[WATCH] Brussels plays down Juncker's drink problem, claims EU boss suffered sciatica attack
While everyone believes that Jean-Claude Juncker's funny walk during a summit for NATO countries was the result of one drink too many, a spokesperson for the European...
Global NGO denounces Italian trawlers in protected zone east of Malta
NGO Oceana had flagged infractions a year ago, but claims they have not yet been dealt with
Rule of law: Civil Liberties MEPs to report on corruption and press freedom

The European Parliament is concerned about the lack of progress in both murder investigations, repeated claims of harassment and intimidation of journalists...

The European Parliament is concerned about the lack of...

Miriam Dalli says policymakers should trigger change towards clean energy

PL MEP Miriam Dalli said policymakers should not wait for change to happen, but trigger change towards clean energy 

PL MEP Miriam Dalli said policymakers should not wait for...

Visa restores payments crash after hardware malfunction

A statement released on Visa Europe’s website said that users can go back...

A statement released on Visa Europe’s website said...

Miriam Dalli hits back at claims by MEPs investigating rule of law

In a Facebook post, MEP Miriam Dalli slammed comments made by MEPs Ana Gomes...

In a Facebook post, MEP Miriam Dalli slammed comments made...

Updated | Populist government sworn in, ending Italy's political deadlock

President Sergio Mattarella agreed to a revised slate of ministers, including Matteo Salvini, Luigi Di Maio, Giuseppe Conte, and Paolo Savona who was...

President Sergio Mattarella agreed to a revised slate of...

Marlene Mizzi to call it a day in European politics

The Labour MEP declared she will not run again for the European elections in...

The Labour MEP declared she will not run again for the...

Italy President appoints interim prime minister until fresh elections

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has asked former IMF economist, Carlo...

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has asked former IMF...

EU proposes banning plastic cotton buds, straws in bid to reduce marine litter

European Commission submits proposal to ban ten single-use plastic products and fishing gear

European Commission submits proposal to ban ten single-use...

Di Maio calls for Mattarella to be impeached after candidate vetoed

Giuseppe Conte gave up his mandate to form a government after the Italian...

Giuseppe Conte gave up his mandate to form a government...

Italy in crisis after president rejects Eurosceptic as economy minister

An attempt to form a government in Italy has failed after the president rejected the choice of a Eurosceptic in the role of economy minister • The move...

An attempt to form a government in Italy has failed after...

Updated | Irish anti-abortion campaign concedes defeat, as exit polls show clear pro-choice win

Exit polls by The Irish Times and RTÉ indicates that around 69% of voters in a referendum in Ireland have voted to repeal a constitutional ban on...

Exit polls by The Irish Times and RTÉ indicates...

Alfred Sant contests EC statement that Malta is affected by large share of non-performing loans

Concern about non-performing bank loans has not featured in Malta’s Country Specific Recommendations in recent years

Concern about non-performing bank loans has not...

‘Malta must step up fight against corruption’ or risk investment scare, Brussels warns

The European Commission says Malta is not supervising its financial services industry well enough

The European Commission says Malta is not supervising its...

Mark Zuckerberg appears before European Parliament

The meeting comes in the same week that the EU's General Data...

The meeting comes in the same week that the EU's...

Next MEP election dates confirmed for May 2019

European Parliament elections are expected to take place between 23 and 26 May...

European Parliament elections are expected to take place...

Italy’s next 'politically unknown' prime minister taught in Malta

Italy’s next prime minister is expected to be law professor Giuseppe...

Italy’s next prime minister is expected to be law...

Bet365 admits Malta expansion, plays down major relocation of staff from Gibraltar

Bet365 will be increasing its infrastructural capabilities in Malta and recruiting more staff but firm says it will remain committed to Gibraltar after Brexit

Bet365 will be increasing its infrastructural capabilities...

Over 31,000 unaccompanied minor asylum seekers registered in the EU in 2017

Only five unaccompanied minor asylum seekers applied for international protection in Malta in 2017

Only five unaccompanied minor asylum seekers applied...