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Malta

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Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Valletta

Seventy-three migrants were rescued off Malta after their drifting dinghy was intercepted earlier this morning. The group was recovered by a military...

by Ivan M. Consiglio in Malta on 14/05/2012

Society

New spate of Somali migrants land in Malta

A new wave of migrants from Somalia lands in Malta. One arrival consisted of 46 Somalis including 11 women, two of which are pregnant. Both landings...

by Ian Pace in Malta on 11/05/2012

Politics

NATO Standing Mine Counter Measure exercise held off coast of Malta

SNMCG2, which consist of TGS S Mehmet Pasa Turkish Navy, FGS Sulzbach Rosenberg German Navy, ITS Alghero Italian Navy, ESPS Turia Spanish Navy, TCG...

by Ian Pace in Malta on 23/04/2012

11/05/2012 - New spate of Somali migrants land in Malta - Malta - A new wave of migrants from Somalia...
23/04/2012 - NATO Standing Mine Counter Measure exercise held off coast of Malta - Malta - SNMCG2, which consist of TGS S Mehmet...
15/04/2012 - Duke of Gloucester visits Malta to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee - Malta - The Duke of Gloucester is in Malta to...
06/04/2012 - Good Friday Easter Parade, Zejtun, Malta - Malta - Good Friday is a somber day in Malta,...
31/03/2012 - UEFA President unveils new football facilities in Malta - Malta - UEFA President, Michel Platini unveils...
20/02/2012 - Great carnival party in Gozo - Malta - Malta - The traditional Nadur carnival takes...
11/02/2012 - Anti - ACTA protest in Malta - Malta - Maltese nationals joined protesters...
10/02/2012 - Gale force winds reported in Malta - Cirkewwa Harbour - Malta - Gale force winds hit Cirkewwa Garbor....
05/02/2012 - Malta's Eurovision song contest singer decided - Malta - Mr. Kurt Calleja will be representing...
15/01/2012 - Maltese military save 68 migrants in operation aided by US Navy - Malta - Armed Forces of Malta successfully...

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Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Valletta

Our World

Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Va...

Seventy-three migrants were rescued off Malta after their drifting dinghy was intercepted earlier this morning. The group was recovered by a military patrol boat after being located by ...
by Ivan M. Consiglio, on 14th of May 2012
New spate of Somali migrants land in Malta

Society

New spate of Somali migrants land in Malta

A new wave of migrants from Somalia lands in Malta. One arrival consisted of 46 Somalis including 11 women, two of which are pregnant. Both landings were intercepted by the local author...
by Ian Pace, on 11th of May 2012
NATO Standing Mine Counter Measure exercise held off coast of Malta

Politics

NATO Standing Mine Counter Measure exercise held off co...

SNMCG2, which consist of TGS S Mehmet Pasa Turkish Navy, FGS Sulzbach Rosenberg German Navy, ITS Alghero Italian Navy, ESPS Turia Spanish Navy, TCG Akcakoca Turkish Navy and HMS Ledbury...
by Ian Pace, on 23rd of April 2012
Good Friday Easter Parade, Zejtun, Malta

Our World

Good Friday Easter Parade, Zejtun, Malta

Good Friday is a somber day in Malta, with many towns staging a biblical reenactment of the crucifixion. There is usually a parade with robed and hooded figures dragging chains or woode...
by Neil Alexander, on 6th of April 2012
Duke of Gloucester visits Malta to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Politics

Duke of Gloucester visits Malta to celebrate Queen's Di...

The Duke of Gloucester is in Malta to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee. He met with Prime Minister Gonzi and various retired British servicemen. He visited various war memorials i...
by Alan Falzon, on 15th of April 2012
UEFA President unveils new football facilities in Malta

Sports

UEFA President unveils new football facilities in Malta

UEFA President, Michel Platini unveils the new football facilities for a Maltese third division club, Fgura United. Mr.Platini inaugurated these facilities which are part of UEFA's...
by Trevor Sollars, on 31st of March 2012
Great carnival party in Gozo - Malta

Society

Great carnival party in Gozo - Malta

The traditional Nadur carnival takes place from 17th to 21st of February 2012 in the Gozo town of Nadur, Malta. Nadur is famous for its annual Carnival Celebrations or rather Revelry he...
by Rikard Stadler, on 20th of February 2012
Anti - ACTA protest in Malta

Politics

Anti - ACTA protest in Malta

Maltese nationals joined protesters from all over the world by marching to show their anger and concern over the recent signing of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). Vallet...
by Alan Falzon, on 11th of February 2012
Gale force winds reported in Malta - Cirkewwa Harbour

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Gale force winds reported in Malta - Cirkewwa Harbour

Gale force winds hit Cirkewwa Garbor. This harbor ferries people to Gozo from Malta.This did not stop the ferries from operating any different than usual. The wind force is set to die ...
by clive camilleri, on 10th of February 2012
European Boxing Federation holds first boxing event in Malta

Sports

European Boxing Federation holds first boxing event in ...

The EBF held it's first boxing event in Malta with six bouts between UK and Maltese boxers.The heavy-weight hight light fight was won by TKO in the second round by Maltese 'Hi...
by Alan Falzon, on 27th of January 2012
Malta's Eurovision song contest singer decided

Arts & Entertainment

Malta's Eurovision song contest singer decided

Mr. Kurt Calleja will be representing Malta in this year's Eurovision Song Contest final that will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Calleja's song "This is the night&quo...
by Trevor Sollars, on 5th of February 2012
Maltese military save 68 migrants in operation aided by US Navy

Our World

Maltese military save 68 migrants in operation aided by...

Armed Forces of Malta successfully concluded a search-and-rescue operation with US Navy, saving 68 lives. Marsaxlokk, Malta. 15th January 2012
by Ivan M. Consiglio, on 15th of January 2012
Chinese New Year celebrations start in Valletta

Arts & Entertainment

Chinese New Year celebrations start in Valletta

China's Ambassador in Malta Mr Zhang Keyuan and Parliamentary Secretariat Dr. De Marco attended the opening of a weekend celebrations marking the start of the Year of the Dragon. V...
by Alan Falzon, on 14th of January 2012
Animal Rights activists demand ban on all Animal Circuses - Malta

Society

Animal Rights activists demand ban on all Animal Circus...

Around 200 people staged a protest in Valletta demanding that the country bans all animal circuses. The Circus has become a Christmas tradition and animal rights groups have been demand...
by Alan Falzon, on 20th of December 2011
Hillary Clinton visits Malta En Route to Libya

Politics

Hillary Clinton visits Malta En Route to Libya

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stopped in Malta while en route to Libya, to meet Prime MInister Dr Lawrence Gonzi and thank him for Malta's help in providing humanitarian ai...
by Alan Falzon, on 18th of October 2011
Decriminalise cannabis Protest - Valletta

Our World

Decriminalise cannabis Protest - Valletta

A group of around 250 people gathered to stage a protest demanding the decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use. Although mainly young persons, a few well known local personalitie...
by Alan Falzon, on 17th of December 2011
National parade for Malta's Republic Day

Our World

National parade for Malta's Republic Day

The small central Mediterranean island nation of Malta celebrates its Republic Day. Official celebrations started with an Armed Forces of Malta march along Republic Street to St George’...
by Ivan M. Consiglio, on 13th of December 2011
Malta Republic Day Celebrations

Society

Malta Republic Day Celebrations

People joined together in numbers to celebrate Malta’s Republic Day in the Maltese Capital city of Valletta. The Army’s marching band and wartime reenactments were just a few of the act...
by clive camilleri, on 13th of December 2011
Angyal Zoltan impresses thousands at Malta charity event

Sports

Angyal Zoltan impresses thousands at Malta charity even...

Hungarian stunt rider Angyal Zoltan shows off his stunt riding skills to thousands during the Malta annual charity motorsport gathering. Luqa. 11th December 2011
by William Attard McCarthy, on 11th of December 2011
The President of Malta attends Paqpaqli Ghal Istrina Charity Event

Society

The President of Malta attends Paqpaqli Ghal Istrina Ch...

The Paqpaqli Ghal Istrina Charity Event 2011 was the sixth edition of the Paqpaq annual motoring charity events. The Paqpaqli Ghal Istrina Charity Event takes place yearly to raise fund...
by Jeremy Bouvett, on 11th of December 2011

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