Malta

'An important step': Malta recognizes all Israeli travel documents, not just passports

"This important step will enable all Israelis who wish to travel to beautiful Malta to do so," said Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

AUGUST 19, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

An illustrative image of a passport with stamps from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport.

Protesters hold pictures of the late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia as they gather outside the prime minister's office to call for his resignation, in Valletta, Malta on November 20, 2019, the day Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was detained on his yacht after he tried to leave Malta.

Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report

Matthew Caruana Galizia had contacted the Guardian prior to his mother's murder to begin collaboration on the investigation, but instead began a project to bring her killers to justice.

AUGUST 8, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors

A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.

JULY 8, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI

AN EXPLOSION in a fireworks factory in Malta.

Malta fireworks factory explodes, two injured, livestock killed

The explosion could be heard from several kilometers away and shattered windows across large portions of Malta.

JUNE 1, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Malta to formally recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says

The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS

People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.

Gaza-bound Flotilla reaches Italian island, 2,000 km. from Gaza

The Gaza-bound flotilla regroups off Pantelleria, plotting its next move as it sails more than 1,000 miles toward its destination.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A screenshot from a drone video shows people gathering at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Cyprus dispatches 1,200 metric tons of aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch

Cyprus and Malta contributed the bulk of aid, and there were contributions from organizations from the United States, Italy, the Sovereign Order of Malta, and Kuwait.

AUGUST 19, 2025ByREUTERS

Lorries with aid loads for delivery into Gaza arrive at Larnaca Port, Cyprus, June 26, 2024.

Malta to recognize Palestinian state in September

"Our position reflects our commitment to efforts for a lasting peace in the Middle East," Abela said in a Facebook post.

JULY 30, 2025ByREUTERS

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela attends a European Union and Western Balkans leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2023

Looking for a vacation abroad? Three cheap and beautiful beach destinations you must know

JULY 26, 2025ByMAARIV ONLINE - NEWS AGENCY

Greta Thunberg blames Israel for drone strike on Gaza aid ship

In the video, the climate activist stated that she had planned to board the ship on a mission with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC).

MAY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the Stop Israel demonstration against Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmo, Sweden, May 9, 2024.

NGO says Malta blocking access to Gaza-bound aid ship hit by drones

The Maltese government claimed that the ship's crew had denied its assistance, and that the ship's captain was continuing to refuse to allow a surveyor and Malta police on board.

MAY 4, 2025ByREUTERS