Tag: Myriam Spiteri Debono
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Nominee Prime Minister Ian Borg lays out accommodating message to disgraced ex-Premier Joseph Muscat
Last Friday, Michelle Muscat’s Marigold Foundation held an event at the Verdala Palace hosted by the President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono. Present for the event was also the current Deputy-Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg and also the head of the civil service Tony Sultana. The event concerned Michelle Muscat’s annual campaign about…
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President of Malta commemorates 7th June Riots
Earlier today, the President of Malta laid ceremonial wreaths at the 7tyh June Monument at Saint George’s Square in Valletta. Parliament’s commemorative session took place yesterday, although the Opposition Leader did not attend. The Speaker of the House Anġlu Farrugia also visited the Addolotara Cemetery to pay respect to the victims who were shot dead…
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Electoral Commission issues voting turnout per district as counting goes underway
The Electoral Commission has released the figures for the turnout of the general election and it amounts to 87.4%, slightly higher than the 2022 turnout which was at 85.6%. In 2022, 304,050 votes cast out of 355,075 registered voters, and by contrast this year 311,949 votes were cast from 356,832 eligible voters. The President of…
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Malta commemorates Freedom Day
Earlier today at the Freedom Day monument in Birgu, the President of Malta laid a wreath to commemorate the 47th annual anniversary of Freedom Day, marking the closure of the British base in Malta. The feast symbolises Malta’s economic transition from a military and base economy to a civilian economy with a neutral status. Malta’s…
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President of the Republic meets with Pontiff in Rome
The President of the Republic, Myriam Spiteri Debono, has met with the Pontiff in Rome, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ian Borg. The President said she had an in-depth discussion with Pope Leo XIV, who showed interest in understanding how the Maltese people think and view current global developments. She…
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President of the Republic gives annual address to Malta’s Diplomatic Corps
The President of the Republic, Myriam Spiteri Debono, delivered her annual address to Malta’s diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Valletta earlier this week, reaffirming the importance of diplomatic engagement and international cooperation for the island nation. In her address, Spiteri Debono described Malta’s ambassadors as “Malta’s voice and face abroad,” underscoring their role…
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Prime Minister says President of the Republic does not want to be involved in Chief Justice discussions
In comments he gave to the press following discussions with President Myriam Spiteri Debono, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the President does not want to be involved in the discussions on Parliament’s nomination for Chief Justice. Earlier today, Opposition Leader Alex Borg said that he wants the President of the Republic to be involved…
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Malta and Holy See reaffirm commitment to peace and multilateral reform in meeting with President Spiteri Debono and Foreign Minister Ian Borg
President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono received the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, for a courtesy visit at San Anton Palace, reaffirming the strong and longstanding relations between Malta and the Vatican. During the meeting, Cardinal Parolin conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Pope Leone XIV to the President…
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President and Prime Minister meet foreign Diplomatic Corps
President Myriam Spiteri Debono and Prime Minister Robert Abela met with the foreign diplomatic corps in Malta earlier today. Gathered at the Presidential Palace in Valletta, the President of the Republic gave a brief speech to the foreign ambassadors who were then greeted by the Prime Minister at the Auberge de Castile in the annual…
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Malta celebrates Republic Day: President of Malta praises Malta’s international work
The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Deobno, delivered her Republic Day Speech at the Presidential Palace in Valletta earlier today. The President started by praising Malta’s work in foreign affairs. She said that Malta has strongly upheld its principle of neutrality while Malta advocated for peace across the world. Malta is proving…
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Malta mourns the passing of Anthony Spiteri Debono as funeral is announced
Malta is mourning the loss of Notary Anthony Spiteri Debono, husband of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 78. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, 29th July, at 2:00 p.m. at St Paul’s Shipwreck Church in Valletta. Spiteri Debono, a respected figure in Malta’s legal and public…
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Pope Francis remembered in Malta: National leaders pay tribute to his legacy and historic 2022 visit
Malta is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, whose passing at the age of 88 has sparked an outpouring of emotion from across the island. Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech were among the first to honour the late pontiff, recalling not only his global influence but also his deeply personal connection…