President & Archbishop Leave Malta For Pope Francis’ Funeral

Apr 25 2025

Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Her Excellency the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, have both departed Malta to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, taking place tomorrow, 26th April 2025, at 10am in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Archbishop Scicluna will represent the Maltese Episcopal Conference and will join patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and priests from around the world in concelebrating the Eucharist.

The funeral Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals. The Church in Malta joins the Universal Church in giving thanks for Pope Francis’ life of service and dedication to the People of God.

President Spiteri Debono will attend the official funeral ceremony as Malta’s Head of State. She is expected to return to Malta this coming Sunday. In her absence, Dr Anġlu Farrugia, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will serve as Acting President.

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Malta Opens Consulate-General In Dubai To Deepen Malta-UAE Ties

Apr 25 2025

Deputy Prime Minister and The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg has officially announced that Malta inaugurated the Consulate-General of Malta In Dubai.

In a press release on Thursday, Minster Borg co-chaired the inaugural session of the Malta-UAE joint Commission, as cooperation between the two countries.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Ambassador of Malta to the United Arab Emirates Maria Camilleri Calleja and the Maltese Consul General in Dubai Patricia Borg Cooper, and other officials of the two Maltese representations in this country, also participated in the inauguration.

Borg highlighted, “this is a significant milestone in Malta’s journey to strengthen
its global footprint, not only through consular services, but also through deeper political, economic and cultural ties with the UAE. Our presence here continues to be a tangible reflection of Malta’s commitment to international engagement and our desire to contribute positively to the global dialogue for peace, prosperity and cooperation.”

“Through collaboration and mutual respect, Malta and the UAE will continue to achieve great things together. Let this consulate be a beacon of partnership — not only for state actors and institutions — but for citizens, entrepreneurs, artists, academics and future generations.” Minister Borg concluded.

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Francis Zammit Dimech Given One Final Farewell

Apr 25 2025

Francis Zammit Dimech was given one final farewell by the Nationalist Party, with members of the Opposition carrying the coffin during the funeral.

‘Thank you for all that you were’, the PN wrote in a statement. ‘A gentleman of politics, an example of loyalty and a politics of service.’

Monsignor Claude Portelli described Zammit Dimech as a politician who always worked to find what unites us rather than what divides us – a politician whose end goal was the common good, mostly for those most vulnerable.

On his part, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech thanked Francis from the bottom of his heart for his friendship, his advice, his humane leadership and service.

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Tara Formosa Unveils New Deeply Personal EP ‘confessional’

Apr 25 2025

After three years of writing, refining, and introspection, singer-songwriter Tara Formosa is ready to release her long-awaited EP, confessional.

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Funded by Arts Council Malta, this EP represents a pivotal moment in Tara’s artistic journey, laying the foundation for the music she plans to release in 2025.

The EP features three deeply personal tracks: “confessional,” “me, myself and I,” and “greedy for your eyes.” Each song blends raw emotion with sonic storytelling, creating a unique and intimate listening experience.

The tracks range from contemporary pop ballads to dark electro indie, capturing Tara’s vulnerability and strength.

Tara describes confessional as more than just an EP—it’s an exploration of personal revelations and an unfiltered look at her journey. “I wanted to create something honest, music that feels like a conversation, a diary entry, a late-night thought,” she explains.

“This project has been three years in the making, with songs written between 2022 and 2024, evolving alongside me as both an artist and a person.”

Now, after years of soul-searching, Tara is excited to share her work with the world, marking the start of a new chapter in her musical career.

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