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		<title>Special hand postmark at Gharb tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of the Ghaqda Muzikali Vizitazzjoni Gharb, MaltaPost has announced that a special hand postmark - 5 Snin Anniversarju - Ghaqda Muzikali Vizitazzjoni - 22 ta' Novembru 2008, will be used at the MaltaPost branch in Gharb. The special hand postmarking service will be available tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd of November 2008, between 8.00am and 12.30pm. Envelopes cancelled with this special postmark can also be ordered from the Philatelic Bureau, 305, Triq Hal-Qormi, Marsa MTP 1001, on telephone number 25961749, or by email to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Cruise passenger traffic up by 25% in October</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In October 2008, cruise passenger traffic in Malta comprised 72,721 persons, an increase of 25.0 per cent over the comparative month in 2007. October 2008 - The total cruise passenger traffic of 72,721, showed an increase of 14,535 passengers over the same month in 2007. Embarkations from and landings in Malta in this month stood at 1,290 and 1,461 persons respectively. January-October 2008 - Total cruise passenger traffic in Malta amounted to 496,283, an increase of 16.5 per cent over the same period last year. Passengers from EU countries accounted ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/cruise-passenger-traffic-up-by-25-in-october/</link>
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		<title>Three men charged with gang-raping Qala woman</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Three men have been charged with gang-raping a 21-year-old Qala woman at a construction site in Qala on Wednesday morning. Aaron Camilleri, 28, and Mark Cutajar, 31, both from Nadur, and Paul Xerri, 46, from Xaghra]]></description>
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		<title>From Puccini to the Lion King at the Astra Theatre</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, at the Teatru Astra, Victoria, in its annual symphonic concert, the La Stella Philharmonic Band will play an array of musical excerpts ranging from Puccini classics to local compositions and well-known light music pieces such as those from the popular Disney cartoon musical The Lion King.

The band's resident music director Prof Mro Joseph Vella has opted to include a colourful Puccini selection from the magnificent opera Tosca, as a fitting conclusion to the Festival Mediterranea's celebration of the 150th anniversary of the immortal composer's birth.

The selection chosen includes ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/featured/from-puccini-to-the-lion-king-at-the-astra/</link>
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		<title>Photo exhibition featuring EU funded projects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A photo exhibition featuring the projects implimented during the past four years in Malta and Gozo through co-financing under the Malta Structural Funds Programme 2004-2006 and the Cohesion Funds Programme, is being held at the exhibition hall at the Ministry for Gozo. Gozo, together with Malta, benefited from the five structural funds which include the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the European Agricultural Giudance and Guarantee Fund and the Guidance Section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance and the Cohesion Fund. The Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/photo-exhibition-featuring-eu-funded-projects/</link>
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		<title>Manifesto for Children public discussion on work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Commissioner for Children is inviting the public for a discussion on Work, which will focus on the recommendations made in the Manifesto for Children. The Manifesto for Children was launched earlier this year, in order to increase awareness of matters requiring urgent attention with regards to children in Malta and Gozo. The participants in this discussion will be given the opportunity to voice their opinion and concerns, and make their own recommendations in this field. The Manifesto for Children outlines various improvements to be made within ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/notices/manifesto-for-children-public-discussion-on-work/</link>
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		<title>Free movement of workers good for Europe&#8217;s economy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A European Commission report published recently shows that mobile workers from the countries that joined the EU in 2004 and 2007 have had a positive impact on Member States' economies and have not led to serious disturbances in their labour markets. Workers from the EU-8 as well as Bulgaria and Romania have made a significant contribution to sustained economic growth, without significantly displacing local workers or driving down their wages. Both for the EU as a whole and for most individual countries, labour flows have been limited compared to the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/free-movement-of-workers-good-for-europes-economy/</link>
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		<title>Construction output down by 1.3% in the euro area and by 1.5% in the EU27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production decreased by 1.3% in the euro area (EA15) and by 1.5% in the EU27 in September 2008, compared with the previous month. In August, production grew by 0.4% and 0.2% respectively. Compared with September 2007, output in September 2008 dropped by 3.8% in the euro area and by 3.1% in the EU27. These first estimates are released by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. Monthly comparison Among the Member States for which data are available for September 2008, construction output rose ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/construction-output-down-by-13-in-the-euro-area-and-by-15-in-the-eu27/</link>
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		<title>Laying of 2nd GO submarine cable postponed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cable-laying works on the second submarine link to Sicily owned by GO, due to start tomorrow, have been postponed due to unforseen circumstances, the company said this evening. The process of laying the cable between St Paul's Bay and Mazara Del Vallo, south of Palermo, will last around two weeks and the new cable system is expected to be functioning by early 2009. GO's second submarine cable will be linking Malta to Italy via the pan-European network operated by Interoute, which connects 93 cities in 22 countries across over 56,000 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/laying-of-2nd-go-submarine-cable-postponed/</link>
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		<title>All directives for industrial action by nurses have been suspended</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Social Policy Minister John Dalli and the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) held a meeting today on the current shortage of nurses and have agreed to meet again next week. In the meantime all directives for industrial action by nurses have been suspended. Commenting on the the decision, Alternattiva Demokratika said it welcomes the beginning of a constructive dialogue between the government and the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses(MUMN). Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika Chairperson, said, "We applaud the sign of maturity of the MUMN and Minister Dalli ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/all-directives-for-industrial-action-by-nurses-have-been-suspended/</link>
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		<title>AD congratulates Astrid Vella on her nomination</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party has congratulated NGO activist Astrid Vella for being nominated for the European Trophy for Voluntary Work. AD Chaiperson Prof Arnold Cassola said:"Astrid Vella who recently]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/ad-congratulates-astrid-vella-on-her-nomination/</link>
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		<title>Astrid Vella nominated as Malta NGO volunteer of the year - Public urged to vote</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Astrid Vella, the coordinator of the environmental NGO Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA), who was recently awarded the SOS Malta Award for Volunteering 2008, has been nominated as the Malta NGO volunteer of the year, in the European award recognizing the work of NGO volunteers.

The general public are being strongly urged to cast their vote for Astrid Vella on the European award website located at http://www.benevolat.eu/en/vote.php.

Astrid has worked indefatigably and fearlessly to protect Malta and Gozo's heritage and environment, often around the clock, driven by concern about the uncontrolled urban ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/featured/astrid-vella-nominated-as-malta-ngo-volunteer-of-the-year/</link>
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		<title>Commissioner for Children on the occasion of World Children’s Day 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of World Children's Day, celebrated by most countries in the world on the 20th of November, we acknowledge and give precedence to the important steps taken years ago on this day, through the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of the Child in 1959, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1989. It is a day whereby the welfare and happiness of the child is given marked attention, through the promotion of the fundamental rights which are due to every child ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/letters/commissioner-for-children-on-the-occasion-of-world-children%e2%80%99s-day-2008/</link>
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		<title>Meeting for NGO&#8217;s and Local Council&#8217;s in Victoria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NGOs and Local Councils in Gozo are invited to an information meeting on Saturday, the 29th of November 2008, at the Ministry for Gozo Hall (St Francis Square, Victoria) organized by EUPA (the national European Union Programmes Agency) in collaboration with EU Programmes Information Unit (Gozo Ministry) and Gozo NGOs Association. After the registration at 9am, and an introduction by Mr Mauro Pace Parascandalo - National Coordinator, the programme (which should be concluded with questions at about noon) continues with half-hour overviews of the various programmes by relative programme Officers: ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/notices/meeting-for-ngos-and-local-councils-in-victoria/</link>
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		<title>BlackBerry Bold smartphone launched in Malta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vodafone Malta and Research In Motion have announced the launch of the BlackBerry Bold™ smartphone in Malta. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a top-of-the-line handset that comes with tri-band support for HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and includes integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, the BlackBerry Bold is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. The stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard make the BlackBerry Bold ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/blackberry-bold-smartphone-launched-in-malta/</link>
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		<title>BOV launches new high value motor loan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bank of Valletta has launched a new personal loan - the BOV high value motor loan. This new product by Bank of Valletta is specifically aimed at customers purchasing high value motor vehicles. The bank said that with a repayment period of up to of 7 years, the BOV high value motor loan is ideal for customers who would like to own a car costing €20,000 or over. "Buying a high value motor vehicle is an important decision that has significant financial implications. We are committed to offering our ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/bov-launches-new-high-value-motor-loan/</link>
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		<title>Gozo Christmas Cribs Scheme for 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National and Regional Celebrations Committee within the Ministry for Gozo would like to inform those who may be interested, about an aid scheme being launched in connection with static or mechanical cribs exhibited during the Christmas period 2008. The cribs are to be exhibited to the general public between Saturday the 20th of December 2008 and Sunday the 4th of January 2009. The cribs (both static and mechanical) should not be less than two metres wide. The mechanical cribs should include at least four mechanical figures. All cribs will ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/featured/gozo-christmas-cribs-scheme-for-2008/</link>
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		<title>Golden Eagle escapes - FKNK appeals for support</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FKNK) has been informed by the Malta Falconry Centre that a 3-year old Golden Eagle has escaped today and is flying freely, it was last seen in the vicinity of Siggiewi.

The eagle, which is very docile and still wears one of its anklets, will not fly long distances and is used to being close to humans.

The FKNK consequently expects the full and unreserved collaboration and support of all its members, together with that of all local sportsmen, to ensure that any sighting is reported ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/featured/golden-eagle-escapes-fknk-appeals-for-help/</link>
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		<title>Illegal sea-hunters kill protected Great Cormorant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BirdLife Malta has today revealed photos of what the NGO said are two illegal sea-hunters collecting a Great Cormorant, a protected bird, from a dinghy after shooting it just a few hundred meters off the shore of Pembroke last Saturday.

BirdLife said that the bird was shot at 6:26 in the morning from a dinghy just a few hundred meters from the shore. Legal Notice 79 bans hunting at sea within 3 kilometers of the coast. A birdwatcher in the area witnessed the incident and managed to take photos of the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/illegal-sea-hunters-kill-protected-great-cormorant/</link>
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		<title>Miriam Christine releases new single &#038; music video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Miriam Christine has just released 'Alone Today,' her new single which is also accompanied by a new music video. Describing the single, Miriam Christine says "I have moved away from the style of my last album 'Little Zee.' This single does have an R&#38;B influence, especially in the delivery of the vocals, but R&#38;B is a very generic term nowadays. There is also a strong element of rock in the track. I like to experiment and explore different styles to fuse with R&#38;B and I'm very happy with how the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://gozonews.com/item/miriam-christine-releases-new-single-music-video/</link>
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