Over two thirds of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their country, according to polling published Wednesday. `The Eurobarometer survey found 68 percent of Europeans said corruption was prevalent, with the highest percentages recorded among residents of Greece (98 percent), Portugal (96 percent), Malta (95 percent) and Slovenia (95 percent). The lowest percentages … Read more
“The justice minister wants him as a trophy to buttress her campaign for the presidential elections in December,” he added. “This is the long and short of it.” Romanian Justice Minister Alina-Ștefania Gorghiu has not, so far, announced any intention to run for president. Gorghiu’s spokesperson said she is “interested by all ‘fugitives,’ no matter … Read more
A travel influencer has dubbed Malta as the ultimate ’10 out of 10′ destination, proclaiming it to be supremely underrated. While many daydream of wandering the ancient ruins in Greece or lounging on Ibiza’s sunny shores, Hannah, a TikTok travel guru, assures this often-overlooked jewel offers everything you could ask for, especially if you’re travelling … Read more
In the past, the EU executive has let the bloc’s second-largest economy off the hook, even when its spending burst past the limits. But as populist governments across the Continent pull at the fabric of the European establishment and more fiscally disciplined governments accuse the Commission of turning a blind eye, things are changing. “Increased … Read more
And according to one French official, Macron likes the French-speaking former Portuguese prime minister, whom he likes to engage in intellectual discussions. But the Portuguese legal system moves at a glacial pace, and while the investigation into Costa continues, his legal woes could be brought up by Nordics seeking to boost the candidacy of socialist … Read more
The European Parliament election is here! Voters will go to the polls from Thursday to Sunday in all 27 EU member states and choose 720 members of the European Parliament. And then things get really interesting, thanks to the race for the bloc’s top jobs. To get you up to speed, we have an EU … Read more
The 1,200-page magistrate’s report, published by Malta Today, alleges that Scicluna was kept in the dark about the specifics of the deal before approving it in the budget. A previous inquiry featured only passing mention of the two men. Of those facing charges, Scicluna is the only one still holding public office. Fearne resigned as … Read more
For example, lasers could be used to flood satellite optical sensors with light, blinding or, in counterspace-speak, dazzling imaging satellites; while snooping on satellite comms can also pose a problem. France has accused Russia of trying to listen in on the Athena-Fidus satellite it shares with Italy. This year, U.S. officials briefed that Russia was developing a … Read more
Ireland in recent weeks has discussed the potential timing of recognizing Palestinian statehood in a series of meetings with the governments of Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Norway and Malta, all of whom broadly share Ireland’s view that the EU as a whole ought to recognize Palestinian statehood. Anticipating Dublin’s move, the Israeli foreign ministry issued a … Read more
In 2023 a Maltese court struck down the government’s agreement with VGH, which was taken over by Dallas-based Steward Health Care in 2018, after finding both companies failed in all their obligations. At least 24 individuals are involved in the scandal and will all stand accused of varying offences, according to the Times of Malta. “I … Read more
