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A “forgotten” archive of photos that document life in Malta just after Independence will see the light 60 years later with the launch of a publication that captures the country back then.
Malta is 60 years old as a sovereign state, a landmark occasion in the life of this relatively young country. But what was it like in the weeks leading up to Independence Day in 1964? And what were ...
June remains a date of relevance in Maltese history - even now, 106 years after the event that made this date famous took place. On 7 June 1919, riots broke out across colonial Malta, centred ...
In a few words - alas, too few to do justice to my subject - I am here to commemorate, as this beautiful medal is also intended to do, an event which is undoubtedly the greatest one in Malta’s modern ...
Yet last week, when Malta finally became a sovereign state, much of the islands’ 330,000 populace viewed the prospect of independence with anxiety and even anger. When Britain’s Prince Philip ...
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are to visit Malta to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence. Edward and Sophie will arrive on Monday, spending four days on the island and ...
The four-day visit is set to mark the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence and celebrate the country's shared heritage and continuing collaboration with the UK. It will be a poignant trip ...
The year 1964 marked a pivotal moment in the long history of Malta as the islands achieved independence, embarking on a journey of self-determination. A decade later, in 1974, Malta transitioned ...
Malta’s vibrant cultural identity will take centre stage at Cairo’s historic Prince Taz Palace as part of global events celebrating 60 years of independence. Scheduled for September 17 ...
In light of the 60th anniversary of Malta’s Independence, a special concert will be put up by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra that will be free to the public and broadcast on national ...