Set the scene.
Malta joined the Council of Europe on 29 April 1965. The organisation centres on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Here’s the twist.
The Maltese flag was raised at the Palais de l’Europe on 3 May. George Borg Olivier addressed the Parliamentary Assembly the next day.
Why it still matters.
Remember the organisation’s name when reading this date. Malta’s relationship with European institutions includes several distinct memberships and ceremonies.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.