bryan Magro, who is part of the Don Bosc...

A book of proverbs in English, Maltese and Portuguese was recently published by the International Association of Paremiology (IAP) and launched at the Municipal Library in Tavira, Portugal. The front cover of the book. Entitled ProvÃ...

Kidney transplant patient Chris Bartolo had every reason to smile broadly as he stood next to his partner Rachel Borg. Both were feeling enormous relief after his five-year jail term for cannabis trafficking was struck down by the hi...

Fr Paul Mizzi has been appointed by the archbishop as parish priest of St Julians, succeeding Fr Claude Portelli. Sliema-born Fr Mizzi worked for 23 years in a maritime-sector company before becoming a priest in 2014. He was vice par...

A webinar on the theme of the importance of IT platforms in education will be held on Wednesday, May 11, from 4 to 6pm, during which guest speakers from various Estonian entities will deliver presentations on the use of Estonian educ...

The convenience and benefits of online shopping cannot be disputed. The comfort of buying from one’s home through a simple click and with the knowledge of a speedy delivery, is encouraging more and more consumers to opt for the vir...

Carlos Alcaraz believes the sky is the limit after becoming the first player to beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the same tournament on clay as he stormed into the Madrid Open final on Saturday. The 19-year-old Spaniard reache...

Climatologists have discovered how fine sand particles from the Sahara desert are constantly being borne by strong winds high up into the atmosphere. Many of these particles are coming from ancient dried up lakes, now part of the Sah...

Professional cyclists might tackle the Alps – but for families and friends, there are less challenging routes. Spring is the best time for a cycling holiday. Combining some of Europe’s best scenery with tasty stops and overnight ...