Voting

UK Lowers Voting Age in Unprecedented Overhaul of Electoral System

UK Lowers Voting Age in Unprecedented Overhaul of Electoral System

The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system.…

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Labour Party wins the absolute majority of local councils – Gap is over 47,000 votes – Labour support is 58%

Labour Party wins the absolute majority of local councils – Gap is over 47,000 votes – Labour support is 58%

The last day of counting of the Local elections vote confirmed that the Labour Party confirmed its position as the clear winners. The Labour Party obtained the majority in 51councils…

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A quick look: India votes… the world’s biggest election

A quick look: India votes… the world’s biggest election

More than one-eighth of humanity will have the opportunity to vote in the Indian elections that opens today. Those voters will speak 22 official languages and thousands of dialects.…

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Germany’s top court rules the exclusion of disabled individuals under court-ordered care from voting in federal elections as unconstitutional

Germany’s top court rules the exclusion of disabled individuals under court-ordered care from voting in federal elections as unconstitutional

Germany's top court ruled on Thursday that it was unconstitutional to exclude disabled invididuals under court-ordered care from voting in federal elections. The Federal Consitutitional Court in Karlsruhe ruled that…

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EU Emissions Rules Threaten Malta’s Maritime Hub, Forum Warns MEPs

The Malta Maritime Forum presented compelling data at the European Parliament in Brussels, showing h...

Macron asks Netanyahu to ‘refrain from a ground offensive’ in Lebanon

Emmanuel Macron said he asked Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a ground offensive in Leb...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 March 2026

Updated 1120 Malta Arranges Special Flight to Repatriate Citizens from UAE: Deputy Prime Minister...

Iranian drones strike airport terminal in Azerbaijan

At least two people were injured after three Iranian drones targeted the passenger terminal at Nakhc...

Swedish fighter jets patrol Iceland in show of force over Arctic

For the first time, Swedish fighter jets are patrolling Iceland’s airspace as part of NATO’s “Arctic...

Iran says US will regret sinking frigate

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the US torpedo strike that sank the Iranian frigate...

China to build ‘birth-friendly society’, refine social security system

China has announced plans to build a “childbirth-friendly society” over the next five years as it at...

Impact of Iran Conflict on Malta’s Geopolitical Landscape

As the war involving Iran continues to evolve, much of the international attention remains focused o...

Putin Says Ukrainian ‘Terrorist Attack’ Caused Tanker to Sink Off Malta

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of carrying out what he described as a “terrorist a...

Turkey says NATO defences destroyed Iran missile, risking war expansion

Turkey said NATO air defence systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile headed towards its air...