Prime Minister Has Not Yet Discussed Next Presidency With Opposition

Jan 14 2024

Speaking to Malta Daily during an official event held by the Nationalist Party, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech stated that Prime Minister Robert Abela, till this very day, has not yet sat down with him to discuss the next president of Malta.

This will be the first time that the President of Malta will be chosen by two-thirds of the members of parliament.

Prior to this, a candidate simply required a simple majority. The Opposition leader told MaltaDaily’s Keane Cutajar that he will not be accepting any last minute surprises or names and calls on the Prime Minister to address the issue as soon as possible.

MaltaDaily is currently informed that Helena Dalli is currently one of the favourites for the role being pushed by the Labour Party. However, Bernard Grech said that it’s too premature to discuss Dalli as the next President.

Asking our followers on polls, many people suggested names such as former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, former Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, former Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo and even current environment minister Miriam Dalli.

What do you think?

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20 Years of Danusan: L-Awards Tan-Nejk

Jan 14 2024

Celebrating 20 years of acting together, Danusan have announced the ticket launch for ‘Ix-Xow il-Kbir: L-Awards Tan-Nejk.’

Following the ‘arrival’ of the golden Oscars Statue, Danusan announced that their next big show early this year will take the format of a film awards ceremony.

The two hour show will give the audience the very best of Danusan in celebration of 20 years of them acting together.

The show will take place at the Junior College Hall in Msida, with the front row, as always, facing the possibility of joining the two local icons on stage.

The show will take place on the 23rd and 25th of February and 2nd of March, with tickets now available.

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Ferry Services To Be Made Free As Of Tomorrow

Jan 14 2024

Speaking during a political activity in Fgura, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the Valletta Ferry System will be given for free for those with a Tal-Linja Card as of tomorrow.

This was the first major change announced by the Labour government since the cabinet reshuffle and the swearing in of new Transport Minister Chris Bonett.

As of now, a personalised Tallinja Card for adults, students or Gozitan residents cost €1.30 for a day fare and €1.65 for a night fare. It cost 45c for children or concessions on both day and night fares.

The Valletta Ferry Services operates between Valletta and the Three Cities (Cospicua) and Sliema Ferries.

The system will now be made free for anyone in possession of a Tallinja card, making transportation between the aforementioned localities more accessible.

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Roberta Metsola Honoured With Freedom Prize By Republic of Lithuania

Jan 14 2024

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was honoured with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.

This recognition was bestowed upon her for effectively garnering support from the majority of the EP’s political groups on key EU and Lithuania-related issues.

Metsola expressed gratitude and emphasised the award’s significance in reminding everyone of their duty to uphold democracy, freedom, and common European values.

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During her visit to Lithuania, Metsola accepted the Freedom Prize on behalf of the European Parliament, recognising their contributions to democracy, human rights, historical justice, and EU integration.

The European Parliament declined the cash prize, requesting the €11,000 be used for a freedom-supporting cause. The Freedom Prize is awarded annually on January 13, marking the tragic events of January 13, 1991, when Soviet forces attacked Lithuania’s Parliament, TV Tower, and Radio and Television building, resulting in casualties.

Metsola’s Lithuanian visit marked the beginning of a series of trips to member states aimed at promoting voter participation in the upcoming European elections on June 8. These visits involve meetings with national leaders and engaging with young people and civil society representatives in town hall discussions.

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