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George William Vella
George William Vella is a Maltese politician who served as the tenth president of Malta from 2019 to 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he previously served as deputy prime minister of Malta and foreign affairs minister from 1996 to 1998 under prime minister Alfred Sant. In 2013, he returned as foreign affairs minister, an office he held until 2017 under prime minister Joseph Muscat.
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politics · President of Malta from 2019 to 2024 · politician · also George William Vella, George Vella, Vella
Born 24 April 1942 · Q1508402
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I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the 4th volume of the book series published by the Department of Public Policy at the University of Malta on public life in Malta. The book ‘Public Life in Malta: papers on governance, politics, and public affairs in the EU’s (cont.) 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757666674767970448#m [2024-02-14 07:22 UTC]
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R to @ presidentmt : smallest member state’, further strengthens the academic literature on these very important areas and provides a tool to all those interested, including students of politics, public officials, and politicians. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757666678442217549#m [2024-02-14 07:22 UTC]
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2026· 4 entries
Lovin Malta: Watch: Johann Vella Discharged From Hospital To Applause From Fellow Officers
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The Malta Independent Online: Johann Vella discharged from hospital after surviving life-threatening St Julian’s shooting
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Lovin Malta: Police Officer Johann Vella Discharged From Hospital Weeks After St Julian’s Shooting
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2024· 10 entries
“I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the 4th volume of the book series published by the Department of Public Policy at the University of Malta on public life in Malta. The book ‘Public Life in Malta: papers on governance, politics, and public affairs in the EU’s (cont.) 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757666674767970448#m [2024-02-14 07:22 UTC]”
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“R to @ presidentmt : smallest member state’, further strengthens the academic literature on these very important areas and provides a tool to all those interested, including students of politics, public officials, and politicians. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757666678442217549#m [2024-02-14 07:22 UTC]”
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“I commend MaltaPost’s project, which employs over 60 persons with disabilities at the https:// nitter.cz/MaltaPost Document Management Facility in Xewkija Gozo. Miriam and I had the pleasure of visiting this facility and meeting the workers (cont.) 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757814840775651347#m [2024-02-14 17:11 UTC]”
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“R to @ presidentmt : in this project operated in collaboration with Jobsplus and the Lino Spiteri Foundation. This is a genuine integration project, and I hope that it will be extended and inspire more companies to do the same. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757814854763630953#m [2024-02-14 17:11 UTC]”
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“It was a pleasure meeting members of the Għaqda Mużikali Immakulata Kunċizzjoni, https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Ħamrun . On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of this association, I augur that they continue to work for the benefit of the Maltese https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23culture and https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23festa . 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757429021057462544#m [2024-02-13 15:38 UTC]”
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“This morning I received a courtesy call by the Għaqda Soċjali Mużikali Kristu Sultan of Paola on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Banda https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Paola . We enjoyed talking about the culture of https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23bands in Malta and all the good done by these societies in our country. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757377218248884440#m [2024-02-13 12:12 UTC]”
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“Yesterday Miriam & I enjoyed welcoming all those who contributed to L-Istrina 2023 at Sant'Anton Palace. We sincerely thank each and every one of them for their work to make L-Istrina a success. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757309581947019766#m [2024-02-13 07:43 UTC]”
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“This afternoon I handed over letters of credence to Mr Jeffrey Curmi following his nomination as Ambassador-designate of https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Malta to the https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Netherla nds . During our exchanges at Sant’Anton Palace, we discussed possible ways of strengthening (cont.) 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757062724322726168#m [2024-02-12 15:22 UTC]”
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“R to @ presidentmt : bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas such as trade and energy and sharing of expertise. We also reflected on the contributions that Malta and the Netherlands play in the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 757062727804014804#m [2024-02-12 15:22 UTC]”
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“Cancer patients are not alone & we need to look at them in the context of family & society, so that ancillary services offer a complete therapy. I spoke about this while addressing a conference organised by the National https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Cancer Platform. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/presidentmt/status/1 756979053406359953#m [2024-02-12 09:50 UTC]”
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2019· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Malta (2019–2024).
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2013· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister for Foreign Affairs (2013–2017).
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Returned as foreign affairs minister, an office he held until 2017 under prime minister Joseph Muscat
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2004· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the European Parliament (2004–2004).
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1996· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister for Foreign Affairs (1996–1998).
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1995· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (1995–1996).
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1992· 1 entry
Vella was elected as the Labour Party deputy leader for parliamentary affairs and spokesperson on foreign affairs and served that role until 2003
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1986· 1 entry
Career landmark: substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1986–1987).
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1982· 1 entry
Career landmark: substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1982–1983).
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1978· 1 entry
Vella was a substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and rapporteur on maritime pollution from maritime sources at the Conference of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe (CLRAE)
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1942· 1 entry
Born 1942-04-24.
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