Germany, France ban travellers from Britain over Omicron fears
There has been no indication that Maltese authorities will do the same
Dutch government imposes strict Christmas lockdown amid COVID surge
The Netherlands is one of many European countries trying to stem the spread of the Omicron variant
No burden sharing, member states to be paid €6,000 for migrant relocation

Scheme is aimed at stemming Syrian flow of UN-recognised refugees

Scheme is aimed at stemming Syrian flow of UN-recognised...

Four dead in storm as England warns of biggest storm in 60 years

Storm and tidal surge cause evacuations and widespread panic in northern Europe

Storm and tidal surge cause evacuations and widespread...

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela passes away

At 95 years of age, the man who fought for freedom in South Africa Nelson...

At 95 years of age, the man who fought for freedom in South...

Vatican rebuffs UN sex abuse queries

The Holy See refuses to provide information requested by the United Nations.

The Holy See refuses to provide information requested by...

Protesters call for strikes and blockades as crisis deepens in Ukraine

Anti-government protesters near presidential administration buildings in Kyiv, offer hot drinks and snacks as a peace offering to the riot police squad.

Anti-government protesters near presidential administration...

New forensic study concludes Arafat was not poisoned

Palestinians have dismissed the French report as “politicised”

Palestinians have dismissed the French report as...

Vella in Kiev, Ashton sends political director to OSCE

Foreign minister in Kiev while big member states decide not to attend OSCE...

Foreign minister in Kiev while big member states decide not...

Small fishers join forces in ‘Malta Commitment’ for better dialogue

Governments, small-scale fishers, scientists and NGOs join forces for the future of fish and fisheries in the Mediterranean

Governments, small-scale fishers, scientists and NGOs join...

India pushes to change WTO subsidy rules

India says it will not compromise on food security, may stall World Trade Organisation deal on subsidies.

India says it will not compromise on food security, may...

Lebanese army to control Tripoli

Lebanon's government tells the army to take control of security in the city of Tripoli after 10 people die in two days of fighting.

Lebanon's government tells the army to take control of...

Evidence links Assad to Syria war crimes

UN human rights chief says there is evidence Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be responsible for war crimes.

UN human rights chief says there is evidence Syrian...

Muscat, Barroso discuss Ukraine visit as Kiev protests are violently quashed

Ahead of visit by Ukrainian president Victor Yanukovych, Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat discusses EU stance with José Manuel Barroso

Ahead of visit by Ukrainian president Victor Yanukovych,...

Ukraine stand-off as protestors defy ban

Protesters gather in Ukrainian capital Kiev ahead of fresh rallies seeking to remove President Yanukovych over his refusal to sign deal with EU.

Protesters gather in Ukrainian capital Kiev ahead of fresh...

Thai Prime Minister rejects resignation demand

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra rejects protesters' demands for her...

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra rejects protesters'...

Croatia votes against same-sex marriage

Croatian voters back proposals to ban same-sex marriages in a referendum, with two-thirds approving changes to the constitution.

Croatian voters back proposals to ban same-sex marriages in...

Lampedusa tragedy | Italian navy failed to effect instant, faster rescue

On 11 October, Rome received a 12:39pm rescue call but instead passed the buck to the Maltese armed forces even though an Italian patrol boat was only two...

On 11 October, Rome received a 12:39pm rescue call but...

Actor Paul Walker dies

Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker lost his life in a high-speed car crash in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon

Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker lost his life in a...

Thai protestors seize state TV

Protestors demonstrating against Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra seized control of the state television during clashes with riot police

Protestors demonstrating against Thai PM Yingluck...