In pictures: Malta's shock EU election outcome sees celebrations from both sides

Cheers erupt in the counting hall as the election result is announced. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The early results of Malta's European elections were met with an unusual reaction in the counting hall: celebrations from both the Labour and Nationalist party camps.Labour supporters punched the air as Prime Minister Robert Abela declared a "solid" victory for his party. But the party's traditional election celebrations at their Ħamrun headquarters were muted by...