![Dr Grandayy on Twitter: "@sleepyboode Yes Maltese has strong Arabic roots. I assume iva (yes) is also similar to the Arabic yes." / Twitter Dr Grandayy on Twitter: "@sleepyboode Yes Maltese has strong Arabic roots. I assume iva (yes) is also similar to the Arabic yes." / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcSS8pcXsAAt4Y1.png)
Dr Grandayy on Twitter: "@sleepyboode Yes Maltese has strong Arabic roots. I assume iva (yes) is also similar to the Arabic yes." / Twitter
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People who voted Yes in Malta's European Union Referendum last week celebrate their victory at a rally organised by the Iva (Yes) Movement in Valletta March 14, 2003. Voters on the tiny
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