 On 27 March 2018, the Civil Courts in Malta rescinded the part-exchange deal and revoked all transfers made in two expropriation contracts relating to the Gaffarena scandal.Apart from still enjoying reading Michael Falzon is a great enthusiast of the traditional aspects of the Maltese "festa", in fact he is also the very active President of his local band club, Stella Maris in Sliema.He also takes a keen interest in anything which is connected to the Maltese identity.