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Police said they were investigating the incident and that a magisterial inquiry had been opened (File image)

Irish man, 76, dies following drowning incident in Malta

A 76-year-old Irish man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta.

Demonstrators holding a Palestinian flag at a protest against Israel's war in Gaza

Malta to recognise Palestine when 'circumstances right'

Malta has said it will recognise the State of Palestine "when such recognition can make a positive contribution, and when the circumstances are right".

World • 06 Jun 24

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb in 2017

Men who killed Maltese journalist jailed for 40 years

Two brothers who pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of a prominent journalist in Malta have each been sentenced to 40 years in prison, the first day of their trial.

World • 14 Oct 22

Andrea Prudente flew from Malta to Spain after being denied an abortion

Woman denied abortion in Malta is treated in Spain

A pregnant American woman who suffered heavy bleeding while on holiday on Malta but was denied an abortion has flown to Spain where she is "out of harm's way", her partner said today.

World • 24 Jun 22

President Michael D Higgins is on a three day State visit to Malta, a country which is struggling to deal with the migrant issue

President Higgins in call over migrant crisis

President Michael D Higgins has called for shared responsibility and additional resources in response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

Ireland • 13 May 22

President Michael D Higgins with George Vella, the President of Malta

President Higgins in climate warning during Malta visit

President Michael D Higgins begins a State visit to Malta, the first such visit to the Mediterranean island by an Irish head of State since 2006.

Ireland • 12 May 22

The new Ryanair service from Shannon Airport to Malta will start on March 27 next year

Ryanair to start new Shannon-Malta route next year

Ryanair plans to fly a new route from Shannon Airport to Malta next year.

Business • 23 Nov 21

Daphne Caruana Galizia was one of Malta's most prominent investigative journalists

Life sentence sought for man over murder of journalist

Malta's attorney general has called for a life sentence for businessman Yorgen Fenech for allegedly masterminding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, which rocked the Mediterranean island nation four years ago.

World • 18 Aug 21

Daphne Caruana Galizia died in a massive car explosion

Inquiry blames Maltese state for death of journalist

An independent inquiry into the car bomb murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has found that the state had to bear responsibility after creating a "culture of impunity".

World • 29 Jul 21

Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb in 2017

Suspect in Malta journalist murder pleads guilty

One of three men accused of carrying out the 2017 assassination of Maltese anti-corruption journalist and blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia has pleaded guilty in court.

World • 23 Feb 21

Joseph Muscat declined to make a link with Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder

Malta PM to step down in January amid murder probe

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, under fire over his handling of investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has said he would step down after his replacement is chosen in January.

World • 02 Dec 19

Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in 2017

Maltese govt refuses immunity request in murder probe

The Maltese government has turned down a request from one of the island's richest men on for immunity in return for his cooperation in the investigation into a journalist's murder, after freeing a top official he was said to implicate.

Europe • 29 Nov 19

Joseph Muscat is accused of impeding justice

Maltese PM under increasing pressure to resign

The Maltese Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to resign, following the arrest of his chief of staff, and the stepping aside of two government ministers.

Europe • 27 Nov 19

Maltese Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi leaves the office ofPrime Minister Joseph Muscat after announcing his resignation

Two Maltese politicians resign amid murder probe

Two high-ranking politicians in Malta's government have resigned, with a third "suspending himself," as a murder probe into the killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia two years ago accelerated.

Europe • 27 Nov 19

Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017

Maltese businessman seeks pardon for murder information

Prominent Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was arrested by police as a person of interest in the murder of an anti-corruption journalist, has asked for a pardon in return for information about the case, police sources said.

World • 23 Nov 19

A confidential ECB review of Bank of Valletta said the Malta bank had failed for years to detect or address risks involving thousands of payments

EU lawmakers urge probe into Malta's top bank

European Union politicians have urged Maltese and EU authorities to investigate Malta's top lender, after the ECB found its risk monitoring had "severe shortcomings" that could have allowed money laundering or other criminal activities.

Business • 22 Nov 19

A confidential ECB report has detailed 'severe shortcomings' at Bank of Valletta that could have allowed money laundering or other criminal activities

ECB flags failings in money screening at Malta bank

Malta's biggest bank failed for years to detect or address risks involving thousands of payments, the European Central Bank said, detailing "severe shortcomings" that could have allowed money laundering or other criminal activities.

Business • 21 Nov 19

Daphne Caruana Galizia died in a car bomb in 2017

Businessman arrested in Maltese journalist murder case

Maltese police have arrested one of the country's most prominent businessmen in connection with an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Europe • 20 Nov 19

The vessel Alex docked at the port of Lampedusa in defiance of a ban on entering Italian waters

Rescue boat carrying 41 migrants docks at Italian port

A rescue boat carrying 41 migrants has docked at the port of Lampedusa in defiance of a ban on entering Italian waters, the second NGO vessel to clash with Italian authorities in a week.

World • 06 Jul 19

Konrad Mizzi, Government of Malta, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and Malta Air Travel Ltd's Paul Bugeja pictured at today's announcement

Ryanair to buy Malta Air, to increase Malta fleet

Ryanair has today agreed to establish a Malta-based carrier to grow its presence on the island and access to North Africa, adding another subsidiary to its group of airlines.

Business • 11 Jun 19

Maltese special forces guard the migrants after the ship docked in Valetta

Malta takes control of tanker hijacked by migrants

Malta's armed forces have taken control of a tanker that was hijacked by migrants it had rescued off Libya.

World • 28 Mar 19

888 is the second gambling company after GVC Holdings to relocate servers hosting online gambling platforms to Ireland

888 sets up server in Ireland ahead of Brexit

British online gambling company 888 Holdings said today that it secured a gaming licence in Malta and established a server in Ireland to mitigate a potential disruption from Brexit.

Business • 12 Mar 19

49 migrants, including a baby and several children, were rescued in December

Ireland to accept five migrants after Malta agreement

The Government has offered protection to five unaccompanied child migrants who have been seeking refuge in Malta after being rescued from the Mediterranean.

Europe • 10 Jan 19

"I make a heartfelt appeal to European leaders to show concrete solidarity for these people," Pope Francis said

Pope appeals for safe port for migrants on rescue ships

Pope Francis has urged European leaders to stop bickering over the fate of 49 migrants stuck aboard two humanitarian rescue ships on the Mediterranean and let them land at a safe port of call.

World • 06 Jan 19

Ireland is to offer refuge to around 25 of the migrants on board

Lifeline migrant boat docks in Malta

The NGO rescue ship Lifeline, which has been stranded for days in the Mediterranean carrying about 230 rescued migrants, has docked in the Maltese port of Valletta this evening.

World • 27 Jun 18