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Republic of Malta

Malta is a southern European island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Valletta. It joined the European Union in 2004, and the eurozone in 2008.

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Several foreign ministers and staffers sit at a meeting of the OSCE in Malta

Russia's Lavrov on Malta: A war of words

Russia's Lavrov on Malta: A war of words

The Russian foreign minister caused controversy at a meeting of the OSCE.
PoliticsDecember 5, 2024
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Spain, Ireland poised to back Palestinian state

Spain, Ireland poised to back Palestinian state

A number of EU member states are lining up behind an initiative by Spain and Ireland to recognize a Palestinian state.
PoliticsMay 20, 2024
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LGBTQ+ rights in Europe: Malta tops most progressive list

LGBTQ+ rights in Europe: Malta tops most progressive list

A new ranking and study shed light on the continent's most and least progressive countries on LGBTQ+ rights.
Human RightsMay 17, 2024
A photo of a visa for Australia in a passport

Why are 'golden visa' schemes being scrapped?

Why are 'golden visa' schemes being scrapped?

Australia is the latest country to ax golden visas for wealthy foreign investors, in an effort to battle corruption.
BusinessJanuary 25, 2024
A German passport is seen with a map of Europe

Why are some passports more powerful than others?

Why are some passports more powerful than others?

Traveling the world is hassle-free with some passports, but nightmarish with others. What explains this imbalance?
TravelJuly 13, 2023
A participant at the Malta Pride Parade surrounded by a giant rainbow flag

LGBTQ rights in Europe: Malta leads, Poland lags

LGBTQ rights in Europe: Malta leads, Poland lags

A new ranking shows a clear geographical divide in Europe when it comes to progress on LGBTQ rights.
EqualityMay 17, 2023
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A protestor holds a photo of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during a vigil demanding justice

Is the EU doing enough to protect journalists?

Four years after the death of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia many feel EU pledges to protect journalists aren't enough.
Press FreedomOctober 16, 2021
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