— last modified 04 February 2008 Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2008.AdvertisementMalta at a glanceSurface area: 320 km2 Population: 406 020…

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— last modified 07 May 2008 The euro is a resounding success, says the European Commission today. The protection provided by an international currency with a market of nearly 320…

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— last modified 03 February 2008 Italy is a founding member of the European Union and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January…