Tag: independence
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Foreign representatives congratulate Malta on Independence Day
Foreign dignitaries and representatives congratulated Malta today as the country marks the 62nd anniversary of its independence. Celebrations are taking place in Valletta, including a Pontifical Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral and a military march and other ceremonial events in the capital. …
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Opposition Leader makes strong statement in support of journalists
At the Independence Day celebrations by the Nationalist Party on the Granaries in Floriana, Opposition Leader Alex Borg made a very strong statement in support of journalists. He said that the work of journalists is very important. Despite having articles that criticise him and articles published that he disagrees with, he always respects the work…
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Alex Borg rallies the crowds during Independence Day celebrations
Pjazza Tritoni was packed with Nationalist Party supporters as the new party’s leader, Alex Borg rallied the crowds with his first ever mass rally speech. In his speech he made an emphasis on the renewed enthusiasm the Nationalist Party is garnering and vowed to open the party to as many people as possible. He also…
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Protests in Georgia on the 34th year anniversary of its independence referendum
Yesterday, Georgians held protests in front of Parliament and Rustaveli Avenue whilst also commemorating the the 34th year anniversary of its independence referendum. The previous President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili also address protesters. On March 31 1991, Georgians voted in a referendum on a question that said: “Do you agree or disagree with restoring Georgia’s…
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Why a Republic?
Today Malta celebrates its 50th years as a Republic. The Maltese Constitution was changed by the Labour government with a two-thirds majority backing from parliament from a constitutional monarchy into a Republic. Malta was already a liberal democracy by the, but it made this step as part of its decolonisation process in its pursuit of…
