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Bosnia and Herzegovina Aligns with EU Sanctions Against Iran
Worldbloombergruvlsm-lv+17svenska-dagbladetorfdie-pressemorgunbladidBusiness Insiderdelon1-serbiadanas+9 more3d ago20 sources

Bosnia and Herzegovina Aligns with EU Sanctions Against Iran

Bosnia and Herzegovina has aligned itself with the European Union's decision to impose restrictive measures against Iran. This move was confirmed by officials, indicating BiH's adherence to EU foreign policy.

Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Air Travel and Attracts Tourists to Sicily
WorldAl Jazeeracbctagesschau+13fazDWSCMPorftelexdigi24index-hrjutarnji-list+5 more4d ago16 sources

Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Air Travel and Attracts Tourists to Sicily

Mount Etna's recent eruption has caused significant travel chaos, leading to the closure of Catania airport and the cancellation of hundreds of flights, while simultaneously drawing large crowds of tourists eager to witness the volcanic activity.

Fatal Road Accidents in Albania and Malta Claim Lives
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Fatal Road Accidents in Albania and Malta Claim Lives

A 65-year-old man died in a morning accident on the Delvinë–Sarandë national road in Albania, while a 27-year-old Telangana man was killed in a road accident in Malta, with his family awaiting repatriation.

Car Accident in Sarajevo Injures One
Worldklix-ba6d ago

Car Accident in Sarajevo Injures One

A traffic accident occurred in the Dolac Malta neighborhood of Sarajevo during the morning hours, resulting in one person being injured when a vehicle overturned.

Multiple Sexual Assaults and Crimes Reported Across Europe
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Multiple Sexual Assaults and Crimes Reported Across Europe

Authorities across Europe are investigating various serious crimes, including a man detained for murder in the Stockholm archipelago, a man suspected of multiple sexual offenses in Turku, Finland, and a sexagenarian imprisoned in France for ordering child rapes online.

Ghana and Malta Launch Ethics Education Partnership
Worldmyjoyonline20d ago

Ghana and Malta Launch Ethics Education Partnership

The governments of Ghana and Malta, in collaboration with StepUp Nigeria, have launched the Malta-Ghana Ethics Education Partnership, a project aimed at strengthening ethics education and empowering youth with integrity.

Malta's NAO Criticizes €12 Million MGA Office Deal
Businessthe-shift-news23d ago

Malta's NAO Criticizes €12 Million MGA Office Deal

Malta's National Audit Office (NAO) has issued fresh criticism over a €12 million office lease and refurbishment project for the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which was overseen by former Executive Chairman Joseph Cuschieri. The report raises new questions regarding the deal.

EU Commission Releases Rule of Law Report for Member States and Candidates
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EU Commission Releases Rule of Law Report for Member States and Candidates

The European Commission published its annual rule of law report, evaluating the progress and challenges in justice systems, anti-corruption efforts, and media freedom across EU member states and candidate countries. While some nations like Greece showed progress, others, including Romania, Hungary, Serbia, and Malta, faced criticism regarding political influence, corruption, and judicial independence.

Greece and Malta Address Maritime Terrorism at UN
Worldnaftemporiki1mo ago

Greece and Malta Address Maritime Terrorism at UN

Greece and Malta highlighted the growing threat of maritime terrorism at the United Nations, emphasizing its potential to disrupt international trade, ports, and supply chains. Maritime security is evolving into a critical component of global security.

Tourist Killed by Collapsing Rock Arch in Malta
Worlddelfi-ltindex-hrdh-les-sports1mo ago3 sources

Tourist Killed by Collapsing Rock Arch in Malta

A 26-year-old jet-skier was killed when a popular rock arch in Malta collapsed as he passed underneath it. Witnesses reported seeing a fissure in the arch prior to its collapse.

Ireland considers paid leave for miscarriage or abortion
Politicsirish-independent1mo ago

Ireland considers paid leave for miscarriage or abortion

The Irish coalition government is considering a new plan to introduce paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage or have an abortion. This move follows similar measures recently implemented in Northern Ireland and Malta.

Alex Borg's New Shadow Cabinet Faces Internal Tensions and Concerns
Worldthe-shift-news1mo ago

Alex Borg's New Shadow Cabinet Faces Internal Tensions and Concerns

Alex Borg's newly formed shadow cabinet in Malta has already raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest and exposed internal tensions within the Nationalist parliamentary group. The Opposition Leader was reportedly forced to revise his original plans.

Maltese OPM Defies Law Over Vision 2050 Cube Project Spending
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Maltese OPM Defies Law Over Vision 2050 Cube Project Spending

Malta's Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is reportedly in breach of law, having failed to respond to Freedom of Information requests for details on expenditure for the controversial Vision 2050 cube project installed at Valletta’s entrance, more than four months after the requests were submitted.

Mortgage Rates Vary Widely Across Eurozone
Businessindex-hr1mo ago

Mortgage Rates Vary Widely Across Eurozone

Despite sharing the same currency, mortgage rates in the Eurozone differ drastically, with Malta offering the cheapest at 2.08% and Latvia the most expensive at 4.18%, highlighting market fragmentation.

Malta PM Abela Reorganizes Secretariat, Removes OPM Officials
Politicsthe-shift-news2mo ago

Malta PM Abela Reorganizes Secretariat, Removes OPM Officials

Two senior officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Aaron Zahra and Anthony David Gatt, have been removed from their positions as part of a broader reorganization of Prime Minister Robert Abela’s secretariat in Malta, led by Chief of Staff Mark Mallia.

Malta Threatens to Block EU Online Betting Tax Proposal
Politicsindex-hrcdm-memkd-mk11d ago3 sources

Malta Threatens to Block EU Online Betting Tax Proposal

The European Union is considering a proposal to tax online betting, but Malta has threatened to block the initiative. This move highlights potential disagreements among member states regarding new taxation policies.

Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Prompts Hybrid Attack Concerns
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Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Prompts Hybrid Attack Concerns

An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, prompting German officials, including the Interior Minister, to describe it as a new level of threat and a potential hybrid attack. The incident has raised concerns about airport security and the nature of modern threats.

European Commissioner and MEPs Visit Exit Festival in Malta
Worlddanas15d ago

European Commissioner and MEPs Visit Exit Festival in Malta

Following a joint action by Exit and the 'Malta with Students' initiative, which displayed a banner supporting Serbian students, European Commissioner Glenn Micallef and Members of the European Parliament visited the Exit festival in Malta.

Malta's Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling
Businessthe-shift-news21d ago

Malta's Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling

A new analysis by the Central Bank of Malta indicates that the country's property market is cooling after years of rapid growth, with homes taking longer to sell and buyers having more choices.

Controversial Buskett ODZ Project Unanimously Refused
Politicsthe-shift-news26d ago

Controversial Buskett ODZ Project Unanimously Refused

A controversial application to convert protected ruins in Malta's Buskett woodlands into 'farmer’s quarters' has been unanimously rejected by the Planning Commission. This decision came despite earlier U-turns by two government regulators.

Ryanair-Air Malta Plane Window Blows Out Mid-Air
TechnologyThe Guardian1mo ago

Ryanair-Air Malta Plane Window Blows Out Mid-Air

A passenger was nearly sucked out of his seat when a Boeing 737-800's window blew out mid-air on a Ryanair-Air Malta flight from Greece, prompting questions about the incident's cause and potential recurrence.

Malta Minister's 'Mafia Villa' Proxy Paid €50 an Hour
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Malta Minister's 'Mafia Villa' Proxy Paid €50 an Hour

Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request reveal that the lawyer who acted as an intermediary for a controversial 'mafia villa' linked to Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo was paid €50 an hour under an unusual consultancy contract.

Maltese Tycoon on Trial for Ordering Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's Murder
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeeratelex+11morgunbladidpublicodeloindex-hrn1-serbiaobservador24urdnevnik-bg+3 more1mo ago14 sources

Maltese Tycoon on Trial for Ordering Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's Murder

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial, accused of ordering and paying 150,000 euros for the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Prosecutors allege Fenech orchestrated the bombing that killed her.

New PL CEO Ivan Falzon Contradicts Previous Advice
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

New PL CEO Ivan Falzon Contradicts Previous Advice

Ivan Falzon has accepted a powerful appointment as CEO of Malta's Labour Party, just days after publicly stating it was time for a new generation to take over and that his own time in senior positions was ending.

Malta Tourism Officials Force Beachgoers from Comino Beach
Worldthe-shift-news1mo ago

Malta Tourism Officials Force Beachgoers from Comino Beach

Footage released by Moviment Graffitti shows Malta Tourism Authority officials instructing beachgoers to leave a public rocky area of Comino's Blue Lagoon, allegedly to enforce private commercial interests related to deckchairs.

Malta's ERA Reverses Buskett Forest Hotel Objection
Politicsthe-shift-news11d ago

Malta's ERA Reverses Buskett Forest Hotel Objection

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) reversed its opposition to the controversial Buskett Forest Hotel redevelopment just five days before last May’s general elections, paving the way for its approval.

Maltese Man Arrested in €750,000 Sicily Cash Mystery
Worldthe-shift-news12d ago

Maltese Man Arrested in €750,000 Sicily Cash Mystery

A Maltese man at the center of a mysterious €750,000 cash seizure off the Sicilian coast has been arrested in Malta upon his return from Italy, as investigators intensify efforts to uncover the money's origin.

Croatia Faces Highest Tourism Seasonality in Europe
Businessrzeczpospolita24d ago

Croatia Faces Highest Tourism Seasonality in Europe

Croatia is experiencing the most significant problem with seasonality in European tourism, while Malta faces the least. This issue highlights the varying impact of seasonal fluctuations on different European tourist destinations.

Malta Experiences Blackout Amidst Heatwave
Worldtvn2426d ago

Malta Experiences Blackout Amidst Heatwave

A severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius has caused power grid overload and blackouts across Malta, with some outages lasting for dozens of hours and posing health risks to residents.

Malta Regulator Reverses Decision on Buskett Development
Worldthe-shift-news1mo ago

Malta Regulator Reverses Decision on Buskett Development

Two government watchdogs in Malta have performed a dramatic U-turn on a controversial plan to convert protected ruins in the heart of Buskett into 'farmer’s quarters,' reviving an application previously rejected by the Planning Authority's experts.

Malta PM Accused Over Manoel Island Development
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Malta PM Accused Over Manoel Island Development

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela faces accusations of betraying the public after the Planning Authority approved the sanctioning and expansion of an illegal commercial padel complex on Manoel Island.

Poland's Most Famous Abandoned Hospital Back on Sale
Businessrzeczpospolita1mo ago

Poland's Most Famous Abandoned Hospital Back on Sale

The former hospital of the Order of Malta Knights in Mokrzeszów, known for its architecture, is again being offered for sale by the Świdnica district starosty after previous unsuccessful attempts. Its condition continues to deteriorate.

Maltese Tycoon on Trial for Journalist's Murder
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianSCMP+5France 24delfi-ltindex-hrjutarnji-listthe-shift-news1mo ago8 sources

Maltese Tycoon on Trial for Journalist's Murder

Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman, has gone on trial for allegedly ordering the 2017 assassination of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech pleaded not guilty as the jury trial commenced.

UN Reports 50,000 Missing After Venezuela Earthquakes
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UN Reports 50,000 Missing After Venezuela Earthquakes

The United Nations has announced that over 50,000 people are missing in Venezuela following recent earthquakes, with the death toll exceeding 900. This comes as the EU continues various activities, including backing a Rett syndrome therapy and holding energy talks with Iraq.

Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million
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Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million

Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the country's population at 10 million, avoiding a potential clash with the EU. Data indicates that older voters and urban areas largely led the opposition to the anti-immigration proposal.