Malta’s involvement in the World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, has prompted renewed public attention after information confirmed that the initiative cost Maltese taxpayers almost €8 million. While participation in global expositions is generally intended to strengthen a country’s visibility and promote investment, the scale and structure of the expenditure have generated debate, particularly given the high reliance on direct orders and the absence of certain disclosures....
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October 20, 2025
Hidden role of Lawrence Renes as Malta ambassador
For more than four years, Dutch-Maltese conductor Lawrence Renes has discreetly represented Malta as its Ambassador for Culture, a position that—unlike similar appointments—has attracted little public attention or official disclosure....