In 2010, the European Union average for renewable energy generation was estimated to have contributed 12.4% of the gross final energy consumption, compared with 11.7% in 2009 and 10.5% in 2008.Malta has the lo...

Results from Greece, where the electorate went to the polls for the second time in a matter of weeks following the inconclusive election of 6 May, were greeted with a cautious sigh ...

There were three elections held yesterday. One in Greece, one in France and the Presidential runoff in Egypt. ...

In yesterday’s edition, our sister paper the Malta Independent on Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of Standard Publications’ first newspaper issue with a commemorative supplement. ...

As much of the world continues to look on in outrage as the Syrian regime continues its bloody campaign against the country’s dissents, the mettle of many of the world’s...

It is said that history repeats itself, and the Italians are worried that it will do so at their expense.In 2004, Italy obtained two draws in the first two game...

Switzerland is holding a referendum this weekend – on whether to hold more referendums.A nationalist group wants voters in the Alpine republic to have an automatic say every time their government signs an important internationa...

Libya’s first national election since the toppling of dictator Muammar Gaddafi has been delayed, with the country’s electoral commission citing logistical issues as the reason....

Last week, a blatant act of racism shocked a number of people on an Arriva bus. A reader called in to tell the story....

Amnesty International yesterday published a damning report on Europe’s handling of the African irregular migration phenomenon, and accused Europe of caring more about protecting its borders than about the human rights of asylum seekers....