Criminal charges recommended in Malta government corruption inquiry
The wide-ranging review centred on the awarding of a government contract to run a gas power station
May 2024
Malta’s former prime minister charged with corruption over hospital scandal
Joseph Muscat, the central bank governor, and deputy PM accused over allegations once investigated by murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
April 2024
Nine people including baby die after boat capsizes off Lampedusa
Italian coastguard rescues 22 survivors trying to cross Mediterranean and searches for missing
March 2024
With Germany legalising cannabis, Europe is reaching a tipping point. Britain, take note
Steve Rolles
‘I’m not judging you’ – midwife Juno Carey on what it’s like to work in an abortion clinic
February 2024
Man arrested in Malta in global operation to shut down cybercrime network targeting Australians
Federal police warn they will track down alleged criminals using Warzone trojan software
January 2024
Cook like you're on holiday
‘Broad beans are so loved’: how to cook and eat as though you’re on holiday in Malta
Writer and photographer Simon Bajada shares his insights on Maltese cuisine and his recipe for a vibrant seafood salad
December 2023
Other lives
Anne Corden obituary
Other lives: Physiotherapist who took on a pastoral role with services personnel on RAF bases around Europe
October 2023
Book of the day
A Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia review – courage under fire
An unforgettable account of the life and murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Russell Crowe endorses his lifesized chocolate Gladiator statue: ‘I will be available to eat’
Oscar winner shares photo of sculpture, modelled on his Gladiator strongman Maximus, made for chocolate festival in Malta
‘I knew it was a car bomb straight away’: the day my mother Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered
Everyone in Malta read Daphne, the fearless reporter who stood up to politicians, drug traffickers, tax dodgers – until the assassination that shook her family and shocked the world
September 2023
Cats of Malta review – purr-inducing documentary aims to encourage compassion
Interviewing the humans who help strays in their Maltese neighbourhood, this is a hazy but enjoyable slice of life with cats
June 2023
Malta to allow abortion but only when woman’s life is at risk
Woman in Malta charged in court for having abortion
May 2023
Blanket Ban review – startling account of abortion laws in Malta
Maltese duo use firsthand interviews – and warm humour – to highlight the lack of reproductive rights on the island
November 2022
Malta drafts law allowing abortion if mother’s life or health at risk
Proposal follows outrage after pregnant US tourist was denied abortion despite partial miscarriage and threat to her health
October 2022
Two brothers jailed after admitting murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
EU border agency accused of serious rights violations in leaked report
July 2022
Daphne Caruana Galizia: suspect confesses to killing Maltese journalist
George Degiorgio says he would have asked for bigger payment for murder had he known more about victim
June 2022
Rights and freedom
‘If you love or are a woman, don’t go to Malta,’ say couple in abortion drama
After her ‘babymoon’ became a tragic medical crisis, Andrea Prudente wants to use her story to oppose bans on abortion
