In a narrow Valletta side street, D'Amato Records beckons with posters, 7-inches and a T-shirt proclaiming it the "World's Oldest Record Shop" Inside, owner Anthony D'Amato flips a traditional Maltese music vinyl onto the turntable and a warm crackle fills the room. He says the shop was founded in 1885 by his great-great-grandfather, Giovanni D’Amato, an Italian immigrant from Naples who set up on this very spot.

Malta Record Shop Marks 140 Years of Music History

In a narrow Valletta side street, D'Amato Records beckons with posters, 7-inches and a T-shirt proclaiming it the "World's Oldest Record Shop" Inside, owner Anthony D'Amato flips a traditional Maltese music vinyl onto the turntable and a warm crackle fills the room. He says the shop was founded in 1885 by his great-great-grandfather, Giovanni D’Amato, an Italian immigrant from Naples who set up on this very spot.


Malta record shop marks 140 years of music history 

Over a month after the European Union Parliament elections were held lawmakers have retained Roberta Metsola as the president for a second term. Watch this video to know more.

Who is Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola?

Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23. The vessel, en-route to Karachi, was carrying a suspicious cargo that raised red flags among port authorities. Watch to know more!

Indian port authorities intercept merchant ship enroute Karachi

Malta: Woman accused of having abortion at home charged by court

Migrant boat with 400 on board slowly sinking between Libya and Malta

US, UK, Albania & Malta walked out on Russia's envoy for children's rights as she spoke via video to the UN security council members. The int'l criminal court wants to arrest Russian official maria lvova-belova on war crime charges. UK & UK blocked the informal meeting on Ukraine, convened by Russia, from being webcast by UN. Ukraine accuses Russia of having abducted, and forcibly deported kids since it began its invasion more than a year ago.

UN: Russian official sought by International Criminal Court speaks at meet on Ukraine | Details

A couple from the US who are holidaying in Malta experienced an unexpected turn of events. A 16-week pregnant woman was denied a life-saving abortion in Malta despite the baby having zero chances of survival.

Malta's strict abortion ban: US couple seek medical transfer to UK

Pregnant woman’s life in danger as Malta hospital prohibits abortion

Looking for the cleanest bathing waters in Europe? Save this list for your next trip

Pope struggles with leg pain on Malta trip, defends migrants

Son of murdered Malta journalist keeps up her fight

Malta to hold parliamentary election on March 26

In a EU first, Malta legalises cannabis at home and for personal use

Malta will become the first European country to legalise the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use.

Malta to legalise cannabis for personal use, supporters hail decision

Post-pandemic Europe: Countries you can visit this summer

It was a ho, ho, ho of a watery kind as Santa Claus, in full dive equipment, on Wednesday (December 2) plunged into Malta's national aquarium at Qawra to feed the fish - only those who have been well behaved throughout the year of course!

Deep dive Santa: Father Christmas plunges into aquarium to feed all the well-behaved fish

Malta calls for return of shark tooth gifted to Prince George

Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages

50 per cent of Malta's traffic police sent to jail over corruption charges

Pope Francis to visit Malta in May

Malta: Robert Abela set to become new PM as Joseph Muscat steps down

Malta protesters block entry to prime minister's office

Maltese Prime Minister announces plans to step down

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