http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:09:14 +0100 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:09:14 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/04/russian-lng-tanker-catches-fire-and-sinks-off-the-coast-of-libya http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/04/russian-lng-tanker-catches-fire-and-sinks-off-the-coast-of-libya Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:08:56 +0100 Libyan authorities said on Wednesday that the "Arctic Metagaz" tanker had sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between their coast and nearby Malta. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/21/storm-harry-hits-malta-with-strong-winds-and-high-waves http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/21/storm-harry-hits-malta-with-strong-winds-and-high-waves Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:44:41 +0100 Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/eu-and-indian-navies-take-over-ship-used-by-somali-pirates-to-seize-malta-flagged-tanker http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/eu-and-indian-navies-take-over-ship-used-by-somali-pirates-to-seize-malta-flagged-tanker Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:07:25 +0100 Somali piracy in the region cost the world’s economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/where-to-travel-in-europe-in-october-sun-culture-and-autumn-charm-without-the-crowds http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/where-to-travel-in-europe-in-october-sun-culture-and-autumn-charm-without-the-crowds Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:40 +0200 These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/canada-and-malta-say-they-will-recognise-palestine-joining-france-and-uk http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/canada-and-malta-say-they-will-recognise-palestine-joining-france-and-uk Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:52:25 +0200 It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/28/pro-lgbtq-yet-anti-abortion-whats-behind-maltas-differing-stances http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/28/pro-lgbtq-yet-anti-abortion-whats-behind-maltas-differing-stances Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:33:40 +0200 The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/10/two-men-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-complicity-in-murder-of-maltese-journalist http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/10/two-men-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-complicity-in-murder-of-maltese-journalist Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:47:26 +0200 In her career, Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta, and her murder shocked Europe and triggered angry protests in the Mediterranean island country. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/malta-jury-finds-two-men-guilty-of-supplying-bomb-that-killed-journalist-daphne-caruana-ga http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/malta-jury-finds-two-men-guilty-of-supplying-bomb-that-killed-journalist-daphne-caruana-ga Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:40:59 +0200 Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb that was detonated while she was driving near her home. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/02/drone-strike-hits-freedom-flotilla-gaza-aid-ship-off-malta-organisers-blame-israel http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/02/drone-strike-hits-freedom-flotilla-gaza-aid-ship-off-malta-organisers-blame-israel Fri, 02 May 2025 19:06:18 +0200 The attack comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been under a full blockade since March, with Israel halting all imports, including food and medicine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/29/maltas-golden-passport-scheme-rejected-by-eu-top-court http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/29/maltas-golden-passport-scheme-rejected-by-eu-top-court Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:10:43 +0200 The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/21/almost-every-european-country-experienced-a-hotter-winter-than-usual-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/21/almost-every-european-country-experienced-a-hotter-winter-than-usual-study-finds Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:25:13 +0100 Around 20 per cent of the world’s population experienced days with unusual heat made twice as likely by climate change this winter. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/02/slovenia-sweden-malta-which-european-citizens-are-most-and-least-prepared-for-climate-disa http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/02/slovenia-sweden-malta-which-european-citizens-are-most-and-least-prepared-for-climate-disa Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:02:25 +0100 A new survey reveals big communication gaps, especially in Southern European countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/24/maltese-businessman-charged-over-journalists-murder-granted-bail http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/24/maltese-businessman-charged-over-journalists-murder-granted-bail Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:00:54 +0100 Yorgen Fenech was arrested in 2019 over the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He denies the charges. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/24/pope-receives-tecar-therapy-device-from-maltese-president http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/24/pope-receives-tecar-therapy-device-from-maltese-president Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:02:59 +0100 The device will be used to offer physical rehabilitation treatment to homeless people. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/28/lights-camera-go-an-emerging-travel-trend-gets-visitors-to-malta-on-the-location-of-gladia http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/28/lights-camera-go-an-emerging-travel-trend-gets-visitors-to-malta-on-the-location-of-gladia Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:58:02 +0100 The new Gladiator II film is already attracting visitors to Malta as ‘set-jetters’ chase new filming hotspots. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/11/01/artistic-director-edith-devaney-on-opening-maltas-first-national-contemporary-arts-museum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/11/01/artistic-director-edith-devaney-on-opening-maltas-first-national-contemporary-arts-museum Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:10:45 +0100 Euronews Culture sat down with Edith Devaney, artistic director of the newly inaugurated Malta International Contemporary Arts Space (MICAS), to discuss the opening of a new chapter for the Maltese art scene. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/29/this-cyprus-resort-offers-a-free-night-if-guests-dont-get-sun-where-else-is-sunny-all-wint http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/29/this-cyprus-resort-offers-a-free-night-if-guests-dont-get-sun-where-else-is-sunny-all-wint Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:07:59 +0100 Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/10/22/rolex-middle-sea-race-kicks-off-for-the-45th-time http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/10/22/rolex-middle-sea-race-kicks-off-for-the-45th-time Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:02:02 +0200 112 yachts from 30 countries set off from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, for the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/04/maltas-golden-passport-scheme-can-stay-eu-court-signals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/04/maltas-golden-passport-scheme-can-stay-eu-court-signals Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:39:24 +0200 The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship has raised security concerns – but a legal opinion issued Friday may offer a reprieve. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/09/20/scotland-malta-spain-catch-dozens-of-cultural-events-at-these-countrys-european-heritage-d http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/09/20/scotland-malta-spain-catch-dozens-of-cultural-events-at-these-countrys-european-heritage-d Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:29:20 +0200 Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/10/roberta-metsola-european-parliament-president-speaks-to-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/10/roberta-metsola-european-parliament-president-speaks-to-euronews Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:18:24 +0200 European Parliament President Roberta Metsola gave an exclusive interview to Euronews on Sunday night following the first European Parliament projections. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/02/european-elections-why-are-portugal-and-malta-allowing-early-voting http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/02/european-elections-why-are-portugal-and-malta-allowing-early-voting Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:17:28 +0200 With EU member states heading to the polls, here's how the elections differ from country to country. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/16/unbelievably-easy-to-explore-travellers-recommend-the-best-places-for-a-first-time-solo-tr http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/16/unbelievably-easy-to-explore-travellers-recommend-the-best-places-for-a-first-time-solo-tr Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:45 +0200 Heading off on your first ever solo trip can be intimidating. Head to these European destinations for an easy ride. http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/10/malta-loses-its-commissioner-nominee-to-corruption-scandal http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/10/malta-loses-its-commissioner-nominee-to-corruption-scandal Fri, 10 May 2024 19:29:56 +0200 Malta's deputy prime minister resigned and asked for his nomination to the EU Commission to be withdrawn after being charged by prosecutors. http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/09/what-is-behind-the-malta-hospital-scandal-that-has-led-to-charges-against-former-pm-joseph http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/09/what-is-behind-the-malta-hospital-scandal-that-has-led-to-charges-against-former-pm-joseph Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:07 +0200 A former prime minister has become the first in Malta to have criminal charges brought against him over a corruption scandal. http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/08/malta-backs-health-commissioner-pick-amid-hospital-scandal http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/05/08/malta-backs-health-commissioner-pick-amid-hospital-scandal Wed, 08 May 2024 20:10:57 +0200 The ambitions of Chris Fearne, Maltese nominee for the next EU Commission, may be stymied after revelations of fraudulent hospital concessions, but he hasn't lost government support so far. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/03/25/the-first-ever-malta-biennale-where-ancient-history-meets-contemporary-art http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/03/25/the-first-ever-malta-biennale-where-ancient-history-meets-contemporary-art Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:15:44 +0100 The inaugural Malta Biennale gathers artists from around the world to examine contemporary issues, offering a new way of seeing the island’s stunning cultural heritage. http://www.euronews.com/2023/10/29/malta-hosts-two-day-ukraine-peace-formula-talks http://www.euronews.com/2023/10/29/malta-hosts-two-day-ukraine-peace-formula-talks Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:42:02 +0100 Sixty-five countries sent delegates. Russia was not invited and China chose not to attend. http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/30/southern-eu-countries-call-for-more-robust-migration-deal-during-talks-in-malta http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/30/southern-eu-countries-call-for-more-robust-migration-deal-during-talks-in-malta Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:01:53 +0200 A Libyan coast guard boat rammed into a small dingy carrying some 50 migrants near Libya's coast on Friday, a sea rescue group said. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/02/pilot-draws-24-kilometre-long-penis-in-the-sky-after-being-diverted-from-catania-airport http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/02/pilot-draws-24-kilometre-long-penis-in-the-sky-after-being-diverted-from-catania-airport Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:39:26 +0200 Officials claimed it was accidental saying the aircraft tried to land twice but was diverted due to high winds. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/11/looking-to-improve-your-quality-of-life-in-2023-here-are-the-top-countries-for-expats-in-e http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/11/looking-to-improve-your-quality-of-life-in-2023-here-are-the-top-countries-for-expats-in-e Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0200 A survey of over 12,000 expats reveals the best places to live in Europe if you're looking for a good work-life balance. http://www.euronews.com/health/2023/06/28/malta-votes-to-ease-total-abortion-ban-but-pro-choice-groups-brand-the-new-law-a-betrayal http://www.euronews.com/health/2023/06/28/malta-votes-to-ease-total-abortion-ban-but-pro-choice-groups-brand-the-new-law-a-betrayal Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:58:20 +0200 Malta was the only EU state to have a total ban on abortions until now - but pro-choice groups have withdrawn support for the new legislation. http://www.euronews.com/2023/05/14/eight-eu-nations-experienced-overcrowded-prisons-latest-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/2023/05/14/eight-eu-nations-experienced-overcrowded-prisons-latest-data-shows Sun, 14 May 2023 11:00:34 +0200 Latest data ranks prisons in Cyprus, Italy, France and Sweden among the most overfull. http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/24/dozen-of-migrants-rescued-from-small-boats-arrive-in-italian-ports http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/24/dozen-of-migrants-rescued-from-small-boats-arrive-in-italian-ports Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:04:05 +0200 Dozens of desperate migrants, who risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean in small boats, have arrived in Italy's ports over the weekend. Earlier this month the Italian government declared a national state of emergency over a dramatic increase in migrant numbers in 2023. http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/17/faster-higher-smaller-europes-tiny-olympics-youve-never-heard-of http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/17/faster-higher-smaller-europes-tiny-olympics-youve-never-heard-of Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:11 +0200 This multi-sports event takes place every two years and is only open to athletes from European countries with less than a million inhabitants. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/04/06/maltas-drinking-water-supply-is-under-threat-climate-change-is-to-blame-but-not-only http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/04/06/maltas-drinking-water-supply-is-under-threat-climate-change-is-to-blame-but-not-only Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:45:17 +0200 The central Mediterranean archipelago is predicted to lose 16% of its groundwater through climate change and rising sea levels over the next 80 years. http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/05/rescue-ship-geo-barents-saves-440-migrants-in-the-mediterranean-off-coasts-of-malta http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/05/rescue-ship-geo-barents-saves-440-migrants-in-the-mediterranean-off-coasts-of-malta Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:29:33 +0200 The Geo Barents, a humanitarian vessel of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), rescued 440 migrants in distress in international waters off Malta on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/21/learning-the-language-and-housing-the-european-countries-where-its-easiest-to-settle-as-an http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/21/learning-the-language-and-housing-the-european-countries-where-its-easiest-to-settle-as-an Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:16 +0100 Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat. http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/05/malta-and-switzerland-playing-an-outsized-role-on-the-uns-biggest-stage http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/05/malta-and-switzerland-playing-an-outsized-role-on-the-uns-biggest-stage Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:07 +0100 The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most famously neutral nation, have just started their two year stint as members of the Security Council. http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/02/bishops-in-malta-warn-politicians-not-to-ease-europes-strictest-abortion-laws http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/02/bishops-in-malta-warn-politicians-not-to-ease-europes-strictest-abortion-laws Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:56:23 +0100 The new proposed legislation would allow doctors to perform abortions when the pregnant person's life or health is at stake. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/24/want-to-spend-your-golden-years-in-europe-these-are-the-countries-with-the-best-retirement http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/24/want-to-spend-your-golden-years-in-europe-these-are-the-countries-with-the-best-retirement Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:16:35 +0100 Many new visas are aimed at younger digital nomads but these options are best for retirees. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/17/malta-set-to-ease-its-tough-anti-abortion-laws http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/17/malta-set-to-ease-its-tough-anti-abortion-laws Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:21:50 +0100 The Mediterranean country is the last EU country to still have a total ban on abortion. http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/13/with-finland-and-sweden-set-to-join-nato-austria-seeks-neutral-allies http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/13/with-finland-and-sweden-set-to-join-nato-austria-seeks-neutral-allies Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:44:36 +0200 Austria is seeking closer cooperation with other neutral EU countries such as Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/10/03/daphne-festival-reflects-on-five-years-since-the-assassination-of-maltese-journalist http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/10/03/daphne-festival-reflects-on-five-years-since-the-assassination-of-maltese-journalist Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:38:48 +0200 In 2017, Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb in Malta. Five years later, a new festival celebrates the intrepid work female journalists do to speak truth to power. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/09/29/eu-refers-malta-to-court-over-controversial-golden-passport-scheme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/09/29/eu-refers-malta-to-court-over-controversial-golden-passport-scheme Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:32:09 +0200 Malta is now the only EU country that allows foreign investors to buy citizenship in exchange for investment. http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/05/daphne-caruana-galizia-car-bomb-suspect-confesses-to-killing-maltese-journalist http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/05/daphne-caruana-galizia-car-bomb-suspect-confesses-to-killing-maltese-journalist Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:20:46 +0200 George Degiorgio, one of three people accused of the 2017 assassination, has confessed to a reporter that they were paid to plant the car bomb that killed her. http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/01/malta-to-review-abortion-policy-after-prudente-case-causes-outrage http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/01/malta-to-review-abortion-policy-after-prudente-case-causes-outrage Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:58:35 +0200 Malta's abortion policy was put in the international spotlight last week after the country refused US holiday-maker Andrea Prudente a potentially life-saving abortion. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/when-babymoons-go-wrong-which-european-countries-are-safe-for-pregnant-women http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/when-babymoons-go-wrong-which-european-countries-are-safe-for-pregnant-women Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:14:08 +0200 After a woman was refused treatment in Malta because of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws, should pregnant women be reconsidering babymoons? http://www.euronews.com/health/2022/06/27/135-doctors-file-legal-protest-calling-for-review-of-maltas-abortion-ban-after-us-womans-o http://www.euronews.com/health/2022/06/27/135-doctors-file-legal-protest-calling-for-review-of-maltas-abortion-ban-after-us-womans-o Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:30:04 +0200 A new court filing argues that Malta’s blanket ban on abortion is failing to protect women's health and is putting doctors in impossible situations. http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/23/barbaric-maltas-abortion-law-threatens-us-womans-life-say-doctors http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/23/barbaric-maltas-abortion-law-threatens-us-womans-life-say-doctors Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:24:52 +0200 Andrea Prudente, who was on holiday in Malta with Weeldreyer for a "babymoon" holiday, her waters broke prematurely last week.