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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times Advertising Department - Published on July 10-14, 2000

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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times
Advertising Department

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Festivals

The Maltese love their festas, or the feast day of the local patron saint. Between June and September, festa celebrations are every weekend. The festivities actually begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday with a cannon salute. The five-day long celebration includes colorful parades, brass bands and amazing fireworks displays, large enough to rival any Y2K celebration. The streets of the celebrating town are decorated with large flags, dangling banners and colored lights. Street vendors sell traditional delicacies, such as nougat and jaw-breaking candies. On Sunday night, a representation of the patron saint is carried through the streets and into the church while the jubilant crowd breaks into applause.

Table of Contents

Building bridges and embracing the future

American ambassador promotes business-to-business trade

Location, language, labor force foster pro-business environment

Malta ... an island of living history

Conquering environmental challenges through education

From fortress economy to open market, foreign companies have made Malta their home

Why do business in Malta?

International financial services center emerges in Mediterranean

Telecommunications industry welcomes privatization and liberalization

Malta, in their own words ...

Metco: your strategic partner in the Mediterranean

Opportunities for foreign investment

A history of ship repair through the ages

Useful Contacts

Education is the key to the future

Facts at a glance

Getting to Malta just got easier

How to get there

The eye of Osiris

Business leaders speak out on European membership, modernization & privatization

Valletta - "A city built by gentlemen, for gentlemen."

Mdina - The "Silent City" talks to those who take the time to uncover its secrets

TOURISM
Cruising the Mediterranean

Eating and drinking

Rest and relaxation

The arts and crafts of Malta

Day tripping

Festivals

Motoring around Malta

The Emblem and National Flag of Malta