The University of Malta invites you to apply to participate in a national workshop for citizens.

Date: Saturday 5 December 2015
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Valletta Area (TBA)
Deadline for applications: Friday 20 November 2015

LINK with application form to be completed and returned to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. :

http://www.um.edu.mt/create/eu_projects/cimulact

More than 1000 citizens around Europe will meet to create visions for the future during December 2015. The aim is to collect citizens’ visions of Malta or the world in 20-30 years. These visions will later be presented to scientists and policy-makers and serve as a baseline to develop future research programmes. 
You do NOT need any specific knowledge in order to participate. The idea is to bring the views of a group of citizens to the decision makers. 

Attendance is free – lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. 

Please feel free to pass on this info to anyone who you think may be interested in attending.

Citizens from Gozo will have their ferry expenses refunded on the day against the relevant receipt.

On the initiative of europe direct information centre of Victoria Gozo, in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta and Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, a biblical garden was inaugurated on Thursday, 5th November 2015 on Ghammar Hill, Ta’ Pinu, Gozo as part of a project co-funded by the European Union.

Forty two, carob, pomegranate and fig trees were planted in the area of the 4th station of the way of the cross, trees which are mentioned in the bible. The rector of Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, Reverend Gerard Buhagiar, spoke about the project plan which he has for the area of Ta’ Pinu sanctuary and the surrounding area. This biblical garden can be enjoyed by people who can stay in silence to reflect and pray in the midst of nature. 

A programme of activities was held to mark the installation of Xewkija's new Archpriest Mgr. Daniel Xerri. He proceeded the Rotunda Church in Xewkija in a processional march accompanied by Prekursur Band of Xewkija and Victory Band of Xaghra.

This followed by a short ceremony on the church parvis which included various speeches, including one by Mayor Mr. Paul Azzopardi and a concelebrated mass led by Bishop Mgr. Mario Grech.