Malta

Malta to formally recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says

The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.

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People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.
A screenshot from a drone video shows people gathering at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Gaza-bound Flotilla reaches Italian island, 2,000 km. from Gaza

The Gaza-bound flotilla regroups off Pantelleria, plotting its next move as it sails more than 1,000 miles toward its destination.

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Lorries with aid loads for delivery into Gaza arrive at Larnaca Port, Cyprus, June 26, 2024.

Cyprus dispatches 1,200 metric tons of aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch

Cyprus and Malta contributed the bulk of aid, and there were contributions from organizations from the United States, Italy, the Sovereign Order of Malta, and Kuwait.

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Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela attends a European Union and Western Balkans leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2023

Malta to recognize Palestinian state in September

"Our position reflects our commitment to efforts for a lasting peace in the Middle East," Abela said in a Facebook post.

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Enhancing ‘tikkun olam’: CER Prize celebrates forces for good

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS: The award winners were invited to visit Israel to meet with tech startups.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
AWARD WINNERS Veronica Celis Vergara and Nina Patrick, along with past winners at this week’s ceremony

Pope uses elevator to board plane taking him to Malta

He was also walking down the aisle of the aircraft with difficulty.

APRIL 3, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis arrives to board a plane for his visit to Malta, at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, April 2, 2022.

Pope Francis’ visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca

Opinion: Pope's teaching may provide some guidance for Malta.

APRIL 2, 2022ByJOANNE M. PIERCE
Pope Francis

The Order of Malta: From the Caliphs to modern Israel

Will we see knights walking the streets of Jerusalem soon?

FEBRUARY 24, 2021BySIMON KOTLERMAN
Ambassador Fabrizio Bozzato with former president of the Republic of Nauru, Baron Divavesi Waqa

Israeli and Emirati companies join forces to develop COVID-19 treatment

The Israeli-Emirati joint projects aim to utilize each company's strengths in order to achieve results that will integrate the expertise of both companies.

OCTOBER 2, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Photos showing Pluristem CEO and COO Yaky Yanai, and Pluristem trials

Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler

Michael Zammit Tabona, a businessman and political appointee who was appointed in 2014, could not be contacted for comment.

MAY 11, 2020ByREUTERS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel lights a candle at the memorial of the divided city and the victims of communist tyranny during a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Wall memorial on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin, Germany, November 9, 2019

Maltese businessman appears in court in car-bombing murder case

Alleged ties between the defendant and ministers have brought the Prime Minister of Malta to the brink of resignation.

DECEMBER 1, 2019ByREUTERS
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was arrested in connection with an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, leaves the Courts of Justice in Valletta, Malta, November 28, 2019.

Experiencing Malta – the sun-drenched crossroads of the Mediterranean

History, gastronomy and Jewish heritage highlight a visit to this island fortress.

AUGUST 19, 2019ByBUZZY GORDON
THE RAMPARTS of Valleta, at the entrance to the timeless city