Small Med island that’s uncrowded in winter has seven-night holidays for £179 each

Small Med island that’s uncrowded in winter has seven-night holidays for £179 each

JUST three hours from the UK, there’s an island where the sun doesn’t stop shining for more than 300 days a year and February holiday packages are extremely affordable. Over the past few years, Malta has become increasingly popular with Brits – and with good reason, as the destination offers cheap holiday packages with direct … Read more

Six alternative Med holidays for 2025 with quieter beaches, cheaper food and affordable deals

Six alternative Med holidays for 2025 with quieter beaches, cheaper food and affordable deals

LOOKING to book your summer break? Why not try somewhere new? We have compared some traditional holiday favourites and come up with a few suggestions of sizzling new hotspots that offer the same vibe — and a little bit more. Lisa Minot recommends some fabulous Med holiday alternatives. DONE RHODES… TRY MALTA 6 Malta is bathed … Read more

Gladiator director Ridley Scott backtracks after saying he wouldn’t go to Malta on holiday – POLITICO

Gladiator director Ridley Scott backtracks after saying he wouldn’t go to Malta on holiday – POLITICO

“I would not go back there on holiday, but the architecture goes from medieval right through to renaissance, and when it’s good, it’s spectacular,” he said. His jibe angered politicians on the sun-kissed Mediterranean island, which funneled a record €47 million in cash rebates to the producers of “Gladiator 2.” Valletta Cultural Agency Chairman Jason … Read more

Pretty island just 3 hours from UK has cheapest pints in EU and sunny days | Travel News | Travel

Pretty island just 3 hours from UK has cheapest pints in EU and sunny days | Travel News | Travel

Boost your tan and enjoy some festive cheer in this often overlooked EU gem. With the UK being battered by freezing temperatures, rain, and even snowfall in recent weeks, many of us are feeling a little vitamin D deficient. If you’re considering jetting off post-Christmas for a dose of sunshine, culture, and affordable drinks – … Read more

EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra goes to war with airlines – POLITICO

EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra goes to war with airlines – POLITICO

That’s setting off alarm bells in airline lobby groups and in the tourism ministries of sunny European countries that rely on airborne tourist traffic. “For a politician to say we’re doing this in the interest of the environment … that’s complete bullshit. That’s lying,” Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association airline lobby, … Read more

Romania’s pro-Europeans fear Putin is pushing them back to dictatorship  – POLITICO

Romania’s pro-Europeans fear Putin is pushing them back to dictatorship  – POLITICO

According to the latest polling from Atlas Intel, Georgescu is on 47 percent, a lead of four points over Lasconi on 43 percent support. Georgescu’s dramatic transformation has shocked Romania’s Western allies, with analysts warning that Russian bots may have amplified his campaign on social media in a highly targeted and effective influence operation.  Speaking … Read more

Review | Gladiator II movie review: Paul Mescal leads Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals sequel

Review | Gladiator II movie review: Paul Mescal leads Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals sequel

4/5 stars Twenty-four years since Gladiator, Ridley Scott finally re-enters the arena of one of his greatest triumphs. The film won five Oscars, including best picture, and single-handedly revived the swords-and-sandals genre. Gladiator II arguably will not have the same effect, but it is a handsome continuation of the story with some fabulously crafted set … Read more

Small European island reveals plans for £2million airfield – with first tourist flights in 2026

Small European island reveals plans for £2million airfield – with first tourist flights in 2026

A TINY island in Europe has revealed plans for a new airfield in a bid to encourage more long-term holidaymakers. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Gozo, which is part of the Maltese archipelago, is set to get a brand-new airfield in the coming years. 4 Gozo, a tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea, which is … Read more

Glenn Micallef quizzed on plan to boost youth and culture — live updates – POLITICO

Glenn Micallef quizzed on plan to boost youth and culture — live updates – POLITICO

The Commission candidate of the European Union’s smallest country is stepping up to the plate. In the lead-up to his hearing, Malta’s Glenn Micallef captured attention for all the wrong reasons: He’s young (35); he’s a man (and his country didn’t pitch a second female candidate to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen); and … Read more

The English-speaking country where it’s 18C in November | Travel News | Travel

The English-speaking country where it’s 18C in November | Travel News | Travel

Malta is a beautiful island situated in the southern part of the continent, offering a unique blend of autumnal charm and Mediterranean beauty.  Travellers can reach the island in just over three hours by plane from the UK. The average temperature is 18C in November, reaching highs of 21C. This is slightly milder than the … Read more