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Ten arrested for hijacking phones of celebs and influencers

The investigation was carried out by UK, Belgian and Maltese forces and found personal details had been stolen along with millions in cryptocurrencies.

My Europe Series

Legal bid seeks to stop Malta's political parties owning TV stations

In a historic case that could change the face of the Maltese media, one independent news outlet is taking on the political establishment to restore impartiality to the airwaves.

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European leaders to discuss vaccination speed and immunity passports

It comes amid continued criticism that the vaccination drive has been too sluggish.

My Europe Series

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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Buying EU citizenship: Golden passports and visas explained

The EU is taking action against two member states, Cyprus and Malta, over their investor citizenship schemes - here's what they are, and why the EU has a problem with them.

My Europe Series

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.

Europe News

The Rule of Law: what is it and why is it important?

In recent years, citizens of EU countries have taken to the streets, protesting against what they saw as democratic backsliding. The European Commission has introduced ways to limit regression on rule of law. We explain the issue that is shaking the EU's foundations.

World News

Migrants rescued by Danish tanker 38 days ago transferred to NGO ship

The Mediterranea NGO said however that Malta has refused them access to a port to disembark the migrants.

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Migrant rescue ship seeking a port to dock at after Malta refusal

A rescue ship with more than 200 migrants aboard is struggling to find a port that it can dock at.

Malta

Coronavirus: Malta closes all bars and nightclubs

The country joins Italy and Spain in shutting entertainment venues. #coronavirus

World News

Britons rush to return home from France after UK quarantine move

The UK has imposed a 14-day quarantine from Saturday on travellers arriving from several more countries including France, the Netherlands and Malta.

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.

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.

World News

Ship declares state of emergency after six migrants attempt suicide

The rescue ship Ocean Viking has declared a state of emergency. There are 180 rescued migrants on board.

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Analysis: New EU tools to prevent backsliding on the rule of law

So far, the EU's response to assaults on the rule of law was based on infringement procedures, European Court of Justice rulings, and - in the case of Hungary and Poland - the so-called Article 7 process. But now, the EU is introducing new tools.

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Conservationists slam Malta over bird hunting during COVID-19 lockdown

"It is incredible how governments in the past and even the ones we have today are spineless," said Mark Sultana, chief executive of Birdlife Malta.

Business Planet

Delivering success through digitalisation

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet goes to Malta to see how one logistics company is delivering success through its innovative use of the internet.

My Europe Series

Malta after the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Two years after the journalist's assassination, the Prime minister has changed, the alleged crime sponsor is in jail and people who are calling for the truth hope this will open up a new era for Malta.

Italy

Italy accepts 363 migrants and refugees rescued at sea

The Open Arms charity ship that rescued them had been repeatedly denied permission by both Italy and Malta to allow them to disembark.

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The Brief: corruption still a major issue in European Union

Five EU countries do not reach the 50 per cent threshold in the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index. The report released by the NGO Transparency International analysed 180 countries, and when it comes to the EU, the misuse of its funds is still a big issue.

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