Question 1

What is FreeMalta News Beast?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast is Malta's most comprehensive real-time news aggregator. It curates articles from 70+ local and international sources including Times of Malta, Lovin Malta, BBC, Al Jazeera, TechCrunch, Vogue and more — updated every 15 minutes.

Question 2

Where can I read Malta news in English today?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast (news.freemalta.com) aggregates all major Malta English news sources in one place — Times of Malta, Malta Today, Lovin Malta, Newsbook and more — updated every 15 minutes.

Question 3

Is there a Malta news site in Maltese (bil-Malti)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FreeMalta News Beast has a dedicated Bil-Malti section featuring live feeds from NET News, ONE News and TVM News — the three main Maltese-language broadcasters.

Question 4

How many news sources does FreeMalta News Beast cover?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast aggregates 70+ sources across Malta, Europe and the world: Times of Malta, Malta Today, Malta Daily, Lovin Malta, NET News, ONE News, TVM News, BBC, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Politico EU, The Economist, CNBC, Forbes, Financial Times, TechCrunch, The Verge, Wired, Vogue, GQ, Rolling Stone, Variety, Women's Health, Men's Health, Robb Report and many more.

Question 5

How often is FreeMalta News Beast updated?

Accepted Answer

RSS feeds are checked every 15 minutes. New stories appear within 15–20 minutes of publication. Articles are ranked by a heat score: BREAKING (within 30 min), HOT (within 2h), TRENDING (within 6h), FRESH (within 24h).

Question 6

What is the heat score system?

Accepted Answer

Each article receives a score from 0–100 based on recency and breaking news signals. Scores decay automatically over time: BREAKING (95+), HOT (80+), TRENDING (60+), FRESH (40+), ARCHIVE (below 40).

Question 7

Does FreeMalta News Beast copy or republish articles?

Accepted Answer

No. FreeMalta News Beast is an original editorial curation service. We link to source articles — we do not copy or republish content. All articles are owned by their original publishers.

Question 8

Who owns FreeMalta News Beast?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast is owned by Fierce & Tame Limited (C 115080), a company registered in Malta. It is powered by MaltaInsider.com — The Heart of Strategic Intelligence.

Question 9

Is there an AI assistant on FreeMalta News Beast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MaltaBot is an AI assistant built into FreeMalta News Beast. It answers questions about Malta news, pharmacy openings, traffic, weather, events and expat life — powered by Claude AI and updated with live news context every 15 minutes.

Question 10

What is the best Malta news app?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast (news.freemalta.com) is Malta's most comprehensive news platform — 70+ sources, updated every 15 minutes, with an AI assistant, breaking news ticker, pharmacy roster, traffic data, lifestyle sections and full mobile support.

Question 11

Which pharmacies are open in Malta on Sundays?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast publishes Malta's Sunday and public holiday pharmacy roster every week, sourced directly from pharmacy.mt. The roster shows all 20 open pharmacies with their hours and locations. Open from at least 9AM–12PM and 4PM–7PM. Specialty pharmacies like Smiths PAMA (Mosta) and Airport Pharmacy (Luqa) have extended hours.

Question 12

Where can I find exclusive offers and discount codes for Malta?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast features an Exclusive Offers section with partner deals for Malta businesses and services — including hotel discounts, fintech accounts, and company formation offers. Offers include reveal-on-click promo codes. New deals added regularly.

Question 13

What is the live traffic situation in Malta?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast includes a live Malta traffic map powered by Google Maps with the traffic layer enabled. Key congestion hotspots include Marsa Junction, Santa Venera Tunnels, and Qormi Road. The map updates in real time and links directly to Google Maps for navigation.

Question 14

What things can I do in Malta?

Accepted Answer

FreeMalta News Beast features a Things to Do in Malta section powered by GetYourGuide, covering tours, experiences and activities across Malta, Valletta, Mdina and the Blue Grotto. Filter by activity type and book directly.

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