'Spain coach Fernando Hierro believes his team are similar to the one that won the 2010 World Cup.'

'When visions of Spain in their trophy-winning heyday pop into the head, the first thought is of La Furia Roja's slick passing midfield. The mind wanders to Xavi and Xabi Alonso, along with the still active tandem of David Silva and Andres Iniesta, starving opponents of the ball. Forwards are almost an afterthought.'

'Portugal and Spain's fate in the World Cup could go down to the luck of the draw if they finish with identical records in Group B.'

'Spanish rescue boats have saved more than 700 refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean from Africa to Europe.'

'An elected member of the Government of Malta made a secretive visit to the UK capital to convince London-based blockchain companies to move to the Meditteranean nation.'

'The community of Marsa has been involved in a three year campaign about migration flows called ‘Snapshots from the Borders’, aimed at addressing opportunities and challenges related to migration in Marsa, other Maltese towns and border towns and cities across Europe. '

'Malta has broken EU law by allowing the hunting and trapping of several finch species, the European court has ruled.'

'The implementation of individual recommendations given to each member state by the European Commission has worsened in the last few years, according to an economics study published earlier this month by European think tank Bruegel.'

'Dr Sant said that the UK’s contribution to the EU Budget from the EU comes at a time when Europe is facing new priorities, notably immigration and the security policy. Brexit means Malta is losing an ally in the EU because the UK agreed and backed Malta’s position on financial services.'

'This year’s Malta International Arts Festival is dominated by a mix of edgy, contemporary artists and more classical performers as the island gets ready to welcome over 30 Maltese and international acts who will be taking part in this year’s summer festival.'

'AquaBioTech achieved success after a year-long journey in Europe’s biggest and most prestigious business competition. This year’s programme analysed 112,000 companies from 34 countries, spanning a wide range of industries and sectors.'

'A young Maltese fintech company has just struck an exclusive partnership with Bitfury, one of the largest blockchain infrastructure providers in the world.'

'The ship - named Lifeline and operated by the German aid group Mission Lifeline - had 234 people on board whom its crew pulled from the Mediterranean.'

'Nearly 600 migrants were rescued by the Spanish coastguard while trying to cross from Africa, while off the coast of Libya five migrants’ bodies were recovered and 185 people were picked up, authorities said today.'

'Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said that Malta should take in the 226 migrants and arrest the crew.'

'This unusual heatwave will bring incredibly warm temperatures, with next Wednesday set to be the hottest day of 2018 so far.'

'HMS Argyll has a crew of 230, and is the first Royal Navy warship to deploy with supersonic missile defence system Sea Ceptor. The system has a range of more than 25km at speeds of up to 2,000mph. The ship is also carrying the multi-role military helicopter, Wildcat HMA Mk2.'

'Hundreds of migrants were rescued by Spanish authorities in the Strait of Gibraltar in recent days, with authorities in Tarifa having to equip a municipal gym to accommodate them once on land.'

'This ignores political geography. By now, we're well aware of the issues posed by the UK's 500km land border with Ireland.'

'Mr Picardo told GBC’s Direct Democracy programme that both the GSLP and the Liberal Party would each discuss abortion at their next executive committee meetings to pave the way for the Gibraltar Government to reach a policy decision on how to proceed.'

'The country's Maritime Rescue Service says those rescued Saturday from the busy shipping lane with treacherous currents included two men were pulled from a canoe.'

'The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll conducted a patrol of British Gibraltar territorial waters as she sailed into Gibraltar yesterday for a short logistical stop en route to a deployment in Asia.'

'An aid group's ship and two Italian military vessels docked Sunday at the Spanish port of Valencia, ending a weeklong ordeal for hundreds of people who were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea only to become pawns in a European political fight.'

'The Malta Independent has been ordered to pay €2,000 in damages to Minister Konrad Mizzi over changes to an article made by an editor.'

'No country will order us around no matter the relationship Malta has with them, Joseph Muscat said on Sunday, referring to this week’s standoff with Italy about 629 migrants stranded on a humanitarian ship.'