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Concert At Fete de l'Humanite - Bretigny Sur Orge

Dynamite Shakers, Lila-Rose Attard performs during the Fete de l'Humanite in Le Plessis-Pâté / Bretigny-sur-Orge, France on 13 September 2025. Photo by Christophe Meng / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Concert At Fete de l'Humanite - Bretigny Sur Orge

Dynamite Shakers, Lila-Rose Attard performs during the Fete de l'Humanite in Le Plessis-Pâté / Bretigny-sur-Orge, France on 13 September 2025. Photo by Christophe Meng / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Concert At Fete de l'Humanite - Bretigny Sur Orge

Dynamite Shakers, Lila-Rose Attard performs during the Fete de l'Humanite in Le Plessis-Pâté / Bretigny-sur-Orge, France on 13 September 2025. Photo by Christophe Meng / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maltese PM launches 250 EVs for public service

STORY: Maltese PM launches 250 EVs for public service SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: ATTARD, Malta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending the expo 2. various of Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela visiting the expo STORYLINE: Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. The expo, themed "Investing in Skills," kicked off on Wednesday and will run until Sunday. Abela said the launch of the cars is a reflection of the government's commitment to safeguarding the environment, as part of a wider drive to reach the country's environmental targets and become carbon-neutral. He highlighted several incentives to help Maltese families invest in renewable energy, and outlined key projects that the government is currently implementing, mainly the shore-to-ship project which is decreasing emissions by 90

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela (1st L) speaks to a chef at the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor shows an underwater robot to a visitor at the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman tries on VR glasses at the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA' QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(240515) -- TA' QALI (MALTA), May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor shows an autonomous robot street sweeper at the Public Service Expo in Ta' Qali, Attard, Malta, on May 15, 2024. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240202) -- ATTARD (MALTA), Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a protest in Attard, Malta, on Feb. 2, 2024. Farmers in Malta joined their European Union (EU) peers in protests on Friday against the bloc's present framework and future ambitions that threaten their livelihood. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240202) -- ATTARD (MALTA), Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Farm machinery is seen during a protest in Attard, Malta, on Feb. 2, 2024. Farmers in Malta joined their European Union (EU) peers in protests on Friday against the bloc's present framework and future ambitions that threaten their livelihood. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240202) -- ATTARD (MALTA), Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a protest in Attard, Malta, on Feb. 2, 2024. Farmers in Malta joined their European Union (EU) peers in protests on Friday against the bloc's present framework and future ambitions that threaten their livelihood. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240202) -- ATTARD (MALTA), Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a protest in Attard, Malta, on Feb. 2, 2024. Farmers in Malta joined their European Union (EU) peers in protests on Friday against the bloc's present framework and future ambitions that threaten their livelihood. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-TA'QALI-FOOTBALL-UEFA EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS-MALTA VS ENGLAND

(230617) -- TA'QALI, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Cain Attard (R) vies with England's Trent Alexander-Arnold during their 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifying Group C match at the National Stadium in Ta'Qali, Malta, on June 16, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Ronnie Attard of USA (right, on ice) in action against goalkeeper Sebastian Ylönen and Pierre Crinon of France during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between USA and France in Tampere on May 21, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

From left, Ronnie Attard, Henry Thrun, Drew O'Connor and Michael Eyssimont of USA celebrating 0-1 goal by O'Connor during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between USA and France in Tampere on May 21, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Gergo Nagy of Hungary (left) and Ronnie Attard of USA in action during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between the United States and Hungary in Tampere on May 14, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Gergo Nagy of Hungary and Ronnie Attard of USA in action during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between the United States and Hungary in Tampere on May 14, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Captain Marko Anttila (front) of Finland is hit by Ronnie Attard of the US in front of goalkeeper Casey Desmith during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A opening match between Finland and the United States in Tampere on May 12, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Goalkeeper Casey Desmith (2R) of the US defends the net against Teemu Hartikainen (2L) of Finland with the help of Ronnie Attard (L) and Scott Perunovich during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A opening match between Finland and the United States in Tampere on May 12, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Kaapo Kakko (C) of Finland vies with Ronnie Attard (L) and Rocco Grimaldi of the US during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A opening match between Finland and the United States in Tampere on May 12, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Ronnie Attard (L) and goalkeeper Casey Desmith of the United States defend the net while Kaapo Kakko (84) and Antti Suomela (74) of Finland attack during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A opening match between Finland and the United States in Tampere on May 12, 2023, Drew O'Connor of the US is seen in front. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-UEFA EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS-MALTA VS ITALY

(230327) -- MALTA, March 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Italy's Matteo Politano (L) vies with Malta's Juan Corbolan during the 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifying match between Malta and Italy at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, March 26, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-UEFA EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS-MALTA VS ITALY

(230327) -- MALTA, March 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Joseph Mbong (L) vies with Italy's Vincenzo Grifo during the 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifying match between Malta and Italy at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, March 26, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-UEFA EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS-MALTA VS ITALY

(230327) -- MALTA, March 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Cain Attard (front L) vies with Italy's Mateo Retegui during the 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifying match between Malta and Italy at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, March 26, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-THE NETHERLANDS VS AUSTRIA

(230222) -- ATTARD, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lisa Kolb (L) of Austria vies with Esmee Brugts of the Netherlands during a friendly women's football match between the Netherlands and Austria at the National Stadium in Attard, Malta, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-THE NETHERLANDS VS AUSTRIA

(230222) -- ATTARD, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nicole Billa (L) of Austria vies with Stefanie van den Gragt of the Netherlands during a friendly women's football match between the Netherlands and Austria at the National Stadium in Attard, Malta, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-THE NETHERLANDS VS AUSTRIA

(230222) -- ATTARD, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lieke Martens (C) of the Netherlands celebrates with Jackie Groenen (L) and Esmee Brugts after scoring her team's second goal during a friendly women's football match between the Netherlands and Austria at the National Stadium in Attard, Malta, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS LUXEMBOURG

(230218) -- ATTARD, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luxembourg's Laura Miller (L) vies with Malta's Brenda Borg during an international friendly women's football match between Malta and Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium, Attard, Malta, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS LUXEMBOURG

(230218) -- ATTARD, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Emma Lipman (L) vies with Luxembourg's Marisa Soares (C) and Andreia Machado during an international friendly women's football match between Malta and Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium, Attard, Malta, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS LUXEMBOURG

(230218) -- ATTARD, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Maria Farrugia (L) vies with Luxembourg's Eva Fernandes during an international friendly women's football match between Malta and Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium, Attard, Malta, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS LUXEMBOURG

(230218) -- ATTARD, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luxembourg's Eva Fernandes (L) vies with Malta's Maria Farrugia during an international friendly women's football match between Malta and Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium, Attard, Malta, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS LUXEMBOURG

(230218) -- ATTARD, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Haley Bugeja (L) and Nicole Sciberras (R) vie with Luxembourg's Leila Schmit during an international friendly women's football match between Malta and Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium, Attard, Malta, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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"Melody of the Orient" chamber concert held in Malta

STORY: "Melody of the Orient" chamber concert held in Malta DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Peng Yijun, political counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Malta giving speech 2. various of Reno Calleja, president of the Malta-China Friendship Society giving speech 3. various of performance at the concert STORYLINE: A chamber concert themed "Melody of the Orient" was held on Wednesday night in San Anton Palace, the official residence of the President of Malta in Attard. Hosted by China International Culture Association, the event was co-organized by China Cultural Centre in Malta and the China National Opera and Dance Theater. At the concert, Belgium pianists and composers Jean-Francois Maljean and Johan Famaey and the Belart Female String Quartet consisting of Chinese and Belgium musicians played classic pieces as well as new productions from Europe and China, which were warmly welcomed by audiences. "We should deepen cultural coo

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MALTA-ATTARD-CONCERT-MELODY OF THE ORIENT

(221124) -- ATTARD, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Belgian pianist and composer Jean-Francois Maljean performs at a chamber concert in Attard, Malta, on Nov. 23, 2022. A chamber concert themed "Melody of the Orient" was held on Wednesday night in San Anton Palace, the official residence of the President of Malta in Attard. Hosted by China International Culture Association, the event was co-organized by China Cultural Centre in Malta and the China National Opera and Dance Theater. (Xinhua/Chen Wenxian)

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MALTA-ATTARD-CONCERT-MELODY OF THE ORIENT

(221124) -- ATTARD, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Belgian pianist and composer Johan Famaey performs at a chamber concert in Attard, Malta, on Nov. 23, 2022. A chamber concert themed "Melody of the Orient" was held on Wednesday night in San Anton Palace, the official residence of the President of Malta in Attard. Hosted by China International Culture Association, the event was co-organized by China Cultural Centre in Malta and the China National Opera and Dance Theater. (Xinhua/Chen Wenxian)

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MALTA-ATTARD-CONCERT-MELODY OF THE ORIENT

(221124) -- ATTARD, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Belart Female String Quartet performs at a chamber concert in Attard, Malta, on Nov. 23, 2022. A chamber concert themed "Melody of the Orient" was held on Wednesday night in San Anton Palace, the official residence of the President of Malta in Attard. Hosted by China International Culture Association, the event was co-organized by China Cultural Centre in Malta and the China National Opera and Dance Theater. (Xinhua/Chen Wenxian)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS IRELAND

(221121) -- ATTARD, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Callum Robertson (R) of Ireland competes with Dunstan Vella (L) of Malta during a friendly match at the National Stadium in Attard, Malta, on Nov. 20, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS IRELAND

(221121) -- ATTARD, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alan Browne (R) of Ireland competes during a friendly match between Malta and Ireland at the National Stadium in Attard, Malta, on Nov. 20, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS GREECE

(221118) -- ATTARD, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dimitris Giannoulis (R) of Greece breaks through during an international friendly match between Malta and Greece at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS GREECE

(221118) -- ATTARD, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jodi Jones (L) of Malta competes during an international friendly match between Malta and Greece at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS GREECE

(221118) -- ATTARD, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malta's goalkeeper Henry Bonello (3rd R) clutches the ball during an international friendly match between Malta and Greece at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALTA-ATTARD-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MALTA VS GREECE

(221118) -- ATTARD, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gustavo Poyet (4th L), head coach of Greece, communicates with Lazaros Rota (1st L) after an international friendly match between Malta and Greece at the National Stadium, Attard, Malta, Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Malta to spend over 500 mln euros to tackle rising energy costs

STORY: Malta to spend over 500 mln euros to tackle rising energy costs DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana presenting 2023 budget speech to President Vella in San Anton Palace in Attard 2. various of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reading out the budget for 2023 in Parliament in Valletta 3. various of press conference in Valletta STORYLINE: Malta plans to spend 508 million euros (501.4 million U.S. dollars) in 2023 to ease the impacts of the rising energy costs, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday. In Malta's 2023 budget plan unveiled by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana on Monday, energy expenditures account for 9.3 percent of the government's recurrent expenditure. Tax cuts would have saved families with two working adults 510 euros (503.4 dollars) a year, Caruana said, while subsidizing energy costs will save them electricity costs and car fuel. Among the measures announced were a living grant of

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Annual poultry show held in Malta

STORY: Annual poultry show held in Malta DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at the poultry show 2. various of poultry of different breeds in the show STORYLINE: Malta Fancy Poultry and Pigeon Club on Sunday held the national fancy poultry and pigeon show in San Anton garden, located in Attard, central Malta. About 600 poultry of different breeds were present at the show. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual show was canceled in the past two years. At the show, roosters of different breeds were awarded first, second and third place, and the organizers put tags on the cages of the winning roosters. Visitors not only appreciated the beauty of the San Anton garden, but also learned about different breeds of poultry and their characteristics by enjoying the show. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Presidents of Malta, Ireland promote "positive neutrality"

STORY: Presidents of Malta, Ireland promote "positive neutrality" DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of welcoming ceremony held in San Anton Palace in Attard, Malta 2. various of talks and press conference held in San Anton Palace in Attard, Malta STORYLINE: The presidents of Malta and Ireland pledged continued cooperation for peace and stability during their meeting here on Thursday. Talking to journalists, Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins, who's on a three-day state visit here, and his Maltese counterpart, George Vella highlighted their policy of "positive" neutrality. Vella said that they also addressed the unfolding serious humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Higgins, in turn, said that Ireland supported Malta in its efforts to manage irregular migration. He also thanked Vella for Malta's help to Dublin in dealing with the spillover effects caused by Brexit. The two heads of state discussed ways to enhance bilateral relation

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MALTA-ATTARD-IRELAND-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220512) -- ATTARD (MALTA), May 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (R) and Irish President Michael D. Higgins attend a press conference in Attard, Malta, on May 12, 2022. The presidents of Malta and Ireland pledged continued cooperation for peace and stability during their meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-IRELAND-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220512) -- ATTARD (MALTA), May 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (R) and Irish President Michael D. Higgins attend a press conference in Attard, Malta, on May 12, 2022. The presidents of Malta and Ireland pledged continued cooperation for peace and stability during their meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Maltese candidate parties hold final mass rally before election

STORY: Maltese candidate parties hold final mass rally before election DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of mass rally of the Labour Party led by Prime Minister Robert Abela 2. various of mass rally of the Nationalist Party led by Bernard Grech STORYLINE: Malta's two candidate parties, the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party, on Thursday evening held their final mass rally respectively in Attard and Valletta, before the general election which is scheduled on Saturday. This will be the first time that Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela leads the Labour Party into an election after replacing Joseph Muscat following the political crisis that unfolded at the end of 2019 and which finally led to Muscat's resignation. The Labour Party is leading in the political surveys by a significant margin with the opposition Nationalist Party failing to make any remarkable inroads, according to some media reports. Malta uses the single transferable vo