Pjazza Teatru Rjal, one of Malta’s premier cultural venues, has recently come under intense financial scrutiny due to a series of overspending and governance lapses highlighted in the National Audit Office’s (NAO) 2024 Public Accounts Report. The report sheds light on several inefficiencies and procedural weaknesses that have raised questions about the theatre’s ability to effectively manage public resources and ensure financial sustainability....
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