THE government has launched
the second phase of the Resto-
ration Scheme for Old Build-
ings in Urban Conservation
Areas (UCAs), extending it to
all residential properties across
Gozo. The announcement was
made by Minister for Gozo
Clint Camilleri and Minister
for European Funds and the
Implementation of the Elec-
toral Programme Stefan Zrin-
zo Azzopardi.
Camilleri said the first phase
of the scheme was introduced
in April for the Urban Con-
servation Area in Victoria,
Gozo. He added that the gov-
ernment had promised to ex-
pand the initiative to other
localities and that it will now
cover every UCA in Gozo.
The minister also confirmed
plans to extend the scheme to
UCAs in Malta in the future.
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Restoration scheme in Gozo's
UCAs extended to all homes
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Victoria
or Rabat?
What's in a
name
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The announcement was made by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for European
Funds and the Implementation of the Electoral Programme Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi
AS Gozo celebrates Victoria's
pre-selection for the 2031 Euro-
pean Capital of Culture, debate
has resurfaced over its name.
Some see "Victoria" as colonial,
while others note locals chose
it in 1887. Photographer Dan-
iel Cilia said the name reflected
ambition, not subservience. For
many, the discussion reflects
Gozo's identity, where history
and pride are closely linked.
