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Greece: Wildfire Erupts At Kardamena In Kos Island

Fire crews battled a wildfire in the island of Kos on Monday, July 1. The fire started in Kardamena but spread quickly due to strong winds and threatened houses and hotels.

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Malta's new president takes office

STORY: Malta's new president takes office SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Malta's new president Myriam Spiteri Debono was sworn in as the 11th President of Malta on Thursday, following a unanimous parliamentary resolution. She took her oath of office in a special parliamentary sitting held at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, the official seat of the President of the Republic. Spiteri Debono, 71, is the third woman to hold this office, after having been the only woman who ever served as speaker of the House of Representatives. She succeeds George Vella, who held office for the past five years. In her first speech as president, she said she would work for electoral reforms that would facilitate the representation of more than two political parties in Parliament, ensuring that even the smallest groups of society are represented fairly. She called for more accepta

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Pope Francis In Private Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in audience Mr. George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta at the Vatican on March 21, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Private Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in audience Mr. George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta at the Vatican on March 21, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malta celebrates 49th anniversary as Republic

STORY: Malta celebrates 49th anniversary as Republic SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations STORYLINE: Malta on Wednesday marked the 49th anniversary as a Republic in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Among the Republic Day celebrations, a ceremonial parade was held by the Armed Forces of Malta at St George's Square. Maltese President George Vella inspected the Armed Forces of Malta during the parade. Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela and other distinguished guests also attended the celebrations. The celebrations drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231213) -- VALLETTA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella attends an investiture ceremony during Republic Day celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Dec. 13, 2023. Malta celebrated the 49th anniversary as a Republic on Wednesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231213) -- VALLETTA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (C) inspects the Armed Forces of Malta during Republic Day celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Dec. 13, 2023. Malta celebrated the 49th anniversary as a Republic on Wednesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231213) -- VALLETTA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella inspects the Armed Forces of Malta during Republic Day celebrations in Valletta, Malta, on Dec. 13, 2023. Malta celebrated the 49th anniversary as a Republic on Wednesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-FLORIANA-REMEMBRANCE DAY

(231112) -- FLORIANA, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella lays a wreath at the War Memorial during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Floriana, Malta, on Nov. 12, 2023. Malta marked the Remembrance Day to salute the war dead on Sunday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Malta commemorates Armistice Day in Valletta

STORY: Malta commemorates Armistice Day in Valletta SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration ceremony STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday commemorated the Armistice Day, which marked the conclusion of World War I (WWI) in 1918, at the iconic Saluting Battery of the Upper Barrakka in Malta's capital Valletta. A two-minute silence was observed amid two salute cannons. Doves of peace soared into the air. Maltese President George Vella and other representatives laid wreaths during the commemoration event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-ARMISTICE DAY

(231111) -- VALLETTA, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella lays a wreath during a commemoration of Armistice Day at the Saluting Battery of the Upper Barrakka in Valletta, Malta, Nov. 11, 2023. Malta on Saturday held a commemoration of Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I in 1918. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-PRESIDENT-CHINA-NATIONAL DAY-ADDRESS

(230930) -- VALLETTA, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella addresses a reception to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Valletta, Malta, on Sept. 29, 2023. Malta is keen on nourishing the healthy, strong and mutually beneficial relationship with China, with special emphasis on people-to-people links, President George Vella said on Friday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Malta keen on nourishing strong relationship with China: president

STORY: Malta keen on nourishing strong relationship with China: president DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception STORYLINE: Malta is keen on nourishing the healthy, strong and mutually beneficial relationship with China, with special emphasis on people-to-people links, President George Vella said on Friday. Addressing a reception to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Vella said that more than 50 years into diplomatic relations between the two countries, the ties are becoming "more dynamic and forward-looking." "Despite the distance that separates our two countries, Malta and China have managed to build a close historical relationship that includes cooperation mostly in the fields of trade, health, education and culture. Suffice to say that China is one of Malta's most important trading partners," he said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-PRESIDENT-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

(230918) -- VALLETTA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, at the presidential palace in Valletta, Malta, Sept. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Presidents of Greece, Malta urge EU solidarity on migration

STORY: Presidents of Greece, Malta urge EU solidarity on migration DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a welcoming ceremony 2. various of a meeting between presidents of Greece and Malta 3. various of a meeting between Malta's President and Greek Prime Minister STORYLINE: During their meeting in the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, the presidents of Greece and Malta urged member states of the European Union to demonstrate stronger solidarity on migration. "Migration is not only an issue for the (Mediterranean Sea) coastal states but for the entire European family, which, in solidarity and in close cooperation with third countries, must address it," Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou was quoted by the Greek national broadcaster ERT as saying. Malta's President George Vella was on an official visit to Greece. Eight years down the road, the countries at the forefront have still not received "full support within the European Union and t

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GREECE-ATHENS-MALTA-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230706) -- ATHENS, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Maltese President George Vella review the Presidential Guard in Athens, Greece, on July 5, 2023. During their meeting here on Wednesday, the presidents of Greece and Malta urged member states of the European Union (EU) to demonstrate stronger solidarity on migration. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-MALTA-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230706) -- ATHENS, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Maltese President George Vella review the Presidential Guard in Athens, Greece, on July 5, 2023. During their meeting here on Wednesday, the presidents of Greece and Malta urged member states of the European Union (EU) to demonstrate stronger solidarity on migration. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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China, Malta commemorate 60th anniversary of China dispatching medical team abroad

STORY: China, Malta commemorate 60th anniversary of China dispatching medical team abroad DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending the reception 2. various of speeches 3. various of Maltese President Vella viewing photo exhibition STORYLINE: Celebrations were held in Valletta, the capital of Malta, on Friday to mark the 60th anniversary of China dispatching its first Chinese medical team abroad as well as the 30th anniversary of dispatching the first Chinese medical team to Malta. The Chinese Embassy in Malta hosted a reception attended by approximately 300 participants, including Maltese President George Vella and other Maltese officials, as well as diplomats from other countries. In a video speech, Cao Xuetao, deputy head of the National Health Commission of China, said that China has sent around 30,000 medical team members to 76 countries and regions over the past 60 years, providing diagnoses and treatments to over 2

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MALTA-VALLETTA-PRESIDENT-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(230609) -- VALLETTA, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (2nd R, Front) views a photo exhibition during a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of China dispatching its first Chinese medical team abroad as well as the 30th anniversary of dispatching the first Chinese medical team to Malta in Valletta, Malta, on June 9, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-ARMED FORCES-50TH ANNIVERSARY

(230419) -- VALLETTA, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella participates in a parade in Valletta, Malta, on April 19, 2023. The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) commemorated its 50th anniversary with a grand parade in Valletta on Wednesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-ARMED FORCES-50TH ANNIVERSARY

(230419) -- VALLETTA, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (2nd L, Front) reviews members of the Armed Forces of Malta in Valletta, Malta, on April 19, 2023. The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) commemorated its 50th anniversary with a grand parade in Valletta on Wednesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-FLORIANA-REMEMBRANCE DAY

(221114) -- FLORIANA, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malta's President George Vella (R) lays a wreath at the War Memorial during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Floriana, Malta, Nov. 13, 2022. Malta marked Remembrance Day to salute the war dead on Sunday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Malta holds Remembrance Day ceremony

STORY: Malta holds Remembrance Day ceremony DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Remembrance Day ceremony in Malta STORYLINE: Malta on Sunday held the Remembrance Day ceremony to remember victims who sacrificed their lives during World War II. Malta's President George Vella, Prime Minister Robert Abela and others laid wreaths at the foot of the War Memorial during the ceremony in Floriana, near Malta's capital Valletta. During the ceremony, a low-flying aircraft of the Armed Forces of Malta scattered small red paper poppies. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Malta expects closer cooperation with China

STORY: Malta expects closer cooperation with China DATELINE: Sept 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE VELLA, Maltese President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAN BORG, Maltese Foreign Minister 3. various of exchange activities (file) 4. various of Valletta streets STORYLINE: Maltese President George Vella and Foreign Minister Ian Borg have congratulated China on the occasion of China's National Day, expecting closer cooperation with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE VELLA, Maltese President "I congratulate the people of China on the occasion of their National Day. I also take this opportunity to recall that this year Malta and China commemorate the 50th Anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over these five decades our countries have built a strong relationship based on a very strong juridical framework and on reciprocal respect. When one looks at the number and frequency of high-level visits and agreements reached

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Maltese, Croatian leaders outline path for continued cooperation

STORY: Maltese, Croatian leaders outline path for continued cooperation DATELINE: July 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: Maltese President George Vella and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday confirmed their commitment to continuing close bilateral cooperation on key issues, President Vella's office said in a statement. The issues included the situation in Ukraine, the ongoing challenges faced by the Mediterranean region, the enlargement of the European Union, and the Conference on the Future of Europe. A welcome ceremony for the two-day visit by President Milanovic was held at Palace Square in Valletta before the two leaders held talks. The Croatian president is reciprocating a state visit by Vella in October last year. The presidents exchanged views on how the conflict in Ukraine disrupted global stability, international trade, and energy sourcing and has caused food shortages. Address

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MALTA-VALLETTA-CROATIA-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220711) -- VALLETTA, July 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (L, Front) and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic (R, Front) attend a welcome ceremony in Valletta, Malta, on July 11, 2022. Maltese President George Vella and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday confirmed their commitment to continuing close bilateral cooperation on key issues, President Vella's office said in a statement. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-CROATIA-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220711) -- VALLETTA, July 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (2nd L) and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic (1st L) attend a welcome ceremony in Valletta, Malta, on July 11, 2022. Maltese President George Vella and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday confirmed their commitment to continuing close bilateral cooperation on key issues, President Vella's office said in a statement. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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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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MALTA-VALLETTA-NEW CABINET

(220331) -- VALLETTA, March 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela (1st R) congratulates the new Foreign Minister Ian Borg (4th R) in the presence of President George Vella (2nd R) during a swear-in ceremony in Valletta, Malta, March 30, 2022. Abela on Wednesday appointed his 24-member cabinet of ministers and junior ministers, which includes four newly elected parliamentarians. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Malta's PM Robert Abela sworn in

STORY: Malta's PM Robert Abela sworn in DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the PM's swearing-in ceremony 2. various of the PM and supporters of Labour Party STORYLINE: Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela took the oath of office on Monday after his Labour Party won Saturday's general election. He was sworn in during a ceremony at the Palace in Valletta presided over by Malta's President George Vella. The Labour Party won the general election with 55.1 percent of the vote, against the Nationalist Party's (PN) 41.7 percent. This is the Labour Party's third consecutive general election win since 2013. The election was characterized by a record low turnout since independence, at 85.5 percent. The official result, which includes the entire list of the 65 elected members of Parliament, was announced by the Electoral Commission on Monday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-PM-OATH OF OFFICE

(220328) -- VALLETTA, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela (C) attends his swearing-in ceremony presided over by Malta's President George Vella (1st R) in Valletta, Malta, March 28, 2022. Abela took the oath of office on Monday after his Labour Party won Saturday's general election. He was sworn in during a ceremony at the Palace in Valletta presided over by Malta's President George Vella. The Labour Party won the general election with 55.1 percent of the vote, against the Nationalist Party's (PN) 41.7 percent. This is the Labour Party's third consecutive general election win since 2013. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-PM-OATH OF OFFICE

(220328) -- VALLETTA, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela (L) waves to supporters in Valletta, Malta, March 28, 2022. Abela took the oath of office on Monday after his Labour Party won Saturday's general election. He was sworn in during a ceremony at the Palace in Valletta presided over by Malta's President George Vella. The Labour Party won the general election with 55.1 percent of the vote, against the Nationalist Party's (PN) 41.7 percent. This is the Labour Party's third consecutive general election win since 2013. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-GENERAL ELECTIONS

(220327) -- VALLETTA, March 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (R) and his wife Miriam cast their votes in Zejtun, Malta, on March 26, 2022. Voters in Malta went to the polls on Saturday for the country's general elections. There are just over 340,400 registered voters to elect 65 members of parliament for the next five years. Citizens of the European Union (EU)'s smallest member state voted until 10 p.m. on Saturday. The election results are expected on Sunday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-PRESIDENT-CHINA-EVENT

(220212) -- VALLETTA, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (L) delivers a speech while meeting the Chinese Ambassador to Malta Yu Dunhai in an event celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Valletta, Malta, Feb. 11, 2022. Malta and China have strengthened economic and cultural ties in recent years, and the relations are expected to be enhanced, said George Vella here on Friday evening. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220210) -- ATTARD, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (R) meets with the visiting President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in San Anton Palace, Attard, Malta, on Feb. 10, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-ATTARD-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(220210) -- ATTARD, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maltese President George Vella (R) meets with the visiting President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in San Anton Palace, Attard, Malta, on Feb. 10, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)