Cuisine and restaurants According to liuxers.com, simple and hearty Maltese cuisine combines the traditions of Italian, Greek, Mauritanian and Spanish gastronomy. The main components of the dishes are seasonal vegetables and fruits, fresh fish and seafood, cereals and olive oil. The menu is dominated by stews and baked dishes: once […]

Malta quick facts Capital: Valletta Form of government: Republic Population: 433,300 General emergency call: 112 Police emergency number: 191 Emergency ambulance: 196 Country code: +356 Electric voltage: 240 volts A trip to Malta is like a trip into the past that suddenly becomes the beautiful present. Why it is like […]

Society & everyday life in Malta Religion 88.6 percent of the Maltese population are Roman Catholic, so the vast majority is Christian. The Christian influence cannot be overlooked on the island: there are more than 365 churches in the small republic. The Catholic parishes belong to the dioceses of Malta […]