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New Year festivities being held this weekend in Gozo

Victoria Local Council will tomorrow evening be hosting a New Years Eve event in Independence Square and St George’s Square, from 9pm onwards. The participating artists will be among others, Red Electric, Airport Impressions, Mistaken Identity, Beyond Return, Inside Plan and DJ Jaycee, with the participation of Moira Delia. On Sunday, the 2nd of January, [...]
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MaltaPost shut down and early collection notification

MaltaPost has advised that it will be on shut down on Monday, the 3rd of January 2011 where all MaltaPost branches will be closed. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, the 4th of January 2011. This change in schedule is issued by agreement with the Malta Communications Authority. MaltaPost also said that they would like [...]
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Gaulitanus Choir to perform End-of-Festive Season Concert

Gozo’s Gaulitanus Choir will as usual round up the several musical events during the festive season in the sister island with another edition of its annual End-of-Festive Season Concert. This is being held, in collaboration with the Gozo Culture Office, at the Kempinski Hotel, San Lawrenz on Thursday the 6th of January 2011. The concert [...]
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Inbound tourists increased by 8.4% in November 2010

Tourstat data for November revealed an increase of 8.4 per cent in the number of inbound tourists when compared to the corresponding month in 2009. November 2010 – Inbound tourists were estimated at 78,605, most of whom were holidaymakers. The majority of inbound tourists were first-time visitors albeit an increase in repeat tourists was recorded. [...]
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The Three Wise Men to arrive at Xaghra Basilica on Sunday

For the second year in succession, the Magi will arrive in Xaghra, Gozo, this year on Sunday 2nd January 2011, the Cavalcade will commence at 10:30 am. The Three Wise Men, in rich regal attire and riding horses will converge on Victory Square from different routes. In front of the Basilica, they will present their [...]
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Book launch celebrates 50th anniversary of St George’s alter

The Historical and Cultural Committee of St George’s Basilica in Victoria has launched its latest publication entitled, ‘Nidhol hdejn l-altar ta’ Alla. Hamsin Sena mid-Dedikazzjoni ta’ l-Altar Maggur tal-Bazilika ta’ San Gorg (1960-2010).’ It was on December 21, 1960, that the then Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Guzeppi Pace, dedicated the new altar of the Basilica [...]
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