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Floriana First
Floriana First (Maltese: ''Floriana l-Ewwel''), is a localist. party located in and operating in Floriana, Malta. It is one of two localist parties in the Republic of Malta, the other being Għarb l-Ewwel in Gozo. Its candidates have erroneously been repeatedly mentioned as independent candidates by Maltese media and newspapers, partially owing to its founder Holland's previous history as an independent mayor of Floriana. Leadership The party is lead since its inception by founder Nigel Holland, who served as Mayor of Floriana three times, between 1998–2004 as an independent, and 2007–12, 2012–15 as part of the Floriana l-Ewwel grouping. Holland was elected in 2024 and serves as mayor of Floriana as an independent in coalition with the Nationalist Party councillors in the council, after an initial deadlock Registration The party registered its statutes with the Electoral Commission of Malta on 2 April 2019, just in time for the 2019 local elections, however it previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floriana
Floriana ( or ''Il-Floriana''), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a Floriana Lines, fortified town in the Port Region, Malta, Port Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, 'L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dun Mauro Caruana, the poets Oliver Friggieri and Maria Grech Ganado, the writer and politician Herbert Ganado and Swedish Idol winner Kevin Borg. Etymology Floriana is named after Pietro Paolo Floriani, an Italian military engineer who designed the Floriana Lines, the line of fortifications surrounding the town. In Maltese language, Maltese, the town is called ''Il-Floriana'' by the local council. However, it is popularly known as ''Il-Furjana'', and the latter is regarded as the official name by the National Council for the Maltese Language. Government sources use both variants. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Maltese Local Elections
Local council elections were held in Malta by 25 May 2019. For the first time, all 68 municipal council were renewed at the same time, following a reform partially initiated in the 2015 election, in which half were. Results Overall results The election was not held in Mdina, since the number of candidates was equal to the number of seats. Therefore, the five candidates were directly elected. Turnout was under 40% in Gżira, Sliema, St. Julian's, Malta, St. Julian's and St. Paul's Bay. Results by council References External links Official results Politics of Malta 2019 elections in Europe, Malta 2019 in Malta May 2019 in Malta Local elections in Malta Long stubs with short prose {{Malta-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Parties In Malta
This article lists political party, political parties in Malta. Since World War II, Maltese political culture has developed into a two-party system dominated by the centre-left Labour Party (Malta), Labour Party () and the centre-right Nationalist Party (Malta), Nationalist Party (). Although other political parties have presented candidates and, in some cases, elected MPs, in most cases these were splinter groups of the main parties and, on the rare occasions when they were successful, this success was short-lived. In the case of Local Councils however, independent candidates and village-dedicated parties have better chances of being elected. Għarb l-Ewwel (English language, en: Għarb First), Floriana l-Ewwel (Maltese language, mt: Floriana First) and AD+PD hold representation in a Local Council. Until 2015, there was no law in Malta requiring the registration and regulation of political parties; the ''General Elections Act'' made the necessary provisions for party participa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Parties Established In 2019
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Catholic Political Parties
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2024 Maltese Local Elections
Local council elections were held in Malta and Gozo on 8 June 2024, in tandem with the European Parliament elections. This is the second time that all local councils of Malta shall be elected simultaneously in a single election, following the 2015 reform abolishing the previous system of half-council elections. Background Previous election The Labour Party won an absolute majority of 268 local council seats and 48 mayoralties in the 2019 local elections, swiping control of several village councils from the Nationalist Party in a wave of electoral successes for said PL, most significant of all being the flip of Siġġiewi from PN to PL. Since the 2019 election, a firm Labour bloc in the central-south regions of Malta can be found. Only ''two'' independents were elected in two councils in Malta and Gozo. Steven Zammit Lupi was elected to the Żebbuġ local council in Malta, and Nicky Saliba, ex-PN mayor of Żebbuġ in Gozo, was elected as an independent and managed to deadl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Maltese Local Elections
Local elections were held in Malta on Saturday, 10 March 2012. Elections were held to elect the local councils of Attard, Balzan, Birgu, BirżebbuÄ¡a, Dingli, Floriana, Gżira, Għargħur, Ħamrun, Iklin, Isla, Kirkop, Luqa, Marsa, Marsaxlokk, Mosta, Paola, Qormi, Safi, San Giljan, San Pawl Il-Bahar, Santa Lucija, SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi, Swieqi, Tas-Sliema, Å»ebbuÄ¡ (Malta), Å»urrieq, Għajnsielem, Kercem, Munxar, Nadur, Qala, San Lawrenz, Xagħra Xagħra () is an administrative unit of Malta on the island of Gozo. It is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Gozo, being home to the Ä gantija megalithic temples, which date back to 3600 BC, and the Xagħra Stone Circle. Natural undergroun ... and Å»ebbuÄ¡ (Gozo). Results References 20129 2012 elections in Europe 2012 in Malta March 2012 in Europe {{Malta-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Maltese Local Elections
Local elections were held in 22 localities in Malta on 10 March 2007. The last round of elections held in 2004, on the same day of the national election for the Maltese Members for the European Parliament (MEPs). Approximately 68% of the eligible voters turned up on election day. With the locality of Safi with the highest percentage (86%); and the locality of Swieqi with the lowest percentage (53%). The largest locality was that of Mosta and the smallest one was that of San Lawrenz, Gozo. Turnout Results The Malta Labour Party (MLP) has won the Local Councils Elections with 53% of first count votes. The Partit Nazzjonalista (PN) obtained 44% while Alternativa Demokratika (AD) obtained 2%. The councillors elected consist of 74 councilors with MLP; 63 councillors with PN; 2 councillors with AD; and 1 councillor on the locality of Floriana, that consist with the group known as 'Floriana L-Ewwel' (Floriana First). Results table Results by Locality Footnotes Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nationalist Party (Malta)
The Nationalist Party (, PN) is one of the two major contemporary political parties in Malta, along with the Labour Party. It is a Christian democratic, and conservative political party, and it has been also described as centrist or centre-right on the political spectrum. It is supportive of Malta's membership in the European Union. It is currently in opposition to the Labour Party. Since independence in 1964, the Nationalist Party has won six out of the thirteen general elections, in 1966, 1987, 1992, 1998 and 2003. In 2008 it won with a paper-thin majority of around 1500 votes. History Foundation and early years (1880–1918) The Nationalist Party's roots lie in the important language question of the late 19th century, when the colonial government in Malta tried to give the English language the importance Italian had held in schools, administration, and law courts. Fortunato Mizzi, who was a lawyer at the time, strongly opposed these reforms, and in 1880, he set up the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Localism (politics)
Localism is a range of political philosophies which prioritize the local. Generally, localism supports local production and Local purchasing, consumption of goods, local control of government, and promotion of local history, local culture and local identity. Localism can be contrasted with Regionalism (politics), regionalism and centralized government, with its opposite being found in Political unitarism, unitarism. Localism can also refer to a systematic approach to organizing a central government so that local autonomy is retained rather than following the usual pattern of government and political power becoming centralized over time. On a conceptual level, there are important affinities between localism and deliberative democracy. This concerns mainly the democratic goal of engaging citizens in decisions that affect them. Consequently, localism will encourage stronger democratic and political participatory forums and widening public sphere connectivity. History Localists a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozo
Gozo ( ), known in classical antiquity, antiquity as Gaulos, is an island in the Malta#The Maltese archipelago, Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Republic of Malta. After the Malta Island, island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago. As of 2021, the island has a population of around 39,287 (out of Malta's total 443,227), and its inhabitants are known as Gozitans (). It is rich in historic locations such as the Ä gantija temples, which, along with the other Megalithic Temples of Malta, are amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures. The island is rural in character and less developed than the island of Malta. Gozo is known for its scenic hills, which are featured on its coat of arms. The Azure Window in Dwejra, San Lawrenz, a natural limestone arch, was a remarkable geological feature until its collapse on March 8, 2017. The island has other notable natural features, including the Inland Sea, Gozo, In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Għarb L-Ewwel
Għarb () is an administrative unit of Malta, located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, with a population of 1,549 people (as of 2021). Etymology The name ''Għarb'' (غرب) comes from the Arabic word for "West," referring to the village being at the westernmost point on Gozo and all of the Maltese archipelago. History Għarb started as a small hamlet which developed around the Middle Ages. One can see its ancient roots in the centre of the village where some houses have fine examples of decorated stone balconies. Għarb was created as a parish in 1679, a move which gave impetus for the building of a new, baroque parish church. Built between 1699 and 1729, it has a façade which has been compared to Francesco Borromini's Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona, Rome. On the square is a folklore museum housing memorabilia recounting the rural history of the Maltese islands. Landmarks Għarb lies in some of Gozo's most scenic countryside, particularly at DbieÄ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
