Tag: Malta

• 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.”

• Thursday, October 19th 2017 - 20:12 UTC

  Killing of Maltese journalist sends shockwaves across the European Union

  

  The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia sent shockwaves across Europe a day after her car exploded near her home, prompting the European Commission to condemn it in the “strongest possible terms”.

• Tuesday, October 17th 2017 - 11:23 UTC

  Political killing of investigative reporter and government critic in Malta

  

  A prominent blogger in the Republic of Malta, who had accused the island's government of corruption, has died in a car bomb attack, according to police. Daphne Caruana Galizia, 53, was reportedly killed when the car she was driving exploded shortly after she left her home in Bidnija, near Mosta.

• Monday, November 30th 2015 - 06:18 UTC

  Cameron urges Commonwealth countries to lead the fight against corruption

  

  Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Commonwealth countries to lead the fight against corruption at the summit in Malta, ahead of a landmark conference on the issue in the UK next year.

• Thursday, April 10th 2014 - 06:07 UTC

  Gibraltar after closer political and cooperation links with Malta

  

  Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo met with top officials from Malta this week during a two day visit focused on building links with the island state. The officials included Foreign affairs minister George Vella, Speaker of the Maltese Parliament Angelu Farrugia and Financial Services and Gaming Minister Albert Isola.

• Sunday, January 26th 2014 - 09:27 UTC

  Uruguay, Ecuador and Malta boast best climates in the world

  

  Uruguay, Ecuador and Malta were named as the best three countries in the world when it comes to climate.