Coveted by international investors and collectors, Maltese artist Ġoxwa Borg’s paintings exude a timeless quality.

Among the most loved sweets of the season are figolli. These almond-filled pastries have been part of Maltese Easter celebrations for centuries.

Queerness is not a costume. It is not an aesthetic. It is not something you borrow for a season. But neither is it a gated community. Queer has always been about unsettling ownership. About questioning who gets to belong. So maybe the question is not “Are you queer enough?” but “What are you doing with the space you take?”

It’s that time of year again when, behind the rainbow of colour and festive vibes, discrimination raises its ugly head. It grumbles: “We gave them their rights, why don’t they sit quietly in a corner? Why do they need to rub our faces in it?” The answer is simple. Pride in Gozo and around the world — is not just a celebration; it is a reminder that, as long as people face discrimination, bullying, hate speech, and violence because of who they are or whom they love, the fight