VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has officially ratified the First Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe’s Cybercrime Convention, marking a major step in its ongoing efforts to combat online hate speech and discrimination. The protocol criminalises racist and xenophobic acts committed via computer systems and is aimed at reinforcing legal mechanisms against digital expressions of hate.

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard hailed the ratification as a “significant milestone in Malta’s continued commitment to justice, human rights and the safeguarding of the digital sphere”. The announcement came during a high-level meeting with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, on the sidelines of the 2025 Octopus Conference on Cybercrime. The conference is being hosted in Malta under its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Chelsea on the trail of Mike Maignan. The Stamford Bridge club is looking for an experienced and reliable goalkeeper to hand over to Enzo Maresca and the profile identified, according to “Standard”, would be the 29-year-old French goalkeeper of Milan.

Tied to the Rossoneri club until 2026, the player is in negotiations for the renewal of his contract and in any case, according to the British tabloid, the Devil would not sell him for less than 25 million pounds (about 29 million euros), a price considered excessive by the club that has just won the Conference League and already has several goalkeepers on the payroll.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has announced the appointment of Army Major General Diodato Abagnara as commander of UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.

“A position of great responsibility in a crucial region, as well as a recognition of the important role Italy plays within the international community, in a period marked by tensions and crises. Our country reaffirms itself as a guarantor of peace and security, strengthening its commitment to the stability of the Middle East. Congratulations and best wishes to General Abagnara,” commented Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on X.

“Heartfelt congratulations to Major General Diodato Abagnara, appointed by the United Nations as Commander of the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission. A prestigious role that confirms Italy’s international credibility and its ongoing commitment to peace and stability, in a strategic area that is crucial to global balance and unfortunately marked by crises and tensions,” said Deputy Defense Minister Matteo Perego di Cremnago.

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RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) (ITALPRESS) – Simone Inzaghi has been appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, a day after leaving Inter Milan. The Saudi Arabian club has officialized the arrival of the coach who just two days ago left Inter after 4 intense years and after having won a scudetto, 2 Coppa Italia and three Supercoppa Italiana, coming close to the Champions League twice with two defeats in the final against Manchester City and PSG.

“The Italian genius is here”, wrote the Riyadh club on social media, after signing the two-year contract worth 25 million euros per season. Al-Hilal, with Inzaghi on the bench, will participate in the Club World Cup and will face, in the group stage, Real Madrid, Salzburg and Pachuca.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – The closing credits are rolling on the marriage between Jack Grealish and Manchester City. Paid 100 million pounds four summers ago, he started only seven games in the last Premier League, was left to watch in the FA Cup final and, according to the “Telegraph”, will be excluded from the list of players called up for the next Club World Cup.

Grealish finds himself at a crossroads: next year there is the World Cup and to find space with Tuchel he must play consistently. This is why it is easy to imagine a divorce at the end of the season, there is no shortage of teams in the Premier League interested but the main obstacle is represented by the salary. It is therefore difficult to find a permanent solution, the most concrete hypothesis is that he goes away on loan.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Fluminense dreams big in view of the Club World Cup but has so far come away empty-handed. Mario Bittencourt, president of the Carioca club, revealed that he tried to sign both Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, but without success.

“It’s true, I made attempts to bring great players here – said the director, who in the past had already managed to bring Thiago Silva, Marcelo and Fred to Flu – Renato Gaucho spoke to Neymar, he was very kind and elegant but he told me to contact his father. First I spoke to the president of Santos, who authorized me to call Neymar’s father, who was also very kind. He didn’t close the door, then we spoke again with Neymar: he told me that he felt honored, flattered, that it would be a dream to play in the Club World Cup, but that his plan is to use this month to get back into shape”.

But Bittencourt also tried with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has not yet renewed with Al Nassr. “He was very clear with me and told me that at this moment he is not interested in playing in Brazilian football,” the president of Fluminense said.

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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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