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Heraldry is the art of designing and displaying coats of arms, and it first appeared in Europe in the 12th century as a way to identify warriors on the battlefield. Malta’s own story with heraldry began in 1287, when the Santa Sofia family were given the title “Baron of Fiddien”. From then on, coats of arms became tied to noble families, sometimes

The Nationalist Party (PN) has called for urgent action to address the rising number of road accidents and fatalities in Malta, criticising the Government for failing to meet its National Transport Strategy targets. Highlighting public concern over road safety, the PN stressed the need for stronger enforcement and greater investment in the Police Force,

The surname Sammut is one of the oldest and most distinctive family names in Malta. It is still widely found on the islands today and carries an interesting story about its meaning and origin. The name comes from the Maltese word sammut , which means “silent” or “quiet.” Historians believe it first began as a nickname, given to someone who was known

Have you ever wondered where the surname Schembri comes from? It is a very well-known Maltese surname, and there are some exciting stories behind it! One theory says Schembri comes from a place called Shkëmber, possibly in Albania. The name might have travelled to Sicily with Albanian warriors, and later made its way to Malta. Another idea comes from