Malta celebrates 50th anniversary as Republic

PM Robert Abela remembers Republic Day

Malta today celebrates 50 years since becoming a Republic on 13 December 1974, when the country cut all ties with Britain.

During a ceremony at the Republic Day monument, in Triq Diċembru 13 the Labour Party commemorated when Malta became a Republic under the guidance of Prime Minister Mintoff.

Sir Anthony Mamo became Malta’s first President on that day.