Champions League play-off round draw

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw took place on Friday 31 January. The Champions League play-offs will take place over two legs on the weekdays of February 11 and February 12, as well as February 18 and February 19.

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3rd February 2026

A US stealth warplane has shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement from the US military. The incident occurred...

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd February 2026

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27th January 2026

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Libya plans to boost gas exports to Europe by 2030

3rd February 2026

Libya plans to boost its natural gas production in the next five years to have more supply available for export to Europe by early 2030, National Oil Corporation Chairman Massoud Suleman...

Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6% – Istat

2nd February 2026

Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the start of comparable data in 2004, according to provisional figures released by the nationa...

Vivian’s Long-Term Growth Through Investment in People, Innovation and Partnerships

2nd February 2026

Vivian continues to widen its portfolio with the announcement of new representation agreements with worldwide R&D pharmaceutical companies. “These latest agreements crown a very succ...

EU Crypto Rules Pose Challenges for National Bans on Service Providers

19th December 2025

Two local analysts have cautioned that any attempt by EU Member States to block or restrict the passporting of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in...

Majority of employers say ESG must be integrated into core business strategy

27th January 2026

Employers are increasingly realising the benefits of incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their business strategies as opposed to treating ESG as ...

Vivian Announces Partnership with Novartis Pharma Services AG in Malta

22nd January 2026

Vivian has entered into a distribution agreement with worldwide R&D pharmaceutical company Novartis Pharma Services AG, a move that continues to reflect Vivian’s established reputati...

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Champions League play-off round draw

Italy Set to Approve Tougher Security Measures After Violent Turin Protests

Tensions Rise as US Military Downs Iranian Drone in Arabian Sea

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 February 2026

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd February 2026

Holocaust Remembrance: “Never again should not be an empty promise” – Metsola

Investors protection rules strengthened as EP and Council reach major agreement

Libya plans to boost gas exports to Europe by 2030

Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6% – Istat

Vivian’s Long-Term Growth Through Investment in People, Innovation and Partnerships

EU Crypto Rules Pose Challenges for National Bans on Service Providers

Majority of employers say ESG must be integrated into core business strategy

Vivian Announces Partnership with Novartis Pharma Services AG in Malta

Tensions Rise as US Military Downs Iranian Drone in Arabian Sea

Explosion in Iran: Israel denies involvement

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Champions League play-off round draw

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