A prominent historical property located in the centre of Santa Venera, Malta — known as the Apap Institute — has been quietly leased by the Archdiocese of Malta (the Curia) to a foreign individual, a move that has drawn attention and concern from both religious figures and members of the broader community. According to information obtained by The Shift, the lessee is a Saudi businessman who has recently acquired Maltese citizenship through the country’s Individual Investor Programme (IIP), more commonly known as the passport scheme....

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