VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono welcomed the Italian Ambassador to Malta, Fabrizio Romano, for a courtesy visit marking the end of his diplomatic term.

The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace, served as a formal occasion to reflect on the close relationship between Malta and Italy. During the visit, President Spiteri Debono expressed her sincere gratitude to Ambassador Romano for his dedicated service and efforts in strengthening bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.

She acknowledged the significant role the Italian Embassy has played in promoting collaboration in various sectors, including trade, culture, and education. The President also underscored the ongoing importance of Malta-Italy relations, emphasizing that the foundation built under Ambassador Romano’s tenure will serve as a strong basis for continued cooperation in the future.

Ambassador Romano, who has served in Malta since 2021, expressed his appreciation for the hospitality and support he received throughout his posting. He reiterated Italy’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the strong diplomatic bond shared with Malta. The visit concluded with mutual expressions of goodwill and optimism for the future of Malta-Italy relations.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – In a powerful call for unity and moral leadership, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta, Anglu Farrugia, has proposed the establishment of a Mediterranean Peace Charter, aimed at transforming the region into a model of peace, ecological justice, and human dignity.

Speaking at a high-level conference hosted by Università Kore di Enna in Sicily, Farrugia urged regional and European leaders to adopt a renewed sense of “moral clarity and coherence” in shaping policy across the Mediterranean basin. “The Mediterranean must become the richest sea in peace, not in blood,” Farrugia declared in his keynote address, drawing attention to the region’s deepening humanitarian and geopolitical challenges. The proposed Carta Mediterranea della Pace envisions a long-term framework based on active neutrality, peace education in schools and universities, sustainable regional cooperation, and a rights-based approach to migration.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta will host a historic ministerial conference this coming September, bringing together Mediterranean countries for the first time to work on a regional plan addressing the risks posed by rising sea levels caused by climate change.

The announcement was made by Malta’s Minister for Environment and Energy, Miriam Dalli, during the MED9 meeting held in Slovenia, which gathered environment ministers from Mediterranean countries within the European Union.

The MED9 summit focused on key issues including climate resilience in the Mediterranean and ongoing efforts to position the region as a clean energy hub.

Speaking at the event, Minister Dalli highlighted the unique vulnerability of the Mediterranean, and particularly Malta, to the escalating threats of the climate crisis.

“Individual solutions are not enough. That is why we need a regional response based on solidarity and cooperation among all countries,” said Minister Dalli.

She emphasized that MED9 countries have the potential to lead by example, but that this can only be achieved if Mediterranean EU nations unite to advocate for tailored support and specific EU funding for the region.

The upcoming conference in Malta, which will be held in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), aims to serve as a platform for open dialogue on both challenges and potential solutions. It is expected to contribute significantly to the development of flexible and region-specific climate policies.

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BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – “My family and I loved the Turkish people, we were happy at Galatasaray and in Istanbul, it was a fantastic experience”. Dries Mertens, after having conquered Naples, repeated himself in Turkey becoming the darling of the “Gala”. His words released to DH Les Sports, close three seasons that ended with the victory of the title and the great celebration that the Giallorossi fans dedicated to him.

The Belgian striker did not commit himself on his future and did not rule out playing another season, as well as opting for retirement. “I have not made a decision yet, I will talk about it with my wife Kat. I do not know yet if I will leave football or continue with another team. I will make this decision with my family”, explained Mertens who, in the meantime, on Friday will receive honorary citizenship of Naples.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City has reached an agreement with Milan for the transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to Pep Guardiola. The Dutchman, 26, was the best in the difficult Rossoneri season and now, according to the BBC, he is ready to sign a 5-year contract with the Citizens. The English club will pay Milan 55 million euros, plus bonuses. The company’s goal is to close the deal in time to allow the orange international to participate in the Club World Cup that will start on June 14 in the USA.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona could face a fine in next season’s Champions League for having violated UEFA’s financial fair play for the second year running. The Times claims so, according to which, for the same reasons, Chelsea and Aston Villa could also be sanctioned, albeit with a lighter penalty, as it is their first violation.

The sanction inflicted on the Blaugrana, according to the British newspaper, could materialize in the registration of a limited number of players in the competition or a points deduction for the following season.

In October, Barcelona lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a fine of 500,000 euros for having misdeclared their profits. The CAS said at the time that the sanction was light but would be more severe in the case of a “recurrence”.

And according to The Times, a second violation has been committed. UEFA will provide details of the teams that have not respected the financial rules in the coming weeks.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A sudden slowdown in the negotiations that could have brought Theo Hernandez to Al Hilal. Milan, reports “As“, was ready to accept an offer of around 30 million euros for the 27-year-old French full-back, given that his contract expires in 2026 and there is the risk of losing him for free in a year. But the player is not interested: even though he is coming off a season that was anything but positive, Hernandez wants to continue playing at a high level and would prefer to give priority to other offers from clubs that will take part in the next Champions League.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A coalition of Maltese civil society organizations has issued a joint appeal to Foreign Minister Ian Borg, urging the Maltese government to prohibit the transfer of military supplies to Israel.

The appeal, signed by 18 NGOs, warns that such transfers risk facilitating grave breaches of international humanitarian law, including alleged genocide, apartheid, and illegal occupation. In their petition, the organizations demand that Malta adopt strict measures to prevent any Malta-flagged vessels from transporting arms or military equipment to conflict zones—particularly to Israel, amid growing international scrutiny of its military actions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.

“Malta’s civil society is united in urging the competent authority to fulfill its legal obligations under international law to halt any illegal transfer of military supplies destined for use in Israel’s genocidal violence,” the letter states.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – After what happened in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 between Atletico and Real Madrid, with Julian Alvarez’s penalty considered invalid due to a double touch, the IFAB has decided to change the rule starting from 1 July 2025.

The International Board has decided to consider the intentionality: if the person taking the penalty hits the ball involuntarily with both feet at the same time, or if the ball touches the foot or the supporting leg immediately after the kick, the penalty will be retaken if the ball enters the goal, otherwise an indirect free kick will be awarded to the defender (unless the referee decides to let play continue for the advantage). If this scenario were to occur during a series of penalties, if the ball does not enter the goal there will be no retake and the penalty will be considered failed.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Bruno Fernandes declines the pharaonic offer from Al Hilal, which according to the English media had gone as far as to offer a salary of 77 million euros per season.

The Manchester United captain, under contract until 2027, prefers to stay in Europe, hence the no to the Saudi proposal. This, however, does not mean that he will remain at Old Trafford: after the Europa League final lost to Tottenham, Fernandes had placed his future in the hands of the club. “If the club thinks it is time to sell me because they want to raise money, that’s how it will be, it happens in football. I will stay until the club tells me it is time to leave”.

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