ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Libyan capital, Tripoli, is gearing up to host the fifth consecutive edition of the Tripoli Media Days from December 9 to 11. The annual event brings together a select group of journalists, local and international experts, and content creators to discuss the challenges of digital journalism and the evolution of government communication.

This year’s edition will feature a series of forums and exhibitions designed to foster dialogue and the exchange of experiences in the field of digital media, in line with ongoing technological advancements. The event will open with the two-day Libyan Media Forum, held under the theme “A Renewed Message and a Digital Future.” The forum includes panel discussions and an awards ceremony recognizing excellence in media.

Running parallel to the media forum, the three-day Libya Media Expo will host pavilions from international platforms, along with specialised and academic workshops, and spaces dedicated to local companies and photographers.

The Tripoli Media Days will also feature the Tripoli Forum for Government Communication 2025, which focuses on strengthening the relationship between official institutions and the public, as well as the Arab-International Forum for Media Dialogue, aimed at building communication bridges with media institutions beyond Libya’s borders.

The event is sponsored by the Libyan Government of National Unity and organised under the supervision of the Office of the Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A sour note for Barcelona. During the goal that made it 2-1 against Atlético Madrid, a match the Blaugrana went on to win, Dani Olmo fell badly and injured his shoulder.

The former Leipzig player, who had put in his best performance of the season so far, was forced to ask for a substitution, and his feelings aren’t the best: the shoulder is the same one he underwent surgery on in November 2023, which forced him out for a couple of months. According to Catalan media, Olmo risks a sideline of at least three weeks, but his 2025 campaign almost certainly ended yesterday.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Marseille had also set their sights on Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract with Manchester City is expiring. Mehdi Benatia, former Roma and Juventus defender and now OM sporting director, revealed to the broadcaster “RMC” that he contacted the Belgian last summer: “I wanted to meet him, discuss things. He was free. I thought it could work with De Zerbi. But he was already too far along with Napoli.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s tourism sector posted record October results in 2025, with inbound arrivals jumping 17.3% year-on-year to 417,103 and spending soaring 22.8% to €437.8 million, according to data released by the National Statistics Office. The strong performance pushed year-to-date figures to historic highs. Between January and October, Malta welcomed 3.49 million tourists, up 12.4% from 2024, while total expenditure rose 19.2% to €3.47 billion, generating €558 million in additional revenue.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The government has tabled two constitutional amendments that appear set to pass with cross-party support, establishing a National Anthem Day and formally defining Valletta as Malta’s capital.

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said the bill designates 27 December as National Anthem Day, marking the first public performance of L-Innu Malti in 1922. Composed by Robert Samut with lyrics by Dun Karm Psaila, the anthem is a prayer asking for guidance, peace and unity. Its colonial-era reference to “those who colonise it” has long sparked debate, but Bonnici argued it should stand as a reminder of Malta’s progress since independence.

A second amendment would enshrine Valletta as the capital in the Constitution for the first time. Bonnici described the city as “Malta’s beating heart”, praising its transformation into a vibrant cultural and commercial hub.

The government aims to pass both amendments before Parliament’s Christmas recess on 16 December. The capital-city provision is being proposed as an entrenched clause, requiring a two-thirds majority.

Opposition culture spokesperson Julie Zahra confirmed the Nationalist Party support, however urged stronger protections for residents and limits on short-lets. She said National Anthem Day should also serve as a reminder of the state’s duties to its citizens.

Government officials said the reforms are intended to reinforce Malta’s identity, heritage and constitutional clarity.

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LJUBLJANA (SLOVENIA) (ITALPRESS) – Slovenia is searching for a new coach. Matjaz Kek’s contract officially ended on sunday with the expiration of his contract: the Federation, in agreement with the 64-year-old coach himself, has decided not to extend his contract.

Slovenia, who finished third in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifications, are therefore turning the page: Kek, who was coach between 2007 and 2011, including participation in the World Cup in South Africa, returned in 2018 and subsequently qualified for Euro 2024.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Luboslav Penev, 59, former striker for the Bulgarian national team and Atlético Madrid, is hospitalized in Germany in serious condition due to kidney cancer, which has worsened in recent weeks. “AS” reports. Due to his worrying weight loss, Penev is unable to undergo chemotherapy, and his wife Kristina has started a fundraiser to cover medical expenses.

The former player, who already in 1994 battled testicular cancer that prevented him from playing at the World Cup in the USA, was in Augsburg for a check-up when it was decided to transfer him to another oncology center. Having developed at CSKA Sofia and spent six seasons at Valencia, it was at Atlético that Penev enjoyed his best season, winning the Liga and Copa del Rey double in 1996 under the guidance of Antic. After stints at Compostela and Celta Vigo, he played for the national team at Euro ’96 and France ’98.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – If it’s not a record, it’s close. On the eve of Fulham vs. Manchester City, Pep Guardiola attended the press conference, a meeting that lasted just over two minutes.

Just enough time to provide an update on Rodri (“he’s not ready yet”), congratulate his colleague Marco Silva (“he’s been here for many years and we’ve had really tough matches against him”), discuss Donnarumma’s risk of suspension given that he’s on a booking (“Worried? I’m worried about a lot of things”), and reflect on the win over Leeds, where City had been brought back from 2-0 down to 2-2 before Foden’s goal in injury time. “I don’t know if we would have won this match last season, I can’t predict what would have happened. But I don’t define a team’s mentality based on a win.”

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TURIN (ITALPRESS) – “An extraordinary season, the best ever, not just for the results but for how we achieved them. We want to continue with the same collective spirit; every individual is important. We have the best coach in the world, the best sporting director, and one of the best players in the world.” These were the words of Nasser Al Khelaifi, Paris Saint-Germain’s top executive, who was awarded the “Best President” award in Turin at the 2025 Golden Boy ceremony.

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TURIN (ITALPRESS) – “I’m very proud to receive this recognition. When I look at those who won before me, like Mbappé and Messi, it’s a dream to be here.” Desire Douè is in Turin to receive the 2025 Golden Boy, an award that comes at the end of a triumphant year for him and PSG.

“Are we among the best teams ever? It would be pretentious to say so, but Paris Saint-Germain is one of the greatest clubs in the world, and that must be our ambition,” the French striker, who was the star of the 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter, told Sky Sport. “Winning the Champions League is exceptional, scoring in the final is something that’s also hard to dream of,” he admitted.

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