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Ocean

'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert

In partnership with the European Commission

"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.

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.

Experiences

Digital nomad visas: An expert's guide to the best permits for 2022

Working abroad could become a full-time reality if you can get hold of this paperwork.

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.

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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.

My Europe Series

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.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: New EU parliament president as Russian tensions persist

Here's a look at the top stories in European Union politics this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Europe Series

Over Mediterranean, volunteer pilots search for migrants in danger

This year alone, the French pilots have accumulated over 500 flight hours over the Mediterranean searching the sea for migrant boats in danger.

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.

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

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.

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.

World News

Italy, Malta & Libya slow to react to deadly shipwreck, analysis finds

An analysis of logs and emails show that Italian, Maltese and Libyan authorities responded slowly, insufficiently, or not at all to migrants' pleas for help at sea in a deadly April shipwreck.

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.