European Parliament President Roberta Metsola Honors Late Maltese Cartoonist Ġorġ Mallia
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has paid tribute to the late Maltese cartoonist, author, and academic Ġorġ Mallia, who passed away at the age of 68. Mallia was a respected figure in Maltese culture, known for his significant contributions through cartoons, writings, and humor. Metsola highlighted that Mallia's work had a profound impact on generations of Maltese people, making them smile, think, and see themselves differently. His career spanned illustration, children's literature, journalism, communications, and higher education. He was a long-standing member of the University of Malta community, where he headed the Department of Media and Communications and mentored numerous students. Mallia's distinctive style and sense of humor in his cartoons, particularly his 'ŻEPP' series in the Sunday press, often commented on social and political issues. He also authored and illustrated many children's books, including the popular 'Pullu' series, and served as chairman of Malta's National Bo... 
