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Events in the year 2024 in Malta .
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Events in the year 2024 in Malta .
| From | To | Position | Incumbent | Picture |
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| 4 April | Current | President of Malta | Myriam Spiteri Debono | |
| 2019 | 4 April | President of Malta | George Vella |  |
| 2020 | Current (Re-elected in 2022 [1] ) | Prime Minister of Malta | Robert Abela |  |
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