Malta EU threatens to take Malta to court over 'golden passport' scheme Malta has rebuffed Brussels warnings and has argued that the issuing of citizenship should remain a "national competence". 06/04/2022
Malta Pope prays for kindness to refugees as he wraps Malta visit Pope Francis prayed for the world to show more kindness and compassion to refugees as he paid tribute Sunday in Malta to the shipwrecked St. Paul and meets with migrants who, like the apostle, arrived on the Mediterranean island and were welcomed. 03/04/2022
Malta Pope Francis criticises Russia's 'infantile and destructive' war "We had thought that invasions of other countries, savage street fighting and atomic threats were grim memories of a distant past,” Pope Francis said of the war in Ukraine on a visit to Malta. 02/04/2022
Malta Malta: Victory for incumbents Labour in parliamentary elections Voters in Malta went to the polls on Saturday in a general election, and the Labour Party have claimed victory, and the Nationalists conceding defeat. 27/03/2022
Malta Maltese vote in general election, seeking new five-year government Two major political parties in Malta, the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party, and a number of smaller parties are all vying for votes after a muted campaign. 26/03/2022
Europe Decoded In Malta, confusion over cannabis law after doctor arrested Malta became the first EU state to legalise cannabis last year, and yet... 24/03/2022
Malta Malta suspends 'golden passports' for Russian and Belarusian nationals The government said the measure was taken following "recent developments" amid the war in Ukraine. 02/03/2022
Ocean Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems? Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment. 22/02/2022
Ocean 'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert "If it wasn't for the ocean, climate change would be much worse because of higher CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere," says Malta's Ocean Ambassador Alan Deidun. 22/02/2022
Malta Malta urged to redouble efforts to investigate murder of journalist The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner also called on Malta to strengthen the protection of journalists. 15/02/2022
Europe News Former EU commissioner pleads not guilty to bribery charges Dalli resigned from his post when the scandal broke in 2012 following an investigation by the EU’s anti-fraud office. 09/02/2022
Malta Europe should follow Malta's example on cannabis reform, says minister Malta is the only European state that has legalised possession of small amounts of cannabis without incentivising the criminal gangs that traffic and grow the drug. 08/02/2022
Uncovering Europe Malta aims to keep cannabis users out of jail. For some, it's too late 20 years ago, cannabis cost Kevin Bellotti his apartment and five years of his life. As of 2022, he'd never have been arrested in the first place. 07/02/2022
Malta Malta becomes first EU country to legalise cannabis for personal use Citizens aged over 18 will be allowed to carry up to seven grams of cannabis and grow up to four cannabis plants at home. 14/12/2021
Malta Murdered journalist's son urges EU not to fund Malta pipeline Matthew Caruana Galizia said it was "intolerable" and "unacceptable" that EU funds could support the pipeline. 09/12/2021
Malta Maltese police union bristles over ban on beards Officers have been told that they can grow beards, wear nail polish and dye their hair if they want to. 05/11/2021
Travel News Which EU country is leading the COVID-19 vaccination race? Four of the countries in the top five are Iceland, Portugal, Denmark, and Spain. 14/09/2021
Experiences Malta is on the UK's green list: How to plan the perfect trip The Maltese islands are buzzing with alfresco restaurants, nightlife and glorious food. Here's why you should visit in 2021. 07/09/2021
Malta Tycoon charged with ordering murder of Maltese journalist Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech will stand trial after being formally indicted for the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. 18/08/2021
Malta Malta 'responsible' for murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia The probe said that Maltese authorities had created a "culture of impunity" that led to her killing. 29/07/2021
Malta Malta abandons plan to bar unvaccinated travellers from entry The island, which boasts of being one of the world's most-vaccinated nations, is hoping to curb an upsurge in new cases of COVID-19. 13/07/2021
Green News Maltese Olympian breaks world record to help save our oceans Maltese Olympian Neil Agius has broken a world record, all in the name of saving our oceans 08/07/2021
Experiences Green list travel: Malta's national pastry is worth the trip alone This snack is central to Maltese life and not to be missed on a trip to the islands. 30/06/2021
Malta Proposal to decriminalise abortion in Malta sparks debate A proposal to decriminalise abortion in Malta has stirred up a debate in the country with the EU's strictest abortion laws. 27/05/2021
Travel News This is how much you could get paid to visit Malta this summer The Mediterranean island is working with hotels to provide some serious discounts as part of its COVID recovery. 16/04/2021
Malta Rights of Caruana Galizia murder suspect were not breached, says ECHR The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the complaint of businessman Yorgen Fenech, a suspect in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. 30/03/2021
