Malta

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Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English. The country's capital is Valletta, which is the smallest capital city in the EU by both area and population. With a population of about 542,000 over an area of 316 km² (122 sq mi), Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country by area and the fifth most densely populated. Various sources consider the country to consist of a single urban region, for which it is often described as a city-state.

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Oxtoby praises NI's 'professional' win over Malta Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby praises her side's "professional" display in their 2-0 win against Malta in Euro 2025 qualifying on Friday night. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2024
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NI braced for two 'challenging' games - Burns Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns says that the two Euro 2025 qualifiers against Malta and Bosnia-Herzegovina represent a "challenging window" for her side. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2024

Oxtoby names NI squad for Malta and Bosnia games Cliftonville midfielder Louise McDaniel retains her place in the Northern Ireland squad for this month's Euro 2025 qualifying double-header. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2024
India Makes History As Yohan Poonawalla's Rolls-Royce '17EX' Wins 'Best In Show' Award At 'Valletta Concours' In Malta Acquired recently by him, it was quickly refurbished before in Austria prior to entering the contest. DNA - Published on June 21, 2024
NI 'didn't do enough' in Malta draw - Oxtoby Tanya Oxtoby describes Northern Ireland's 0-0 draw with Malta as "disappointing" but says they must regroup for Tuesday's game in Bosnia-Herzegovina. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2024

NI frustrated by Malta in Euro qualifying opener Northern Ireland open their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a disappointing and frustrating goalless draw with Malta at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
Euro 2025 qualifiers - Northern Ireland v Malta Northern Ireland opening Euro 2025 qualifier against Malta, plus text updates from France versus the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
NI 'built to adjust' as bug hits camp - Oxtoby Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says her squad has been dealing with a virus ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2025 qualifier with Malta. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
Euro 2025 qualifying 'really exciting' - Oxtoby Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says the start of Euro 2025 qualifying "is a really exciting time for us", going into Friday's opener with Malta. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2024

Navy evacuates from hijacked vessel sailor hurt in firing Indian destroyer INS Kochi evacuates injured Bulgarian sailor from hijacked Malta-flagged bulk carrier MV Ruen, after negotiations with Somali pirates. Sailor has gunshot injury near shoulder and is.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Indian Navy evacuates injured sailor from hijacked ship Indian destroyer INS Kochi has evacuated one of the 18 sailors on board the hijacked commercial vessel MV Ruen for urgent medical attention after he was injured in firing by the pirates, even as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Navy: Warship INS Kochi 'constantly monitoring' hijacked Malta vessel The hijacked Malta-flagged MV Ruen is reaching the coast of Somalia, with armed pirates on board. Indian warship INS Kochi is monitoring the situation, avoiding direct intervention to prevent loss of.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2023	Navy warship, patrol aircraft shadowing hijacked vessel An Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with the armed pirates and 28 crew members on.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023
Indian Navy closely monitoring hijacked Malta-flagged vessel headed towards Somalia An Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel named MV Ruen, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with armed pirates and 28 crew.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023	Pirates strike Spanish navy ship: Indian Navy takes swift action in Arabian Sea hijacking crisis Indian Navy swiftly responds to hijacking of Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen in Arabian Sea; naval warship intercepts hijacked vessel; Spanish navy ship races towards suspected hijacked commercial vessel.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023
'We were flat' - Southgate reacts to England win over Malta England manager Gareth Southgate says England were "flat" in their 2-0 Euro 2024 qualifier win over Malta at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023	England 'not where we need to be' - Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate refuses to criticise his players after Friday's lacklustre 2-0 win over Malta, but says his side are "not where we need to be". BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
Euro 2024 qualifiers reaction & build-up: Scotland earn late draw Reaction to Thursday's Euro 2024 qualifiers, build-up to England's game with Malta, plus latest news updates. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023	Alexander-Arnold wants 'big part' in Euro 2024 midfield Trent Alexander-Arnold hopes to be a "big part" of England's Euro 2024 plans in midfield as he prepares for Friday's qualifying home game with Malta. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023
Euro 2024 qualifier: England v Malta - team news & build-up Follow live text and radio commentary as England host Malta in their penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023	Bellingham and Colwill latest England withdrawals Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill withdraw from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2023
Newcastle striker Wilson recalled to England squad Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is recalled to the England squad by manager Gareth Southgate for their final two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2023	Italy beat Malta to keep pressure on leaders England Italy comfortably beat Malta to maintain hopes of overtaking England to top Group C in European Championship qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023
India, Malta discuss ways to boost ties in sectors such as pharma, skill development On Friday, India and Malta conducted their third round of foreign office consultations, exploring opportunities to enhance bilateral relations in areas such as trade and investments, skill development,.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 29, 2023	Watch: Men’s Euro U19 final - Portugal v Italy Watch live coverage from Portugal v Italy in the final of the men's European Under-19 Championship in Malta. BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2023
Watch: Men's U19 European Championship semi-final - Spain v Italy Follow live coverage from Spain v Italy in the second semi-final of the Men's U19 European Championship in Malta. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023	'Gladiator 2' First Look at Colosseum Replica For Upcoming Movie Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was the Colosseum that's being built for the upcoming "Gladiator" sequel ... and TMZ has the first look at how the replica of the famous venue is coming along... TMZ.com - Published on July 10, 2023
Alexander-Arnold learning midfield role - Southgate Gareth Southgate says Trent Alexander-Arnold offers something different to England's midfield, but says he is still learning the role after starting there in the 4-0 win in Malta. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2023	'It feels natural' - Alexander-Arnold 'comfortable' as number 10 Trent Alexander-Arnold says playing in England's midfield "feels natural" after impressing there in 4-0 win against Malta. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
'Alexander-Arnold gives Southgate food for thought' Trent Alexander-Arnold gives England manager Gareth Southgate mouth-watering food for thought in Malta, writes Phil McNulty. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	'England made me cry... but I play for Malta now' How winger Jodi Jones resurrected his career and went from supporting England to facing them in a Euro qualifier with Malta. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
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SC upholds HC ruling, OKs 'miracle baby' adoption by Malta-based couple The Supreme Court has upheld Delhi high court's decision to give the custody of 'miracle baby' (the court addressed her only as 'S') to her new parents based in Malta, who had adopted her through the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2023