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Has Malta changed since PM Joseph Muscat resigned a year ago?

New prime minister Robert Abela has been in power in Malta for a year since his predecessor resigned under public pressure. Critics think not much on the island has changed.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: The fight for truth continues three years on

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed when a bomb planted in her car detonated. The fight to uncover the truth behind her murder and closure for her family continues to shake Malta to its foundations.

Malta

Malta: Ex-PM Joseph Muscat's top aide out on bail in corruption probe

Keith Schembri was arrested as part of a money laundering probe linked to the sale of Maltese passports to rich people from non-EU countries.

Malta

Middleman in Maltese journalist's murder admits stabbing himself

Police say they found Melvin Theuman in a "spatter of blood" and said that he admitted to harming himself the night before he was due to give evidence.

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Malta

Middleman in murder of Maltese journalist found stabbed pre-trial

Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in the case on Wednesday, but was found in his police-protected residence the night before with stab wounds.

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Euroviews. Nearly 30 years after my father’s murder, investigative journalists are still under threat ǀ View

Following my father's murder, assassinations would take place throughout 1993.It would be referred to as the year of the "unnamed coup" in some circles. However, we would never have a chance to find out who staged that alleged coup or who committed that crime.

Malta

Malta's police chief resigns amid government reshuffle

Cutajar's resignation comes shortly after the resignation of Joseph Muscat as the island country's prime minister.

Malta

Malta's new Prime Minister promises to stengthen rule of law

Robert Abela takes over from Joseph Muscat as Malta's PM, amid outrage over the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Malta

'I've paid highest political price for a dark episode,' says Malta PM

Muscat was referencing the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Malta

Malta PM Muscat set to give farewell speech after forced resignation

Joseph Muscat has been accused of shieling close associates from the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Europe News

Europe in brief: Malta, Czech Republic and Poland

We look back at some of the issues plaguing European politicians this week.

Europe News

MEPs call for Malta PM Joseph Muscat to quit immediately

Centre-right MEPs have torn into Muscat over rule of law in Malta and his administration's alleged links to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Europe News

The Brief: Brexit book wins 13th European Book Prize

A novel about Brexit's impact on society in the UK took home the European Book Prize.

Malta

'Shame on you': Eggs thrown at Malta PM as MEPs demand his resignation

The victim’s family want Muscat to resign immediately, saying he is shielding friends and associates from the investigation. He is refusing to leave until his party has chosen a replacement.

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Egg thrown at Maltese Justice Minister Owen Bonnici by angry protesters

Angry protesters yell "shame on you" on Maltese Justice , as he arrived for a meeting with an EU parliament delegation and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat

Malta

Protesters call for Malta PM Muscat to immediately stand down

Muscat announced on Sunday night that he would resign in January amid outcry over the two-year-old investigation into the 2017 killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia who had been looking into suspected corrupt dealings in political and business circles in the island nation.

Malta

Malta PM defends actions as opposition quits parliament

Malta PM defends actions as opposition quits parliament

Malta

Maltese businessman charged over murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

The arrest comes as the long-stalled investigation into the October 2017 car bomb murder of Caruana Galizia intensifies.

Malta

Malta PM Joseph Muscat 'plans to resign' over murdered journalist

Protesters blocked roads in Malta on Friday to demand Muscat's resignation, holding placards reading "assassins" and "blood is on your hands".

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Watch: Protest in Malta after journalist murder scandal deepens

The demonstration comes after three government officials resigned on Tuesday amid a probe into the killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.