Malta

This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors

A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.

Comino, Malta.
AN EXPLOSION in a fireworks factory in Malta.

Malta fireworks factory explodes, two injured, livestock killed

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.

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

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


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.

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

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.

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

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Greta Thunberg blames Israel for drone strike on Gaza aid ship

In the video, the climate activist stated that she had planned to board the ship on a mission with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC).

 Climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the Stop Israel demonstration against Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmo, Sweden, May 9, 2024.

NGO says Malta blocking access to Gaza-bound aid ship hit by drones

The Maltese government claimed that the ship's crew had denied its assistance, and that the ship's captain was continuing to refuse to allow a surveyor and Malta police on board.

Screen capture of the "Freedom Flotilla" struck by drone off coast of Malta, May 2, 2025.

Malta investigates neutrality breach after Israeli plane seen in airspace before flotilla attack

Malta opened an investigation into an Israeli plane recorded in airspace before a flotilla attack by a Gazan activist.

 Graffiti is seen on the hull of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as activists prepare to sail for Gaza. Malta August 16, 2024.

'Freedom flotilla' to Gaza claims targeted by drone, issues SOS - report

Unconfirmed Arab media reports attributed the strike to Israel. 

Screen capture of the "Freedom Flotilla" struck by drone off coast of Malta, May 2, 2025.

Hunter-Gatherers crossed 100 km of open sea to settle ancient Malta

Archaeologists find evidence that hunter-gatherers crossed over 100 kilometers of open sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago.

 Malta’s coastline.

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint news conference with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain April 26, 2023.

Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

SPAIN'S PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) and Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet with PA head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week.