Malta opens embassy in Banjul

The diplomatic mission seeks to carry the strength of a millenary tradition of service to the sick, the vulnerable and the forgotten. In his opening remarks, His Excellency, Domenico Giani, the new ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to The …

How does Malta’s assisted dying proposal compare to other countries?

The government has launched a public consultation into what it is calling “assisted voluntary euthanasia”, proposing that persons suffering from a terminal illness may choose to end their life under certain strict conditions. Unsurprisingly, the news …

ECHR finds no breach of human rights in Patrick Spiteri’s arrest in Malta

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found no breach of Patrick Spiteri's rights in his arrest. In 2008 Spiteri was charged with fraud, misappropriation of funds and forgery of public documents. A European arrest warrant had been issued as he …

Eurovision 2025: Everything you need to know about Malta’s participation

After what has arguably been the most controversial lead-up to a Eurovision Song Contest in Malta’s history, Miriana Conte is in Basel, Switzerland, to put the final touches on her performance of Serving, ahead of Thursday’s semi-final, and, if bookmakers …

Malta Ship Registry Launches Electronic Certificates

The Malta Ship Registry is pleased to announce that, as from 1st June 2025, certificates issued to Malta-flagged vessels will be in electronic format, marking a further step in the Registry’s digital transformation. The shift to e-certificates is in line …

Temperatures to top 25C as Southampton to be hotter than Malta this week

Despite a cloudy Monday morning, the sun is set to be shining down on Southampton again for the coming weeks. The city is expected to be around 25 degrees on Wednesday, May 14, with fine and sunny conditions. READ MORE: ‘Roast dinner’ protest staged in …

No EU toast raised with single malta: CJEU verdict spells end for 'Golden Passport' scheme

In April, Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held Malta's investor-citizenship scheme (ICS) - 'golden passports' - to be a contravention of EU laws. This was the only remaining EU member state that still operated a golden passport …

Opera Is Gozo 2025 in Malta

This October La Forza del Destino at Aurora Theaterand Tosca at Astra Theater. Current premium viewers: 22 This October, Opera is Gozo returns to the Maltese island as a beloved celebration of this powerful art form. It may come as a surprise that this …

Gemini Secures License in Malta to Offer Regulated Derivatives Across Europe

Malta eyes closer ties with Qatar as countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

Marking a significant milestone in bilateral diplomacy, Malta and Qatar celebrate 50 years of formal relations—an occasion that offers a moment to assess the steady development of their partnership. As Malta and Qatar mark the 50th anniversary of …