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The ‘Sette Giugno’ in British eyes - Part 11

Wednesday, 19 August 2020, 10:16 Last update: about 7 years ago Noel Grima

Internal political tensions died down. At its outbreak there was a loyalist demonstration in front of the Governor's Palace, the usual festive bands and all. Italian neutrality at the outset also...

The ‘Sette Giugno’ in British eyes - Part 10

Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 10:53 Last update: about 7 years ago Noel Grima

The first few months of the First World War witnessed significant Allied troop movements through the Mediterranean. British forces from the Far East, India and Egypt passed on their way back to...

The results of the Malta Book Fund 2020 are out

Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 09:05 Last update: about 7 years ago

The National Book Council is pleased to announce that the adjudication board of the Malta Book Fund 2020-21 has decided and agreed on the winning submissions for this year’s revamped edition of...

Malta Book Festival goes online

Friday, 7 August 2020, 12:49 Last update: about 7 years ago

In view of the risks posed by hosting a mass event during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Book Council is regretfully announcing that the Malta Book Festival will not be taking place in its...

Karm Borg, ‘Il-Lunzjata Ta’ Għawdex’

Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 10:40 Last update: about 7 years ago

Il-Lunzjata Ta' Għawdex is the name of the latest publication that Mgr Karm Borg of Ta' Kerċem (Gozo) has just published. The book, which consists of seven chapters, is the fruit of many...

How a Maltese worker sparked a riot and a massacre - Part 9

Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 10:38 Last update: about 7 years ago Noel Grima

Of course, if Malta were ever to be in a state of siege, the cooperation of the local population was absolutely essential. It was to guarantee such co-operation that a new, slightly expanded...

How a Maltese worker sparked a riot and a massacre - Part 8

Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 13:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Noel Grima

A few weeks after a delirious crowd had cheered Benjamin Disraeli's return from the Congress of Berlin with Cyprus in his pocket, Londoners were able to gaze with wonder at a new token of how Britain...

The National Book Prize and Terramaxka Prize 2020 shortlist

Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 14:11 Last update: about 7 years ago

The National Book Council is hereby announcing the shortlist of books, published in 2019, contending for the 2020 National Book Prize. The National Book Prize and Terramaxka Prize shortlist is...

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