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A ceremony was held at Verdala Castle during which the winners of the National Book Prize, for books published in 2024, were recognised.

The ceremony was organised by the National Book Council (Malta), under the patronage of the President of Malta.

In her message, Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of Malta, spoke about Maltese literature as an element that shapes the Maltese and Gozitan people, and highlighted the importance of Maltese literature being protected and strengthened, especially against the backdrop of the new challenges that the Maltese language faces today.