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title: "Valletta Community and Parties React to Toppled Statue Incident"
date: 2026-07-12T20:02:54.724+00:00
updated: 2026-07-12T20:02:54.724+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Community", "National", "Culture"]
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# Valletta Community and Parties React to Toppled Statue Incident

## In brief

- A statue of the Santissima Trinità in Valletta was reportedly toppled, causing anger among residents and associations.
- The Santissima Trinità External Feasts Association expressed "anger and regret" and solidarity with Valletta residents.
- Momentum and the Nationalist Party also voiced their support for the community, with the PN stating Valletta belongs primarily to its residents.

A statue of the Santissima Trinità in Valletta was reportedly toppled, leading to strong reactions from community groups and political parties. The incident has sparked anger and disappointment among residents.

The Santissima Trinità External Feasts Association issued a statement expressing its "anger and regret" over the incident. The association conveyed its solidarity with the people of Valletta, highlighting the community's distress.

Momentum, a political movement, also expressed its solidarity with the band clubs affected by the toppled statue. This sentiment was echoed by the Nationalist Party (PN), which emphasised that "Valletta is primarily for Valletta residents."

The incident has drawn attention to the importance of cultural heritage and community sentiment within the capital city.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported on the expressions of solidarity following the incident, with NET News focusing on the Nationalist Party's and a local association's reactions, while MaltaToday highlighted Momentum's statement.

## Sources (3, 2 outlets)

- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143120/momentum_expresses_solidarity_with_band_clubs_after_valletta_statue_toppled)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/07/12/il-belt-valletta-hija-primarjament-tal-beltin-il-pn/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/07/12/qrajna-brabja-u-dispjacir-l-gghaqda-festi-esterni-santissima-trinita-tesprimi-solidarjeta-mal-beltin/)

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