Malta: History

Malta becomes a crown colony of the British Empire.

Malta is granted full independence.

Malta becomes a member of the European Union.

The euro is implemented as their national currency.

Malta's credit rating is downgraded by Standard and Poor's rating agency. 

The Panama Papers leak, revealing that two cabinet ministers owned offshore companies in Panama. 

Daphne Caruana Galizia, a reporter investivating the Panama Papers, is murdered. Mass protests pressure authorities to allow an independent public inquiry.