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8.05.07: NADUR AWARDED AS A "EUROPEAN DESTINATION OF EXCELLENCE"
Nadur has been awarded by the European Commission as one of "The Best Emerging European Rural Destinations". This project was launched last year, for the first time. This initiative consists of a number of participating countries in identifying a locality or region within their national territory which can qualify and be eventually awarded as a 'EUROPEAN DESTINATION OF EXCELLENCE'. The EU Affairs & Policy Development Unit within the Ministry for Tourism & Culture is participating in this initiative organised by the European Commission supported by the EU Member States and Candidate countries
5.05.07: INAUGURATION OF ART EXHIBITION BY VALENTIN SKACHKOV
An Art Exhibition by Valentin SKachkov from St. Petersburg, Russia was officially opened this evening by Mayor Dr Chris Said at the Joe Tabone Hall, Nadur Local Council office at North Street. The exhibition will be opened from Sunday 6th to Thursday 10th May 2007. Opening hours will be from 8.00am to 4.00pm. click for photos
1.05.07: NEW FECC INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY FROM NADUR
Mr Peter Paul Buttigieg was elected as the International Secretary General of the Federation of European Carnival Cities (FECC) during the General Assembly held on Wednesday 25th April 2007, while Joseph Borda was appointed one of the auditors. The 27th FECC International Convention was held between the 21st to the 29th April, 2007 in Sousse, Tunisia. He succeed Dr Chris Said who occupied the post for the last 3 years. Over 250 delegates attended this Convention making it as the 3rd biggest Convention after Nadur, Gozo (2005) and Ovar, Portugal (2003)
14.04.07: 2 MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO BE HELD AT NADUR
The Nadur Local Council, in collaboration with the Russian Cultural Centre in Malta, proudly announces 2 special cultural activities at Nadur and invites the general public to attend.
- On Thursday 26th April, 2007 at 8.00pm in the Nadur Basilica, there will be a concert by the 'Boys' Choir of the Vocal Lyceum' from Ekaterinburg, Siberia which is one of the leading choirs in Russia.
- An Art Exhibition by Valentin SKachkov from St. Petersburg, Russia at the Joe Tabone Hall, from Saturday 5th to Thursday 10th May 2007. The official opening will be held on Saturday 5th May at 7.30pm. The Exhibition opening hours will be from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
02.04.07: The Old Testament – An Avant-garde Stage Production in Twelve Episodes
The Nadur Local Council in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic in Valletta will be presenting a Twelve Theatre Productions about the Old Testament on a monthly basis which will start with its first episode named "The Creation" at the MBC theatre on the 14th April. The shows present the greatest stories ever told, and aim to provide high calibre entertainment.
"A cycle of twelve monthly productions will create a distinct “cult calendar” of spiritual and artistic reflection. The Old Testament is an outstanding source of European culture. We want to ask questions of current and common concern. As Europe grows closer, it searches for common ground. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going to? Present day value discourses focus on inter-religious relations as a central theme. So… what are we talking about?
European art and culture have been completely soaked by the themes, characters and the great stories of the Old Testament through the centuries. In everyday life we experience this in the use of numerous sayings revealing biblical roots. This secular tradition allows us to take the Old Testament as one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written."
It will be an opportunity not to be missed. click here for more...
27.03.07: Annual Public Meeting
In accordance with Section 70 of the Local Councils Act (Act No. XV of 1993), an annual public meeting is going to be held on Thursday 29th March 2007 at the Joe Tabone Hall, North Street at 7:30 p.m.
The budget for financial year which starts in April 2007 and ends up in March 2008 will be discussed, while details will be given about the different projects which are being planned.
All residents whose name appear in the last Nadur Local Council's Electoral Register are urged to attend and to participate in this discussion.
All participants may put forward their suggestions for the council's consideration.
22.03.07: A SPECIAL POSTAL CARD AND CANCELLATION.
The Nadur Local Council in collaboration with the Circolo Gozitano is going to issue a limited edition (1000) of a postal card featuring Ta’ Sopu Tower and date stamped on Sunday 25th March at the Nadur Local Council with a special cancellation by Maltapost marking the special celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome that are being held at Nadur, Gozo. The postal cards will be all numbered and individually signed by Mayor Chris Said. One can buy these cards, on Sunday 25th March from the Information desk at St Peter & St Paul Square for a nominal fee of LM1 and then from the Nadur Local Council and the Circolo Gozitano.
20.03.07: "FLIMKIEN" - the main stage
On the main stage a varied entertaining programme has been planned including many events like concerts, shows and performances together with special political and informative debates about the European Union. On Friday23rd at 6.00pm there is a debate on: "The future of Europe, the future of Malta" between PM Lawrence Gonzi, Opposition Leader Dr. Alfred Sant, AD Leader Dr. Harry Vassallo. Then on Sunday 25th the European Parliament meets citizens: “Roundtable on Europe” with Maltese MEPs Friday’s entertainment includes Mike Spiteri and Mark Spiteri Lucas Band which is one of the most prominent bands at the moment in the local scene. On Saturday J. Anvil, after his success in the MaltaSong for Europe, and the Italian group Fuego Italiano, will feature before the special guests Matia Bazar with a live concert starting at 10.00pm. Sunday’s programme reaches its highlights with popular local artists like Miriam Christine Borg, Spectrum, Klinsmann Coliero & Band and Olivia Lewis after her success in the MaltaSong for Europe and ends with the live concert at 8.30pm of Riccardo Fogli who will be flying in from Russia for the occasion.
All these artists confirmed their participation: Gozo Creative Theatre Club; Body Art Dancers; Ace Line Dancers; Mario Caruana; Joe Formosa; Mariella Spiteri; Miriam Christine; Mike Spiteri Renato; Spectrum; Klinsmann Coleiro & Band; Mark Spiteri Lucas Band; Olivia Lewis; Italian/Brazilian Trio; Matia Bazar and Riccardo Fogli
19.03.07: "FLIMKIEN" - the FOLK area
At Dun Martin Camilleri Square, there will be tables and chairs where one can sit, relax and have something to eat from the traditional food stalls that will be set up while a traditional Maltese atmosphere will be created with a scheduled programme of entertainment (dancing, singing, musicians, etc) by local artists starting Friday evening with the Kummitiva by Xagħra Folk Group and ending on Sunday at 7.00pm by Tony Camilleri. The groups that will be participating are: Xagħra Folk Group (Kummittiva) San Lawrenz Folk Group Imnarja Folk Group & Daqqaqa Aurora Folk Group Menħir Qala Folk Group Astra Folk Group Spiro Sillato Sinet Folk Group Traditional Maltese Singing (għannejja) Nafra Folk ensemble Philip Vella Tony Camilleri (L-Għannej)
The NAFRA folk ensemble, scheduled for Saturday at 7.30pm, is committed to the revival of Maltese traditional instruments with a unique trait of innovative arrangements and original music by Ruben Zahra. This concert will feature NAFRA with Pure Brass Quintet to deliver a spectacular musical journey through a variety of styles that exhibit music virtuosity and entertainment.
8.03.07: riccardo fogli - live in concert at nadur, Sunday 25th March
Born in Pontedera (Pisa), after an initial period of experiences, Riccardo Fogli, joined the Pooh in 1966. The Pooh were already famous and they had already recorded two records but the big success arrived with “Piccola Katy” in the summer of 1968. Together with the Pooh he lived the
extraordinary years of OPERA PRIMA and ALESSANDRA LPs but in 1973 Riccardo Fogli decided to start his own carrier as a solo singer and left the Pooh.
In those years he wrote Matteo with Marcello Aitani, the song “Che ne sai”, “Malinconia” which arrived first at the prestigious Verona Festivalbar and at the Vela d’Oro Festival in Riva del Garda, and “Storie di tutti i giorni” which won the Sanremo Festival in 1982. In 1983 he participated as representative of Italy, to the Euro Festival with the song “Per Lucia”. In 1991 he obtained a great success with “Io ti prego di ascoltare” and in 1992 he participated to the Sanremo Festival with a song of Mia Martini ‘In una notte così’ and in 1996 he went to Sanremo again with Romanzo. In 2004, Fogli was the Winner of the reality Show “Music Farm” (RAI DUE) and published a new Cd: “Storie… d’amore”, with 3 new songs.
Fogli has performed in Malta on a number of occasions. This will be the fifth performance of Riccardo Fogli in Malta, who is exclusively represented in Malta by M & E Management Group. Dr. Massimo Ellul, chief executive of the Group, stated that Fogli was indeed very happy to perform again in Malta, especially after the sellout concert at the Mediterranean Conference Centre
8.03.07: Matia Bazar - live in concert at nadur, Saturday 24th March
Formed in 70’s in Genova by Piero Cassano, Aldo Stellita, Carlo Marrale, Giancarlo Golzi and Antonella Ruggiero, Matia Bazar have become one of the most famous Italian bands. Sanremo Festival 1st place in 1978 (E dirsi ciao) and 2002 (Messaggio d’amore), together with other important awards obtained during more than 30 years, brought Matia Bazar to a consolidated international recognition.
Among the most famous songs of Matia Bazar are: Solo tu, Ti sento, Vacanze Romane, Souvenir.
The band will be performing in Nadur, as special guest on Saturday 24th of March, 10.30 p.m.
5.03.07: Official programme for "flimkien mill-1957" celebration
The Nadur Local Council published the official programme of the 3-day celebrations on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Among the main activities there will be a debate: "The future of Europe, the future of Malta" between PM Lawrence Gonzi, Opposition Leader Dr. Alfred Sant, AD Leader Dr. Harry Vassallo; a Roundtable on Europe with Maltese MEPs: "European Parliament meets citizens" and the concerts by Mattia Bazar and Riccardo Fogli from Italy. The detailed programme was mailed to all households in Malta and Gozo. click here
25.02.07: Celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome in Nadur - Gozo
Nadur Local Council has been awarded with a grant under the call for proposal INFO/2007/04/ of the European Parliament with a project aimed at informing Gozitan and Maltese people on European Parliament role and history of the EU, in the framework of the celebration for the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Therefore Nadur Local Council will organise an event in the central square of the town during the period 23rd - 25th of March 2007. In a press release at the Foreign Ministry in Valletta, Mayor Chris Said gave details of the programme which will also include concerts by Mattia Bazar and Riccardo Fogli from Italy, together with Olivia Lewis, Mariella Spiteri, Miriam Christine Borg and others at St Peter & St Paul square for the general public. A detailed programme will be mailed to all households in Malta and Gozo by the first week of March.
17.02.07: second session of training programme for judges
The second session of “Seminars in EC Competition Law for Maltese Judges”, addressed to Judges, Magistrates and Legal staff, took place at Vivaldi Hotel, St. Julian’s on the 16th and 17th of February.
This activity has been financed by European Commission, DG Competition and it is aimed at raising awareness and know-how of Maltese Judiciary in this special sector of European Policy. The training will be held over 5 weekends both in Gozo and Malta, in partnership with Associazione Italiana Giuristi Europei.
The lectures have been delivered by Prof. Avv. Marina Averani, barrister at the European Court of Justice in Brussels and Professor at University LUISS – Rome. The title of the weekend lecture was “The Sources of Information and Documentation of EC Competition policy”.
The training will finish on the 24th of March and next appointments will be:
9th and 10th of March, seminar at Nadur Local Council Premises on Competition Rules applicable to firms
16th and 17th of March, seminar at Vivaldi Hotel, St. Julian’s on Relations between Community and National Competition Authorities
23rd and 24th of March, seminar at Nadur Local Council Premises on Competition Rules applicable to State Aid
11.02.07 THE NADUR ORGANISED CARNIVAL’07
The Organised Carnival '07 was held at 2.00pm with various competitions and the special guests: Sur Gawdenz, id-Dulli, Joe Demicoli, Majsi and Zoo. This year, it was presented with a radically new form of programme and a different approach of organisation with the partecipation of most of the well-established comedians in Malta who performed to their best for the avid audience. Click here for photos
10.02.07 MISS NADUR CARNIVAL’07 AND SPECTACULAR CONCERT
The 3rd edition of Miss Nadur Carnival’07 was held at the MBC Theatre, an activity by Nadur Local Council and Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Mnarja in collaboration with the Catwalk Productions. Results:
Model Look: Christabelle Vella (Gozo)
Stephanie Zammit (Malta)
Photogenic: Melissa Camilleri (Gozo)
Amanda Zammit (Malta)
Personality: Christabelle Vella (Gozo)
Stephanie Zammit (Malta)
Beautiful Face: Stephanie Said (Gozo)
Analise Borg (Malta)
Miss Nadur Carnival: Stephanie Said (Gozo)
Miss Malta Carnival: Stephanie Zammit (Malta)
National Queen Carnival: Stephanie Zammit (Malta) Click here for photos
While at 9.00p.m. a Spectacular Concert, “The TENTH February UNDER THE TENT”, was held under the tent at St Peter and St Paul Square. BOOT LED ZEPELLIN all the way from UK; IRA LOSCO and her band and FIRE performed for 4hours to the packed fans who patronised the show. Click here for photos
Dr. Chris Said inaugurated a training programme at the Nadur Local Council addressed to Judges, Magistrates and Legal staff entitled “Seminars in EC Competition Law for Maltese Judges”.
This activity has been financed by European Commission, DG Competition and it is aimed at raising awareness and know-how of Maltese Judiciary in this special sector of European Policy.
The training will be held over 5 weekends both in Gozo and Malta, in partnership with Associazione Italiana Giuristi Europei.
The opening lectures have been delivered by Avv. Antonino Abate, barrister at the European Court of Justice in Brussels and former Commission Advocate and by Avv. Emilio Cappelli, barrister at the European Court of Justice in Brussels and former member of the Legal Office of the European Commission. click for phots
3.02.07: project approved by the EUROPEAN parliament - Strasbourg
The Project entitled: "Information on European Parliament and Celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome in Gozo" submitted by the Nadur Local Council to the European Parliament in Strasbourg has been approved. The main objective of this project is to organise an informative event on European Parliament with a specific focus on the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. An exhibition will take place in the central square of Nadur with an easy and free access to all public and the creation of a set of communication material that will address to different target groups in Malta and Gozo with the objective of explaining the main functions and activities of European Parliament. A special entertaining programme has been planned for the occasion.
26.1.07: programme of carnival 2007 published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the official programme of activities for Carnival 2007 which starts on Friday 9th February till Tuesday 20th with the spontaneous carnival along December 13th Street. A special flier was designed to be mailed to all households in Gozo. Beside the programme, one can find special vouchers that can be redeemed at 3 restaurants in Nadur for a 10% discount. click to read more..
22.1.07: January issue of Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the 25th issue of its info-magazine Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom. This month's issue in a 16 page format, 4 in full colour and 12 in black and white, gives an overview of the finished projects in2006 and the proposed projects for 2007 by the Local Council. Other features are: Programme of activities for 2007; Seminar for members in the European Rural Charter; Projects from EU Programmes' Funds; ‘Gieh in-Nadur’ to Joseph Said; The official visit of the President of Malta to Nadur; Activities held for Council's Day; Programme of activities for Carnival 2007; Hampers to the elderly; Youth Local Council; Works by government at Nadur; The Epiphany Concert; The Christmas Concert; the Nadur Youngsters Visit to Baveno and The Christmas Festival. click here or photo to read more
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