Новости за 01.01.2021

Fontana Local Council has just published Fontana u Ġrajjietha – mill-qedem sa żminijietna by Gozo historian Joseph Bezzina. Years ago, Bezzina had already written a book in English about the place but this new, hard-bound publication runs into 246 pages and is illustrated by no fewer than 242 photos. The cover was designed by Daniel Cilia. Fontana, a suburb of the city of Rabat, which is itself a suburb of the Cittadella, has developed into a village in its own right. It lies on the Rabat-Xlendi... Читать дальше...

No crib at European Parliament I agree wholeheartedly with what Francis Vassallo had to say in his article ‘No crib at European Parliament’ (December 28). Malta’s MEPs should not shy away and join Spanish MEP Isabel Benjumea in demanding a change of poli­cy regarding a crib at the European Parliament in the Christmas period. “Because it offends others” is a nonsensical excuse. May whoever is responsible remember that those who, as he said, could be offended, are the non-natives. Alfred Gauci – Sliema... Читать дальше...

Xagħra is renowned for the cribs put on display during Christmas. Five of these are currently being exhibited at the parish church, where every year crib enthusiasts are invited to display their Nativity creations on the side altars. The figurines are generally made locally and commissioned to local artists. This year, one of the exhibits is a large crib by Canon Anton Refalo and Xagħra youths. Four other cribs are by Fabio Azzopardi, Victor Said and Charlon Said, Carmel Theuma and Francesco Bonello.