2010 News Items


January
Ambassador S. Vallo visits Malta to present greetings to President G. Abela, Prime Minister L. Gonzi
and Foreign Minister T. Borg.
Honorary Consul Godwin E. Bencini, together with the members of
the Consular Corps of Malta present Seasons Greetings to President G. Abela, Prime Minister L. Gonzi and
Foreign Minister T. Borg.
Annual reception hosted by Honorary Consul and Mrs G. E. Bencini
host a reception at their residence. This has now become an annual occasion. Among the many guests were
Ambassador and Mrs S. Vallo, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister T. Borg, President Emeritus and Mrs U.
Mifsud Bonnici, foreign ambassadors and mdmbers of the Slovak community in
Malta.
Meeting of the Friends of Slovakia in Malta
Association.
February
The Honorary Consulate and the Friends of Slovakia in Malta Association
organise a Fasiangy fancy dress Dinner for members of the Slovak Community in Malta and their children. It was
the first time that this enjoyable event was organised.
March
Once again an Easter Egg Painting session was held at the
residence of Honorary Consul Godwin E. Bencini.
April
Honorary Consul
Godwin E. Bencini will be organising the showing of the film "The Power of Good” in the coming months. This
film is the story of how Sir Nicholas Winton saved hundreds of Slovak and Czech children from being sent to
death camps by the Nazis. Meetings were held with the British High Commissioner in Malta to try to establish
contact with Sir Nicholas, with the aim of inviting him to the showing of the film. Thanks to the British High
Commissioner, contact was made with the son of Sir Nicholas. Unfortunately this visit to Malta is not possible
due to the failing health of Sir Nicholas.
May
The Honorary Consulate organised a Musical Evening at St James
Cavallier, the performers were Slovak residents in Malta and Maltese. A reception followed. All those present
commented about the success of the evening.
July
Meeting of the
Friends of Slovakia in Malta Association.
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