VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – At the mid-year summit of European leaders in Brussels, Prime Minister Robert Abela called for swifter action on the return of migrants who are denied asylum.

He stressed the urgency of advancing discussions on migration policies, including closer cooperation with third countries such as Libya. Abela reiterated Malta’s commitment to supporting Libya in addressing migration challenges, adding that partnerships beyond Europe are key to sustainable solutions.

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BILBAO (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Athletic Bilbao is asking for clarification from La Liga on Barcelona’s ability to register new signings, following the statements of the Blaugrana sporting director, Deco, who had indicated Nico Williams as a market target for the club.

“Athletic would like to thank LaLiga de Fútbol Profesional for the availability and clarity demonstrated during the meeting held yesterday between the two entities, which was attended by presidents Javier Tebas and Jon Uriarte”, reads the statement from the Basque club.

“The meeting was held in Madrid in response to a request from Athletic Club made in the context of compliance with Financial Fair Play – it reads -. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of Barcelona signing players, given Athletic Club’s legitimate interest in accessing relevant information, after Barcelona’s sporting director, Anderson Luis de Souza “Deco”, publicly admitted that he will seek to sign a player from our first team. This player has a contract with Athletic Club until June 30, 2027. Minding your own business means ensuring compliance with the rules of the competition”, says Athletic.

Deco‘s statements are in addition to “the public ones released by Barcelona president Joan Laporta himself, who admitted that the Blaugrana club ‘is working to return to the 1:1 rule’ (the one linked to La Liga’s financial fair play, ed.) and that, therefore, at the moment it does not fall within the parameters of this rule for player registration. We appreciate the complete availability and clarity demonstrated by LaLiga in its qualified response and we affirm that Athletic Club will defend its interests to the maximum extent possible, in compliance with the financial fair play rules approved by all the professional clubs that make up LaLiga”, the statement concludes.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – “I strongly echo the courageous call for a ceasefire in Gaza made by Pope Francis to the world. I share his deep concern for the suffering of innocent people, and I pray that we will no longer have to hear the cries of those who have lost their loved ones, nor the pleas of parents forced to watch their children go hungry-deprived of the essentials, even water and bread”, said Kamel Ghribi, President of GKSD and Vice President of the San Donato Group.
“I reiterate, with equal clarity and determination, the call for the release of all hostages and an end to every form of blackmail that today imprisons not only people but hope itself”, he continued. “The Pope holds no interest other than the pure and universal one of love for humanity and the desire to end the needless suffering of so many innocent people, from all sides, caught in a war they did not choose. Once again, I urgently appeal to all parties involved: have the courage to engage in dialogue-choose the path of peace”.

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RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) (ITALPRESS) – “The story continues”. Cristiano Ronaldo will play again with Al Nassr: the Saudi club has made official the renewal of the Portuguese champion until 2027. “Al Nassr forever”, the words of CR7 in a short video released on social media by the club. The 40-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus striker landed in Saudi Arabia in January 2023 and at this point the Al Nassr jersey could really be the last one of his career.

“A new chapter begins – Ronaldo wrote on his Instagram page – Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together”. In two and a half seasons, CR7 has collected 111 appearances with 99 goals and 19 assists.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s climate adaptation efforts have been heavily criticised by the country’s Auditor General, who described them as “fragmented, underfunded and lacking robust monitoring” in a report presented to Parliament.

The audit reveals that just 4% of Malta’s 50 climate adaptation measures have been fully implemented, while 92% remain “ongoing,” with some dating back several years.

The report highlights serious gaps in preparedness for flooding and sea-level rise, noting that the country is still relying on outdated 2011 population data despite a 35% population surge. This risks diverting resources away from the areas most in need.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS) – Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, as President of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, presided over the signing of a historic agreement establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset signed the agreement in Strasbourg, marking the first formal international step to prosecute Russian leaders for the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Borg called the moment “deeply honouring” for Malta’s presidency, emphasizing that the Tribunal addresses “one of the gravest violations of international law: the crime of aggression.”

“They will be held to account—not through retaliation, but through law,” Borg said. The signing followed an extraordinary session of the Committee of Ministers, which overwhelmingly approved the bilateral agreement.

The Special Tribunal aims to fill a major gap in international justice by directly prosecuting acts of aggression, a charge rarely tackled under current legal frameworks.

While complementing the International Criminal Court, the Tribunal will focus specifically on Russia’s decision to initiate war.

Under Malta’s presidency, attention will now turn to implementing the Tribunal and aiding Ukraine through additional initiatives, including a Claims Commission and a Compensation Fund.

To date, over 34,000 claims have been recorded by the Council of Europe’s Register of Damages.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta registered its highest-ever number of aircraft movements in a single day earlier this month, as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupted flight paths and rerouted traffic over the central Mediterranean.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett revealed in Parliament that Malta recorded more than 650 aircraft movements on 14 June, with multiple days that week surpassing the 600 mark. The spike followed the European Network Manager’s decision to close flight corridors over Iraq and Iran due to escalating regional conflict, redirecting traffic over Cyprus, Greece, the Balkans — and crucially, Malta.

“Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS) took immediate and professional action to maintain stability, minimise delays, and ensure flexible operational responses,” Bonett said, noting that over 12,000 minutes in potential delays were saved in the first 48 hours of rerouting.

The response earned praise from the Network Manager Operations Centre and major airlines including Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways.

Meanwhile, the Ministry is now exploring long-term alternatives, including routes through Libyan airspace, to bolster regional resilience.

Bonett hailed MATS’ crisis response as “exceptional” and proof of Malta’s strategic role in European airspace management.

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ORLANDO (USA) (ITALPRESS) – “My future is here. Some friends send me a lot of rumors but 99% of cases it’s fake news”. Ederson, 31-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper, dismisses market rumors that he is leaving the Etihad since his contract expires in a year.

The Brazilian player, who arrived from Benfica in 2017, admitted last October that he had a big offer on the table “but my head is here, at City. I want to give everything to win the Premier League again and try to win the Champions League again. My intention is to stay at City”.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – The full schedule will be published tomorrow, meanwhile Bundesliga has announced the match that will open the 2025-26 championship.

As per tradition, the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, will take to the field, hosting Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on August 22 in the opening match of the first matchday.

Leipzig, seventh in the last championship and out of the cups, announced Ole Werner as their new coach this week.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The list of admirer for Viktor Gyokeres is growing. According to “Correio de Manha”, Liverpool are also interested, since Darwin Nunez could be sold to Napoli.

The farewell of the Uruguayan and the possible transfer of Luis Diaz to Barcelona could finance the purchase of Gyokeres, also courted by Arsenal, Manchester United and Juve: Sporting Lisbon is not budging from its request of 80 million euros, so much so that the only official offer received – the Gunners have offered 55 million plus 10 in bonuses – was rejected. The 27-year-old Swedish striker has already let Sporting know that he wants to move.

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