Notices published in Govt Gazette No. 20,568 of 9th February 2021

Scholarships in the Czech Republic for 2021 (for Maltese Citizens only)

The Government of the Czech Republic is offering 2 Maltese students the possibility of a scholarship at the 2021 Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies organised by public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic (Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University, Prague; Faculty of Philosophy of Palacky University, Olomouc; Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University in Brno). The courses are held during the summer months (July-September), and their length ranges from 3 to 4 weeks depending on the course content determined by each summer school and are designed for students, teachers, translators and interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies. They are also open to who is interested in the Czech language, literature, history and culture. These summer schools offer language courses at various levels of proficiency, seminars on the Czech literature, culture and history, free-time activities including theatrical, musical and dance performances, trips, etc.

A student has to indicate the discipline in which he/she would like to pursue the studies and then Prague will assign them the most suitable university. The Scholarship consists of free board and lodging, full coverage of course fees and free access to cultural events which are part of the course programme. It does not however include travel to/from the Czech Republic and health insurance.

More detailed information on the scholarships and the application forms which applicants need to fill are available below: (http://www.msmt.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/summer-schools-of-slavonic-studies)

The required documentation for application includes:

The Czech Republic application form (downloadable from the Czech website (http://www.msmt.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/summer-schools-of-slavonic-studies​)

Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs application form (downloadable from the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs website (https://foreignandeu.gov.mt/en/Pages/Scholarships.aspx)

Curriculum Vitae

All applications and required documentation should be submitted online on (https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Education_-Science-and-Technology/Education-Services/Scholarships/WEB008/default.aspx)  to the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, Directorate for Consular and Maltese Living Abroad, Scholarships Section by not later than Monday 1st March, 2021.

Selected candidates must also submit a Testimonial (https://foreignandeu.gov.mt/en/PDF%20Documents/Questionnaire%20related%20to%20the%20scholarships%20beneficiaries.pdf) related to the course awarded. The completed testimonial should reach the Scholarships Unit within 30 working days from the end of the course. 

Late applications will not be considered.

The Board's decision will be final.

The Culture Unit within the Cultural Heritage Directorate (Ministry for Gozo), notifies that due to  Carnival Floats and Grotesque Masques installations for Gozo Carnival 2021, no parking of vehicles will be allowed from Villa Rundle to Independence Square,  in Victoria, Gozo, on Thursday, 11th and Friday, 12th February, 2021, from 3.00 p.m. onwards, and in front of Savina church in Savina Square in Victoria Gozo, from Thursday, 11th February, 2021, till Tuesday, 16th February, 2021, from 3.00 p.m. onwards.

Parking Suspension

The Mqabba Local Council notifies that from Thursday, 18th February, 2021, till Sunday, 21st February, 2021, no parking is allowed in Triq Karmenu Ciantar (behind church).

Parking Suspension

The Ħal Kirkop Local Council notifies that no parking is allowed from Thursday, 25th February, 2021, till Sunday, 28th February, 2021, through Pjazza Żerniq.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 11th February, 2021, from 9.30 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., Triq San Nikola will be closed for traffic and no parking is allowed during this day and these times.