Dimitris Avramopoulos

EU working on solution for Sea-Watch saga

European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said Thursday that the European Union was working to find a solution for the 42 migrants on the Sea-Watch 3 ship but added that…

Macron accuses Italy of “cynicism and irresponsibility”

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accused Italy of "cynicism and irresponsibility" over its refusal to take in hundreds of migrants stranded on a rescue ship in the Mediterranean. Macron…

European Agenda on Migration: Still fragile situation gives no cause for complacency

While joint EU efforts have continued to show results, the situation remains fragile due to ongoing migratory pressure, as evidenced by newly increased arrivals along the Eastern and the Western…

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 February 2026

Malta News Briefing Parliament fails to agree on Chief Justice A government motion to appoint ...

Rules of War Under Severe Strain, New Study Warns

An authoritative survey of 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months has concluded that internation...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4th Feburary 2026

Updated 1300 PM Defends Storm Fund Eligibility Despite Planning Irregularities: Prime Minister Ro...

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder

The ex-husband of former US first lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with the murder of h...

Malta Reimburses Just 16% of Cancer Medicines, Patients Left Struggling

Only 16% of cancer medicines are reimbursed in Malta, a stark contrast to countries like Germany and...

Police Inquiry into Lord Mandelson: Details on Confidential Information

The Metropolitan Police has begun a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson. He is a former Labo...

Maltese support for EU Membership and European Parliament Remains Strong

Maltese citizens remain overwhelmingly positive about European Union membership, a Eurobarometer sur...

Updated: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, assasinated

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of Libya’s former ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed at th...

Italy Set to Approve Tougher Security Measures After Violent Turin Protests

The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is preparing to introduce a new packag...

Tensions Rise as US Military Downs Iranian Drone in Arabian Sea

A US stealth warplane has shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in...