Riikka Purra

Finland says no to more joint EU debt

Finland is opposed to a European Commission proposal that the European Union be able to take on more joint debt, Finance Minister Riikka Purra said on Friday. The European Commission…

Joe Kent resignation shines light on right-wing ties, conspiracy theories and antisemitism

Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post Tuesday...

Malta joins Europol’s largest-ever action targeting terrorist audio propaganda

Europol has coordinated the largest Referral Action Day (RAD) to date targeting terrorist propaganda...

Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle ...

Netherlands Supports European Rules to Safely Reuse Returned Medication

The Netherlands has signalled support for forthcoming European legislation that would allow patients...

Italy Says Iranian Missiles Unlikely to Reach Sicily, Bases Safe

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said there is no immediate threat of Iranian attacks on U.S....

Cyprus records fall in asylum applications according to Eurostat

Eurostat data published this week showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first...

Greece will ‘support Cyprus’ choices’ over Nato accession

Greece will back whatever decision Cyprus makes on joining NATO, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetrit...

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 March 2026

President would have final say in government's chief justice anti-deadlock plans The President wo...

Pope Leo asks media to show suffering of war, not amplify ‘propaganda’

Pope Leo urged journalists on Monday to highlight the suffering caused by war, cautioning against n...

Greece wants durable solution to ensure free shipping in Hormuz Strait

Greece does not back any separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait ‌of Hor...