New newspaper in Maltese

A new Sunday newspaper in Maltese, Illum, is to be issued by MediaToday on November 5. Roger de Giorgio is managing editor and Kurt Sansone is editor. A media launch was held at Ta' Gianpula on Wednesday evening, attended by representatives of the two...

A new Sunday newspaper in Maltese, Illum, is to be issued by MediaToday on November 5.

Roger de Giorgio is managing editor and Kurt Sansone is editor.

A media launch was held at Ta' Gianpula on Wednesday evening, attended by representatives of the two main political parties, corporations, advertising agencies and journalists. In a welcome speech Dr de Giorgio said that research had shown there was a need for an independent newspaper in Maltese.

Illum, he said, had chosen the slogan Ma Thares Lejn Wicc Hadd, because it is not under the direction or control of any political party, union or commercial interest.

He appealed to advertising agents to have more faith in Maltese language journalism.

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