MALTA

The transcript covers a clean sweep victory in national crowns, developments in Malta's defense situation with collapsed negotiations for British military presence, unprecedented naval visits by Libya and Romania, and strategic alternatives to Malta. It concludes with a transition back to England for a sports event.

What was the outcome of the negotiations regarding the British military presence in Malta?

• They were postponed.

• They collapsed.

• They were successful.

• They were partially successful.

What is the new annual rent demand by Malta's Prime Minister for Britain's use of the island?

• £5 million

• £15 million

• £10 million

• £20 million

Which country's navy made an unprecedented visit to Valletta harbour?

• French

• Spanish

• Libyan

• Italian

Which naval training vessel from behind the Iron Curtain visited Malta?

• Bismarck

• Vikrant

• Zeltin

• Mircea

Which locations are considered as alternatives to Malta for strategic military presence?

• Majorca, Ibiza, and Menorca

• Sicily, Gibraltar, and Cyprus

• Crete, Sardinia, and Corsica

• Sardinia, Sicily, and Malta