Lawmakers from Malta’s ruling Labour Party stood by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on Sunday but did not indicate what he may do next as he faces pressure to quit amid a crisis sparked by the investigation into a murdered journalist.

Malta's ruling party lawmakers back embattled prime minister

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat came under increasing pressure to resign on Friday as protesters cried foul over the latest twist in the case of slain investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Pressure rises on Malta PM Joseph Muscat to resign over slain reporter case

Malta police arrested one of the country's most prominent businessmen on Wednesday in connection with an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, two sources said.

Malta police arrest businessman Fenech in journalist murder case: Sources

Malta's armed forces have started cooperating with Libya's coastguard to turn back migrant boats heading into Malta's search and rescue zone, a newspaper reported on Sunday, citing a secret government deal.

Malta has deal with Libya coastguard over migrant interceptions: Report

Interior ministers from four European Union (EU) countries will meet on Monday in Malta to try to work out an automatic system to determine which countries will welcome migrants rescued in the central Mediterranean.

European Union ministers in Malta to create a new migrant system

Three men will face trial in Malta for their alleged involvement in the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia after the island's attorney general issued a bill of indictment against them, court officials said on Tuesday.

Malta sends three suspects for trial on charges of killing anti-corruption journalist

Malta Government allows Migrant Ship to Disembark in Valletta

65 Migrants Disembark in Malta

Migrants on board a German rescue ship refused entry into Italy will be taken to a Maltese port before being relocated to other European states, Malta's prime minister said on Sunday.

Malta to relocate migrants on German rescue ship

A Maltese armed forces patrol boat picked up more than 200 migrants from two dinghies in the Mediterranean and was bringing them to Malta on Saturday, a spokesman said.

Malta rescues 216 migrants in upsurge of Mediterranean crossings

Dozens of migrants stuck on a ship since their rescue in the Mediterranean 10 days ago, will be allowed to disembark in Malta after four European countries agreed to take them in, Malta's prime minister said Saturday.

Rescued migrants allowed to disembark in Malta, go on to Europe: PM Joseph Muscat

Migrants on board the German charity ship Sea-Eye begged the European Union for help on Tuesday evening (April 9) after being left stranded out at sea for over seven days.

"Please find a way to help us" migrant on stranded Sea-Eye vessel begs EU

A group of 120 migrants were brought to Malta on Sunday after having been found drifting in a small boat off the Mediterranean island. The Malta armed forces said the boat was spotted during a routine patrol by one of its patrol boats.

Over 100 migrants rescued at sea and brought to Malta

Spain's new Socialist government has offered to take in the 629 migrants aboard the Aquarius rescue ship that was stranded in the Mediterranean after Italy and Malta refused to let it dock

Migrants in Spain find difficult situation

Media reports earlier said Salvini had threatened to close access to Italian ports for migrant rescue ships if Malta fails to act.

Europe migrant crisis: Malta rejects Italy's calls to take in rescue ship with 629 migrants

Malta brushed off the request, saying it had nothing to do with the rescue operation, opening the prospect of a diplomatic rift between the two European Union allies

Italy shuts ports to migrant boat, asks Malta to open its doors

The 95-meter Indian Empress of Mallya was boarded by the port officials and was blocked from leaving the port as part of the legal action against him, reported the Guardian.

Mallya's superyacht confiscated over wage dispute

The Libyan foreign minister said the 2 hijackers were supporters of slain dictator Gaddafi & had requested political asylum in Malta

Libya plane hijackers surrender in Malta, all passengers released

Contestants have to race up a pole covered in lard to grab three flags

Video: Malta's iconic greasy pole challenge

Contestants climb up a greasy pole to mark Malta's annual festival. Will they be able to make it? Watch and find out!

Malta greasy pole: The big fall

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