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21/04/2026

The Grand Master of the Order of Malta on Official Visit to the President of the Slovak Republic

Today in Bratislava, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, paid an official visit to the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini.

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10/04/2026

Lebanon: The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta writes to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta has sent an official letter to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to express his deep sympathy and support for the institutions and people of Lebanon during this tragic and challenging period.

22/03/2026

In Cologne the 32nd International Hospitallers’ Conference

Over 100 representatives from Grand Priories, Associations and Relief Corps from around the world have gathered in Cologne over the past few days for the 32nd International Hospitallers' Conference.

20/03/2026

Crisis in the Middle East: Order of Malta continues its commitment in the region

The Sovereign Order of Malta is following with great concern the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, where the military escalation and ongoing conflicts are worsening already extremely fragile conditions for millions of people.

28/02/2026

Order of Malta’s Grand Hospitaller visits Lebanon, strengthening healthcare and humanitarian outreach

The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Josef Blotz, paid a four-day visit to the Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta, touring its centres and meeting beneficiaries, partners, and volunteers across the country.

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26/02/2026

After the Mozambique flood disaster, Malteser International prepares for cholera outbreak

Following the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall since December 2025 in Mozambique, Malteser International, the Order of Malta’s international relief agency, has sent a six-member emergency relief team to the particularly hard-hit area in the southern province of Gaza.

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25/02/2026

The Grand Chancellor in Kenya: the Order of Malta’s humanitarian commitment in Kakuma in support of refugees

The official visit to Kenya of the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta continues with a stop in the north-west of the country, in Turkana County, to visit the humanitarian projects supported by the Order in Kakuma, one of the largest and most complex refugee settings in East Africa.

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24/02/2026

“Warmth for Ukraine”: the Order of Malta’s emergency response to winter in Kyiv

Today, 24 February, marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, where the Order of Malta has been active in recent years, carrying out a large-scale humanitarian operation to support the population.

Diplomatic Activities
16/02/2026

Visit of the Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Josef Blotz, to Albania

The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Josef D. Blotz, visited Albania from 10 to 12 February 2026, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Albania, Stefano Palumbo.