Tag: Malta

Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 07:47 UTC
Malta ordered to end “golden passport” scheme granting EU citizenship to rich individuals

Malta has been officially warned by the European Commission to end the so-called “golden passport” scheme, the lucrative practice of selling EU citizenship to rich individuals. Other culprits include Bulgaria and Cyprus but according to the EC are moving to end the practice.
Wednesday, January 19th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Conservative Maltese woman picked to head European Parliament

The European Parliament Tuesday chose Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola to become its new speaker following the sudden death last week of Italian David Sassoli.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:28 UTC
EU begins legal action against Cyprus and Malta on “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors

Brussels on Tuesday launched legal action against Cyprus and Malta over their controversial “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors, saying they were illegal and undermined EU citizenship.
Saturday, January 11th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Killing of investigative journalist finally knocks out Malta Prime Minister accused of hampering the case

Malta's outgoing Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on Friday (Jan 10) said he was “paying the highest political price” for failing to solve a journalist's killing, the investigation into which he has been accused of hampering.
Wednesday, June 13th 2018 - 08:32 UTC
Italy/Spain insist Europe must share the burden of migrants

Italy has dispatched two ships to help take 629 migrants stuck off its shores to Spain after the new populist government refused them safe port in a bid to force Europe to share the burden of unrelenting arrivals. The rescue ship Aquarius has been stuck since Saturday in international waters off the coast of Italy and Malta, both of which have refused it entry. The ship is carrying 629 migrants including 123 unaccompanied minors, 11 children and six pregnant women.
Monday, June 11th 2018 - 08:34 UTC
Italy refuses docking to 629 migrants; Minister Salvani has promised to deport half a million illegals

A group of more than 600 migrants appear to have become the first subjects of the new Italian government's tough immigration stance without having even set foot on Italian soil. A charity rescue vessel carrying 629 people is currently stranded in the Mediterranean after Matteo Salvini, the new Italian interior minister, reportedly refused to allow it to dock at Italian ports.
Monday, January 15th 2018 - 10:39 UTC
Investigator of murdered Maltese journalist Caruana Galizia fears for his life

A former anti-corruption investigator in Malta has told BBC Newsnight he fears for his life after looking into allegations made by murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Jonathan Ferris is seeking full police protection amid concerns he could be targeted after looking into her claims against top political figures.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 08:53 UTC
Three men charged in Malta with murder of anti corruption journalist Caruana Galizia

Three men were charged in Malta on Tuesday with murder in connection with a car bomb blast that killed anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a statement read in court said.
Saturday, November 4th 2017 - 10:22 UTC
Malta political system barred from funeral of investigative journalist killed by a car bomb

Several hundred people in Malta have taken part in the funeral of a journalist killed by a car bomb attack that shocked the country last month. The crowd applauded when the coffin with Daphne Caruana Galizia arrived at the church in Mosta.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 10:15 UTC
Europe tells Malta it must bring to light the killing of journalist Daphne Caruana

”Malta must show to Europe and the world that its rules and regulations are healthy and robust,” European Commission first vice-president Frans Timmermans said. “If problems of a more general or systemic nature are brought to light, they must also be addressed, regardless of the consequences.”