Malta Leads 2025 Presidency Of The Council Of Europe

Malta Leads 2025 Presidency Of The Council Of Europe
May 29 2025 Share

Malta has officially taken over the Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from Luxembourg.

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg formally opened Malta’s 2025 Presidency with a flag-raising ceremony at Place de la République, in the heart of Strasbourg, on Wednesday. This symbolic event marks the beginning of Malta’s six-month leadership programme — its fourth Presidency since joining the Council of Europe six decades ago.
The Council of Europe noted, “You can now ride a tram with the colours of the Maltese flag on it.”

“Today’s flag-raising ceremony marks a new chapter and a solemn pledge to defend the values that unite us, to champion the rights and dignity of all people, and to uphold the mission of this great institution in word and deed,” Minister Borg said.

He added, “At a time when war continues to inflict suffering on our continent, the Council of Europe must remain a beacon of justice, accountability, and democratic resilience. Through this Presidency, we will continue to promote principled, cooperative diplomacy as the only path to lasting peace and progress.”

Since taking over from Luxembourg on 14 May, Malta has hosted several important meetings in Valletta, including the 12th European IDAHOT+ Forum and the third session of ADI-SOGIESC, which will inform new recommendations on intersex rights.

This week, Malta is also hosting the 4th European Youth Work Convention, bringing together around 500 participants to help shape the future of youth work across Europe.

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Mireille McKay Wins Brillanti Singers

Mireille McKay Wins Brillanti Singers
May 28 2025 Share

Mirelle McKay has been crowned the winner of Brillanti Singers!

 

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After week after week of stunning performances, the 13 year old singer showcased her stunning breadth of voice, her adaptability, and resilience as a star performer.

Well done Mireille!

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A New Bombshell Has Entered The Villa: Edera

A New Bombshell Has Entered The Villa: Edera
May 28 2025 Share

A new bombshell has entered the villa!

23 year old Edera has her eyes on Leon, describing him as a bad boy!

Edera is a model, participating in this year’s Miss Malta and has a passion for the craft.

Who do you think she’ll be coupling up with?

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New Study Into Maltese Wall Lizard Shows They’re One Species

New Study Into Maltese Wall Lizard Shows They're One Species
May 28 2025 Share

Taking to social media, Exterminator and researcher Arnold Sciberras unveiled the results of a brand new study concerning the Maltese Wall Lizard – and it showed that they are not so different as priorly thought!

‘For many decades, the Maltese Wall Lizard (Podarcis filfolensis) was divided into “subspecies” based on how they looked on different islands’, Maltese Endemic Wildlife explained while sharing the study.

‘But now, new research  shows that it’s time to rethink everything we thought we knew!’

‘Despite their striking differences in size, shape, and color across Malta, Gozo, Comino, Filfla, and other islets – they’re all part of one species. Modern genetic evidence confirms that these variations are just morphs shaped by island life, not separate subspecies.’

‘Since the genetic study of this species in 2014 we have been implementing this updated taxonomical idea .Now this study calls for an update in our taxonomy and a better understanding of how nature really works on islands and islets.’

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