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Malta says it will recognise the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

Malta says it will recognise the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will recognise the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney...

Malta-based curator Sofia Baldi Pighi reports from Ukraine

Malta-based curator Sofia Baldi Pighi reports from Ukraine

Two European cultural workers, curator Sofia Baldi Pighi and philosopher Leonardo Caffo, recently spent ten days in Kyiv mapping the local art scene and creating a constellation of interviews that convey the cultural atmosphere of the Ukrainian...

Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and possibly Britain

Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and possibly Britain

UNITED NATIONS — Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime...

Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK

Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK

Published on 31/07/2025 - 5:52 GMT+2 Canada and Malta both announced on Wednesday that they plan to formally recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, joining France and the United Kingdom, who announced...

Canada and Malta say they will recognize Palestine, joining France and UK

Canada and Malta say they will recognize Palestine, joining France and UK

NEW YORK — Canada and Malta both announced on Wednesday that they plan to formally recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, joining France and the United Kingdom, who announced earlier they would do so....

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Malta Vintage Baseball Game, free concerts and more

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Malta Vintage Baseball Game, free concerts and more

Malta to Recognize a Palestinian State Next September

Malta to Recognize a Palestinian State Next September

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, that his country would recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Abela made this announcement...

Family's 'nightmare' after Brit, 25, plunges to his death from Malta balcony

Family's 'nightmare' after Brit, 25, plunges to his death from Malta balcony

A 25-year-old British man died after suffering multiple blunt force injuries when he plunged from a hotel balcony in Malta, an inquest has heard. Kieran Hughes, a software engineer from Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, Wales, was on a trip with friends when...

Malta diner sold to local restaurant operator

Malta diner sold to local restaurant operator

Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

UNITED NATIONS — (AP) — Malta told a high-level U.N. meeting Wednesday that it will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian...

Malta's recognition of Palestinian statehood is 'unconditional' says Abela

Malta's recognition of Palestinian statehood is 'unconditional' says Abela

Malta's commitment to recognise Palestinian statehood in September is a firm and "unconditional" promise, Prime Minister Robert Abela told parliament on Wednesday. Delivering a statement after his Facebook announcement on Tuesday, Abela reiterated...

Malta to recognise state of Palestine in September

Malta to recognise state of Palestine in September

Malta will recognise the state of Palestine during the UN General Assembly in September, the country’s Prime Minister Robert Abela announced, Anadolu reports. “Our country’s position reflects our commitment to finding a solution in favor of...

Malta joins 14 other countries in reaffirming intention to recognise the State of Palestine

Malta joins 14 other countries in reaffirming intention to recognise the State of Palestine

Ahead of the meeting of the Heads of State and Government during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, Malta joined another 14 countries in a statement confirming their intention to recognise the State of Palestine,...

Rota calls for immediate action as Malta road fatalities reach alarming highs

Rota calls for immediate action as Malta road fatalities reach alarming highs

Rota, an advocate for sustainable mobility and road safety, is calling for immediate action as road fatalities in Malta reach alarming highs. In a statement it said that Malta is facing a worsening road safety crisis. In just the past few days,...

Malta to recognize Palestinian state at September UN assembly

Malta to recognize Palestinian state at September UN assembly

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela says the Southern European nation will declare its recognition of a Palestinian state during the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. “Our position reflects our commitment to efforts for a...

Malta announces first aquaculture research centre

Malta announces first aquaculture research centre

The Government of Malta is building the country’s first aquaculture research centre, with plans to strengthen research at international levels with the best tools, skills, and resources. The Aquatic Resources Malta Agency, led by CEO Frank Fabri,...

Malta backs EU Commission plan to partially suspend Israel from research funds

Malta backs EU Commission plan to partially suspend Israel from research funds

Malta is endorsing a European Commission proposal to partly suspend Israel from the EU’s Horizon science research programme, Times of Malta is informed. The proposal was presented to member states at a meeting on Tuesday evening and would, if...

Bank of Georgia revealed as new bidder for HSBC Malta

Bank of Georgia revealed as new bidder for HSBC Malta

Bank of Georgia has emerged as the latest bidder for HSBC’s Malta operations, Times of Malta has confirmed. The Tbilisi-based bank is the banking arm of Lion Finance Group, a UK-incorporated holding company. The bid was first reported by bne...

Ex-Malta Philharmonic Orchestra CEO denies silencing staff in harassment case

Ex-Malta Philharmonic Orchestra CEO denies silencing staff in harassment case

Former Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) CEO Sigmund Mifsud has denied instructing employees to stay quiet about a sexual harassment allegation involving two colleagues. Testifying in court on Tuesday, he insisted he never discouraged reporting...

Malta to recognize Palestine at UN this September

Malta to recognize Palestine at UN this September

announced that Malta will recognize Palestine during the UN General Assembly meeting in September. He stated that this move reflects Malta’s commitment to finding a lasting peace solution in the Middle East. Abela had initially planned to...

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