Malta

Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report

Matthew Caruana Galizia had contacted the Guardian prior to his mother's murder to begin collaboration on the investigation, but instead began a project to bring her killers to justice.

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Protesters hold pictures of the late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia as they gather outside the prime minister's office to call for his resignation, in Valletta, Malta on November 20, 2019, the day Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was detained on his yacht after he tried to leave Malta.
Comino, Malta.

This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors

A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
AN EXPLOSION in a fireworks factory in Malta.

Malta fireworks factory explodes, two injured, livestock killed

The explosion could be heard from several kilometers away and shattered windows across large portions of Malta.

|ByTZVI JASPER
People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.

Malta to formally recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says

The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.

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Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

MARCH 22, 2024ByREUTERS
SPAIN'S PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) and Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet with PA head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week.

Seven Syrians face terror-related charges in Malta

They all pleaded not guilty and were remanded in custody at the end of the hearing. They did not ask for bail.

APRIL 30, 2023ByREUTERS
The flag of Syrian Arab Republic Damascus

Battlefield strength swiftest way to Ukraine peace – UK Foreign Secretary

"Giving the Ukrainians the tools they need to finish the job is the swiftest -- indeed the only –- path to peace," Cleverly wrote.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023ByREUTERS
Zoya Mykolaivna, 84, removes debris in front of her apartment at a residential building damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kherson, Ukraine January 25, 2023.

Enhancing ‘tikkun olam’: CER Prize celebrates forces for good

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS: The award winners were invited to visit Israel to meet with tech startups.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
AWARD WINNERS Veronica Celis Vergara and Nina Patrick, along with past winners at this week’s ceremony

Pope uses elevator to board plane taking him to Malta

He was also walking down the aisle of the aircraft with difficulty.

APRIL 3, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis arrives to board a plane for his visit to Malta, at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, April 2, 2022.

Pope Francis’ visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca

Opinion: Pope's teaching may provide some guidance for Malta.

APRIL 2, 2022ByJOANNE M. PIERCE
Pope Francis

The Order of Malta: From the Caliphs to modern Israel

Will we see knights walking the streets of Jerusalem soon?

FEBRUARY 24, 2021BySIMON KOTLERMAN
Ambassador Fabrizio Bozzato with former president of the Republic of Nauru, Baron Divavesi Waqa

Israeli and Emirati companies join forces to develop COVID-19 treatment

The Israeli-Emirati joint projects aim to utilize each company's strengths in order to achieve results that will integrate the expertise of both companies.

OCTOBER 2, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Photos showing Pluristem CEO and COO Yaky Yanai, and Pluristem trials

Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler

Michael Zammit Tabona, a businessman and political appointee who was appointed in 2014, could not be contacted for comment.

MAY 11, 2020ByREUTERS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel lights a candle at the memorial of the divided city and the victims of communist tyranny during a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Wall memorial on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin, Germany, November 9, 2019

Maltese businessman appears in court in car-bombing murder case

Alleged ties between the defendant and ministers have brought the Prime Minister of Malta to the brink of resignation.

DECEMBER 1, 2019ByREUTERS
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was arrested in connection with an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, leaves the Courts of Justice in Valletta, Malta, November 28, 2019.