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Man Admits Murdering the Maltese Journalist Caruana Galizia in Court

One of three men accused of murdering Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, changed his plea to guilty in a Valletta courtroom today.

Vince Muscat told the court that he was admitting to all charges, in a shock development that could prove crucial in the high-profile murder case.

Top court rejects Malta's extradition request for Russian whistleblower

Greece's Supreme Court rejected on Thursday a request by Malta to extradite Russian former bank employee Maria Efimova, a whistleblower who helped murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia investigate money-laundering and alleged corruption in Pilatus Bank.

Maltese premier expected in Athens on Wednesday

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, will visit Athens on Wednesday for talks with his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras.

They are expected to discuss various issues, including the refugee crisis.

They will make statements to the press after their meeting.