World-renowned Dutch violinist André Rieu has postponed his upcoming visit to Malta as a sign of respect for the two-day period of national mourning for late Prime Minister Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici.

Rieu was originally scheduled to visit Valletta and Floriana’s Fosos on Monday to meet with locals and announce his upcoming shows in Malta for 2023. However, his visit has now been postponed to Tuesday 15th November.

Malta is currently observing two days of national mourning for Mifsud Bonnici, who served as Prime Minister between 1984 and 1987 and who died yesterday aged 89. Flags on all public buildings are being flown at half-mast as a sign of respect.