Malta EU Politics Newswire

Malta registers record levels of tourist expenditure and the EU’s largest increase in bed nights

The record levels of tourist expenditure in the Maltese Islands in 2025 - nearing the €4 billion mark - are a clear call for all stakeholders to intensify ongoing collective efforts and investments, as the country continues to realign and future-proof this …

EU Council appoints new EPPO prosecutors for Belgium and Czechia

Brussels, 11 February 2026 The Council today appointed two new prosecutors to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO): Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel Zeman for Czechia.  Role and mandate European prosecutors supervise investigations and …

Greece, Malta pose problems for EU’s proposed Russia oil services ban

EXCLUSIVE: Austrian MEP slams EU for moving to treat abortion pill as ‘critical’ drug

News ‘The logic behind' abortion pills ‘is absurd,' Austrian MEP Gerald Hauser said, arguing that if abortion is considered a 'remedy,' then 'the child is declared to be a disease.’ (LifeSiteNews) — A member of the European Parliament …

Malta should not join Board of Peace, foreign affairs secretary tells committee

Malta should not join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, as things stand, Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Christopher Cutajar told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday evening. Cutajar told the parliamentary committee for foreign affairs that, after …

Two EU members oppose bloc’s latest Russia sanctions

Greece and Malta have expressed concerns about Brussels’ proposal to ban maritime services for shipping Russian crude Greece and Malta are opposing an EU proposal to ban maritime services for Russian crude oil, according to media reports, making the two …

Greece Near EU Bottom in 2025 Corruption Index Ranking

Greece at bottom of 2025 EU corruption perceptions index. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks 56th out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 50 out of 100 and remaining among the European Union’s …

Ryanair fares to and from Malta set to stay flat or ease slightly, CEO says

Ryanair fares to and from Malta will either decrease slightly or stay the same, even as fares across Europe rise, airline CEO Michael O’Leary said on Wednesday. Answering media questions during a short visit to Malta, O’Leary said that the 2024 fiscal year …

Bloomberg: Two EU countries are blocking new sanctions against Russia. And itʼs not even Hungary and Slovakia

Greece and Malta have become the main obstacles to the European Unionʼs proposal to replace price caps on Russian oil with a ban on services needed to transport the fuel. Bloomberg writes about this, citing sources. These countries fear that such a change …

EU not ready for joint Eurobonds

Brussels has given the back of its hand. Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden remain the main opponents of the idea proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron. Yesterday, February 10, he again called for the creation of a “common debt capacity” (Eurobonds …

Greece and Malta Challenge EU Plan to Ban Russian Oil Transport

Greece and Malta have voiced doubts over the advisability of a complete European Union ban on services related to the transportation of Russian oil during discussions on the 20th EU sanctions package. Shipping Economies Face Direct Losses The issue emerged …

EU sanctions plan will complete Russia’s shift into the shadow fleet

THE European Union’s proposed maritime services ban will see the remaining 20% of Russian crude oil transits on tankers owned or insured by EU entities, moved on to the shadow fleet*. While the slated move to replace a Russian oil price cap with a ban on …

Greece and Malta block EU proposal to replace price cap on Russian oil - Bloomberg

Greece and Malta have become the main obstacle to the implementation of the EU proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a ban on services necessary for the transportation of this fuel, Bloomberg reports, writes UNN. According to sources …

Amazon, Apple & Google: These 14 Companies Are Among The Biggest Tax Dodgers In The EU

Article – The Better News 1,000 billion euros: According to the EU Commission, this is the amount of damage caused to EU member states by tax evasion. That is almost three times the budget deficit of the EU member states. Every working person has to pay …

Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the European Parliament on Extreme Weather Events and Strengthening European ...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 10 Feb 2026 Today we reflect on the impact of the recent extreme weather events that have struck big parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta and Greece. Fi...

Malta’s 1956 integration referendum: 70 years after

On February 11-12, 1956, 70 years ago, Maltese citizens were asked to vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in a referendum with this question: ‘Do you approve of the proposals as set out in the Malta Government Gazette of the 10th January, 1956?’ The proposals were far- …

TMID Editorial: Insularity is Malta’s hidden tax

Malta's perennial challenge is not a lack of ambition, but a surplus of geography. Insularity, often treated in Brussels as a footnote rather than a defining condition, functions in practice as a hidden tax on Maltese businesses. The debate around the …

Greece, Malta oppose EU ban on Russian oil transport services — Bloomberg

NEW YORK, February 10. /TASS/. Greece and Malta have voiced doubts about the advisability of the European Union introducing a full ban on services related to the transportation of Russian oil, including insurance and freight, Bloomberg reported, …

Cyprus Business Now: housing, tourism, gender gap, forex sector, CBC

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman …

Realpolitik for Real Change: Strategic Political Advisory Post-Budget 2026

Strategic Advisor Warns That Political Naivety Is as Dangerous as Political Cynicism LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Days after the UK Budget reshaped the 2026 political landscape; a strategic advisor with …

Hearing Set on Spinal Cord Injury Funding Boost

Advocates for Increasing Research for Spinal Cord Injury host a Congressional Briefing and Will Meet with 60 Congressional Offices February 17. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advocates for increasing …

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE CALLS OUT PLAN TO BYPASS CONGRESS AND DEFUND NASA SCIENCE

Withholding congressionally appropriated NASA science funds signals a broader crisis of democratic governance, not just funding. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the breaking news that the Office of …

How the presidential election could impact Portugal's Nationality Law

Portugal elects António José Seguro as president, with Nationality Law reforms set to return to parliament amid continued speculation LISBON, PORTUGAL, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portugal’s presidential election has delivered a …

Victim’s Attorney: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Already Lost $6 Billion in Potential Value

U.S. seized 127,271 BTC now down $6B as price falls; victims await outcome of ongoing Prince Group fraud and forfeiture litigation. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crypto recovery attorney Marc Fitapelli …

FinCEN Minnesota GTO Signals Heightened Compliance Expectations for Banks and Money Transmitters

FinCEN’s Minnesota GTO requires reporting of $3K+ international transfers in two counties, signaling tougher AML enforcement for banks and MSBs nationwide. ROCKLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FinCEN’s newly issued …

Dallas Law Firm Founder, Asma Din, Celebrates The One Year Anniversary of Immigration Invasion Podcast

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Din Law Group, PLLC proudly announces the one-year anniversary of the Immigration Invasion Podcast. Hosted by founder and lead Attorney, Asma Din, alongside Robert Armstrong of Armstrong …

ECRE Policy Paper: Budgeting for Asylum, Migration and Inclusion in Europe after 2027

|Published on: 11th February 2026|Categories: News| ECRE has published a policy paper which analyses the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for the EU’s long-term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)) the period 2028-2034. The paper is focused on …

RidePair Climate Initiative Aligns with State Goals to Reduce Single-Occupancy Vehicle Travel

SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the transportation sector continues to be the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the RidePair Climate Initiative today reaffirmed its …

Reputation Pros Named Among Best Reputation Management Companies in London

Leading U.S.-Based Firm Recognized by Both Manchester Digital and London Post for Excellence in Online Reputation Management LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reputation Pros, a premier online reputation …

Calvary Placement Agency Announces Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Los Angeles, California

Calvary Placement Agency announces the opening of its Los Angeles, California location, focused on case management and resource coordination for children LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement …

Calvary Placement Agency Announces Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Columbus, Ohio

Calvary Placement Agency announces the opening of its Columbus, Ohio location, focused on providing case management and resource coordination for children COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement …

Former U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith Urges Washington Legislature to Pass HB 2526 to Increase Penalties for Sex Buyers

"One to two children every week. That's how many Seattle Police pull from sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue North alone, while many more are recruited online." OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Nagorno Karabakh president calls for implementation of Swiss Peace Initiative

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly one year after the Swiss parliament adopted a motion on a peace forum for Nagorno Karabakh, the acting president of the Republic of Artsakh has written to Swiss Foreign Minister …

Powerful Documentary 'Tough Old Broads' Makes World Premiere at Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival - February 10, 2026

A Documentary About Trailblazing Women From Emmy Nominated, Multi-Award Winning Filmmaker Stacey Tenenbaum LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The extraordinary documentary "Tough Old Broads," from …

Jailed archbishop appeals to Vance on visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan

Clergyman calls on VP to fulfill Trump's pledge on hostages ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Armenian government seeks to focus discussions with Vice President JD Vance on strengthening bilateral ties, one …

SUDF Highlights Emerging Role of Digital Recovery Ecosystems in Expanding CPS-AD Peer Support Nationwide

New AI-supported recovery infrastructure strengthens CPS-AD, improves accountability, and advances professionalism in addiction recovery services ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Substance Use Disorder …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Welcomes Bipartisan House Action on Housing Supply and Affordability

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a bipartisan effort designed …

Spire.AI Unveils Knowra, a Domain-aware Context Intelligent Platform to Solve Complex Enterprise Objectives

Spire.AI Knowra delivers knowledge-graph-driven context intelligence, turning fragmented enterprise data, systems, and AI into decision-ready outcomes. ISELIN, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spire.AI, a pioneer in …

Corporate Whistleblower Center Calls on Trump Administration to Revive DOGE to Combat Ongoing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of ...

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging the Trump Administration to reinstate the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) so it can continue its critical mission of …