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Joseph Muscat to be sworn in as Maltese Prime Minister

Corruption allegations concerning his wife and some political allies saw the incumbent prime minister call the snap vote just over a month ago.

Business Planet

European funds helping small businesses thrive

In this weeks' episode, we visit Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago to find out about an SME initiative that's making all the difference.

Malta

Malta PM calls snap election

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has called a snap general election for June 3, a year before the end of his term.

Europe News

Germany opposes ending Turkey EU talks

Germany on Friday rejected demands to halt Turkey’s bid to join the European Union, even as some EU states said Ankara’s membership dream was dead after Turks voted to grant President Recep Tayyip Erd

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Hundreds rescued in the Mediterranean sea

Some 700 migrants were rescued at sea on Wednesday by humanitarian groups operating rescue ships off the coast of Libya, said Italy’s coast guard.

Malta

British in Malta Qwara

At the small village of Malta called Qawra, Brexit shouldn’t be important.

Malta

Urgency to conserve Malta's natural sites after Azure Window collapse

The loss of the Azure Window has sparked within the people of Malta a moment of national introspection

Malta

What Malta's Azure Window looks like now

Weather conditions around the small Mediterranean archipelago of Malta have eased enough to allow divers to inspect the rock monument underwater.

Malta

Malta mourns iconic Azure Window arch

Malta’s famous Azure Window rock arch is no more.

Malta

Malta's "Azure Window" rock formation collapses into the sea

The structure collapsed as Malta was hit by rough seas and stormy weather.

Economy

EU finance ministers unveil tax avoidance crackdown rules

European Union finance ministers have agreed new rules to crack down on big multinational companies that are not paying their fair share of tax.

Europe News

EU pledges cash and help to stem migrants from Libyan coast

Fearing a new wave of migrants this Spring, EU leaders – meeting in Malta – have backed new measures to stem the flow of people from the Libyan coast.

Europe News

From Malta to May - British expats on Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been in town for an informal EU summit in Malta – despite her plan to start negotiations for Brexit.

Europe News

EU leaders back new steps to stem immigration from Africa

EU leaders have backed new steps to stem immigration from Africa, including financing migrant camps in Libya run by the UN-backed government.

Malta

EU leaders begin one-day summit in Malta

EU leaders are holding a one-day, informal, summit in Malta to discuss migration and the consolidation of Europe once the UK leaves the bloc.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Migrant measures for Libya to dominate EU summit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the top stories from Europe’s de-facto political capital.

Europe News

Malta Summit: EU migration thinking 'hypocritical'

Migration and life after Brexit will dominate discussions as EU leaders meet in the Maltese capital of Valletta on Friday.

Europe News

Malta PM: Brexit hits 'hard,' migrant system 'dysfunctional'

The reality of Brexit is hitting Europe “hard on the nose” and the migrant crisis has arisen from a “dysfunctional” system, Malta’s prime minister has told…

Real Economy

Balancing work and children

It is tough for us to balance our work and our personal life, but add kids to the mix and the going gets really tough, especially for women.

Cult

Baroque on the rock - the International Baroque Music Festival in Malta

Baroque on the rock.