Damaged Gaza aid ship to be towed to Mediterranean port – Foreign Minister
The damaged Gaza aid ship Conscience will be towed to a Mediterranean port for repairs, Foreign Minister Ian Borg said Sunday. The vessel was allegedly struck by Israeli drones outside Malta’s waters earlier this month. A government surveyor found only minor damage, and Malta offered to fund repairs at sea. Borg said the 12 people onboard will enter Malta before being repatriated. Six others had already been flown out on May 5. The destination port was not named, but Borg thanked Turkey for its assistance. (The Malta Independent)
PM meets Pope Leo XIV, invites him to Malta
Prime Minister Robert Abela, his wife Lydia, and daughter Giorgia Mae met Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, the day he officially began his papacy as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Speaking to the national broadcaster, Abela said he invited the Pope to visit Malta and hopes the visit will happen. The ceremony was attended by key figures, including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (TVM)
PN says its euthanasia stance is pro-life
Opposition Leader and Partit Nazzjonalista head Bernard Grech said the PN’s stance on the government’s euthanasia proposals will remain pro-life. Speaking on NET TV, he noted that internal and international discussions within the party are ongoing, while also considering input from various groups. He emphasized that the PN will continue engaging in dialogue to ensure its position upholds individual dignity. Grech stressed the party’s commitment to life, saying decisions are always made with people in mind. He also criticized the government for failing to address the rising cost of living, accusing it of abandoning the public as prices soar. He said this is why the PN continues to push its proposals, which the government rejected in Parliament. (TVM)
