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SIS 2025 Project: Maltese Honey Bee Education Through Songs and Rhymes
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee is pleased to announce that, for the second consecutive year, it has secured funding from the Small Initiatives Support Scheme (SIS), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) and supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV).
Building on the success of our earlier video, Unique Insect: The…
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New Postcard Offers a Tangible Link to the “Unique Insect” Video
The front of the postcard features a QR code that links to the English version of our YouTube video, Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee.
The Foundation has recently printed an A6 postcard as part of the National Insect Initiative. On the front, it features a QR code linking to the English version of our popular video, “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee” which is also available on our…
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Invasive Species Alert: Red Dwarf Honey Bee Sighting in Malta Raises Concerns
The colony of Apis florea shown in the video is not the one reported in Malta
Recent reports of a Red Dwarf Honey Bee (Apis florea) colony sighting in Malta, a species native to Southeast Asia, have raised serious concerns. This incident marks the first recorded presence of A. florea on European soil, a distinction that is far from celebratory. The colony was discovered in southern Malta, near…
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Supporting Sustainability: New Collaboration with 1% for the Planet
We are thrilled to announce that the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee has officially partnered with 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! 1% for the Planet is a global network that connects businesses and environmental organisations with the shared goal of giving back to the Earth. Established in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, the…
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Call for Support from the European Beekeeping Association in the Fight against Honey Fraud
The following is a letter sent by the Maltese representative on behalf of the European Beekeeping Association to all six Maltese members of the European Parliament, namely Roberta Metsola, Peter Agius, Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard, Thomas Bajada, and David Casa.
Dear Honourable Maltese Members of the European Parliament,
I am writing to you in my capacity as the Maltese representative…
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Unique Insect: Interview with Jorge Spiteri
The Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of the full interview with Jorge Spiteri. A short excerpt from this interview was previously featured in the educational video “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee” which the Foundation unveiled a few months ago. Jorge Spiteri, is the national representative of the Maltese Young Beekeepers for the International Centre for Young Beekeepers. Since…
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Strengthening Conservation: The Foundation Joins the European Beekeeping Association
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee is excited to announce its recent affiliation with the European Beekeeping Association (EBA). Established on 10th February 2024, the EBA is a newly formed, pan-European organisation committed to tackling the challenges faced by the beekeeping community across Europe and promoting the health and conservation of bee populations. This…
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Get an Exclusive Maltese Honey Bee Coin Card with a Donation
We are pleased to announce that a limited stock of the recently issued Maltese Honey Bee coin cards is now available from the Foundation. Followers can obtain one by making a donation of €30, plus a postage fee (Registered local: €6, Europe: €15, Americas & Oceania: €18).
To secure your coin card:
Transfer the total amount to our bank account:
IBAN: MT44VALL22013000000050020135691
BIC:…
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Unique Insect: Interview with Tenor Joseph Calleja
The Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of the full interview with Tenor Joseph Calleja. A short excerpt from this interview was previously featured in the educational video “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee” which the Foundation unveiled a few months ago. Tenor Joseph Calleja, Malta’s most celebrated tenor, requires no introduction. Since he started singing at the age of 16, his…
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Competition to Win Limited Edition €2 Commemorative Coin Celebrating the Maltese Honey Bee
Compete for a chance to win one of seven coin cards featuring the Maltese Honey Bee.
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee (KNM), in collaboration with the HSBC Malta Foundation, is pleased to announce a competition offering participants the chance to win a €2 commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Malta, featuring the Maltese Honey Bee. The theme for this…
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Malta Releases €2 Euro Commemorative Coin Honouring the Maltese Honey Bee
We are pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Malta has just released the 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated to our endemic Maltese Honey Bee! The Foundation is delighted to see its long-suggested theme of a commemorative coin honouring our local honey bee finally become a reality. Around eighty-five thousand coins have been minted, and a good number of them are being presented in a coin…
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Invasive Species Alert: Red Dwarf Honey Bee Sighting in Malta Raises Concerns
The colony of Apis florea shown in the video is not the one reported in Malta
Recently, the media in Malta reported the sighting of a colony of the Red Dwarf Honey Bee (Apis florea), a species native to Southeast Asia. This colony was discovered in the southern part of Malta, near the Freeport, which suggests that it was accidentally introduced through imports. Unfortunately, this marks the…
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"Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee" Now Available in English
The Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of the educational video “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee” in the English language. This video highlights the importance of the Maltese Honey Bee, an endemic subspecies, and forms part of a broader effort to recognise and protect this invaluable insect.
A heartfelt thank you to all the contributors who made this project a reality; Saviour…
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National Insect Initiative Postcard Unveiled in Partnership with HSBC Malta Foundation
The front of the card features the endemic Maltese Honey Bee on a flower of the indigenous Mediterranean Thistle.
The Foundation for Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee (KNM), in partnership with HSBC Malta Foundation, is pleased to announce a second KNM postcard promoting the National Insect initiative.
The Maltese Honey Bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera ruttneri, has evolved in…
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Unique Insect: Interview with Michaelangelo Muscat
The Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of the full interview with Michaelangelo Muscat. A short excerpt from this interview was previously featured in the educational video “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee” which the Foundation unveiled a few months ago. Michaelangelo Muscat, a retired teacher and third-generation beekeeper, has been rearing honey bees since the 1970s. Committed…
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Unique Insect: Interview with Professor David Mifsud
The Foundation is excited to announce the release of the full interview with Professor David Mifsud. A brief segment from this interview was previously included in the educational video “Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee,” which the Foundation launched a few months ago. Professor David Mifsud is widely recognised as one of Malta’s top entomologists. After completing his Ph.D. abroad, he has…
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Harnessing Honey Bee Biodiversity in the Fight against Honey Fraud
The estimated cost of global food fraud ranges from €25 to €37 billion annually. Honey, celebrated for its taste, nutritional value, and health benefits, is unfortunately one of the prime targets. Considering that in 2022, the European Union (EU) produced 236,019 tonnes of honey, alarmingly a recent EU-wide coordinated action revealed that 46% of the sampled honey was suspected of being subject…
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