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At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 827 people have died so far this year attempting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.

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'Not happening': EU loses hope in services ban for Russian tankers

The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of Greece and Malta have made any policy shift virtually impossible.

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Two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in Malta, police say

Prime Minister Robert Abela wrote on social media that his "thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning."

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Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in snap general poll

Voters in Malta have granted the Labour Party a record-breaking fourth consecutive mandate, according to preliminary results published on Sunday. The result marks a fresh victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, with early indications showing Labour comfortably ahead

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Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term

Maltese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a snap election, with Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party tipped to win on a platform of economic stability and 4% GDP growth, despite ongoing corruption concerns.

Tech News

Malta gives citizens a paid version of ChatGPT Plus for free

Citizens and residents registered with Malta’s online identity system can apply to get access to ChatGPT Plus after completing a free online course.

Destinations

Is Malta the latest European country to grapple with overtourism?

A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.

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Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early snap election for May

The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.

Libya

Russian LNG tanker catches fire and sinks off the coast of Libya

Libyan authorities said on Wednesday that the "Arctic Metagaz" tanker had sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between their coast and nearby Malta.

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Storm Harry hits Malta with strong winds and high waves

Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands.

Somalia

EU naval force takes over ship used by Somali pirates to seize tanker

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.

Destinations

Where to find culture and late summer sun in Europe in October

These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October.

World News

Canada and Malta say they will recognise state of Palestine

It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott.

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Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?

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?

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Two men sentenced to life for links to murder of Maltese journalist

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.

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Malta jury finds two guilty of supplying bomb killing Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb that was detonated while she was driving near her home.

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