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Events for June at Messina Palace

Wednesday, 3rd June at 18.30 hours
Gesprächsrunde: for members with a good command of the German language
Thema: "Das Wattenmeer - Unterwegs an der Nordsee"
Diskussionsleiterin: Frau Sirka Facklam

Friday, 12th June at 19.00 hours
Last German Film Evening before the Summer break
Film in German but with subtitles in English: "Im Juli"  - Directed by Fatih Akin (2005)

Synopsis: His students thumb their noses at him, the barkeepers ignore him in all of the hip joints he frequents and even his permanently spaced out neighbour has a better social life: how square can you get? Daniel, a young physics teacher wouldn't see happiness if it hit him in the face! But his drab existence as a teacher is about to change... he falls head over heals in love with a beautiful girl called Melek, and spontaneously decides to follow her to Istanbul. Daniel sets out for the long trip from Hamburg to Istanbul together with his crazy friend July, who sells jewellery and has always secretly worshipped Daniel. On this wild odyssey through south-eastern Europe he will discover a new self. He is beaten up, seduced, robbed, for the first time on drugs and busted by Turkish border guards, yet Daniel learns to fight for his happiness. And after this long journey he realizes that the laws of physics don't always apply in the real world ...


Entrance is free to all members and their friends.

Wednesday, 17th June at 18.30 hours
Gesprächsrunde: for members with a good command of the German language
Thema: "Uwe Timm - Familien und andere Beziehungen - Teil 2"
Diskussionsleiterin: Frau Dr. Ruprecht-Hung

Language Courses, Examinations & Library News

The end of the scholastic year is fast approaching.  In fact courses like that preparing for the ZD/ZDj, B2 Certificate and the Support classes for schoolchildren are already over.  In June we will be having more candidates sitting for the prestigious Goethe Institute Certificates.  290 applications were received for the FIT in Deutsch Certificate examinations while another 80 candidates would be sitting for the Certificate examinations from A1 to C1 levels.   

A collection of 50 DVDs with German feature films and documentaries has been  added to the Library.  This collection is the first lot which the Goethe Institute will be offering as part of a project whereby the German-Maltese Circle would be able to build up a German Film Library.  All DVDs can be taken out on loan by members of the Circle.  The Library will remain open during the Summer months. 

Frau Brigitte Ohk has once more donated a number of books and Hörbücher – the latter being much sought by our members.

Summer German Language Revision Classes for Schoolchildren:  The German-Maltese Circle is again offering German language revision courses during summer for students who are in Forms 1 to 4.  These courses consist of 18 lessons of one and a half hours each (in the morning) and will start on Thursday, 9^th July.  Fee: € 75

Summer German Language Introductory Course for Primary Schoolchildren:  Also on offer are short courses of 10 sessions for children in Years 5 or 6 in Primary Schools who wish to get familiar with the German language.  Fee: € 50

For more information click on the course title headings above. 

Gespräche über interessante aktuelle Themen:  Diese gebührenfreie Veranstaltung findet alle 14 Tage für Fortgeschrittene in der deutschen Sprache, die Mitglieder des Deutsch-Maltesischen Zirkels sind, freitags statt. 

Nächstes Treffen: 5 Juni um 18.30 Uhr.
Leitung:  Dr Günter Jacobs

Europatag 2009 - Europe Day in Bonn

On Saturday, 9th May, 2009, Europatag was celebrated in Bonn at the beautiful eighteenth century Town Hall. More than thirty diplomatic missions, international organisations as well as Germany’s political parties gathered in several halls inside the building as well as at stands outside on the sun bathed market square. Concentrated in one hall were information stands with special emphasis on the much sought-after employment possibilities within the countries of the European Union.  

The Lady Mayor, Mrs. Bärbel Dieckmann, said in her opening speech: “Europe is a unique peace movement. I think people now know how important it is.” Other speakers too elaborated on a “Europe for Citizens”, dwelt on intercultural programs and projects, and encouraged further intercommunications. 

Our sister society, the Deutsch-Maltesische Gesellschaft e.V. of Adenau (DMG), had been officially invited to participate with an information stand. Material supplied by the Maltese Tourist Office in Frankfurt, pamphlets introducing aims and work of the DMG, as well as flyers describing the German-Maltese Circle (GMC) of Valletta were offered. Christian Launer, President of the DMG, was supported by further six members of the DMG and GMC, all of whom became involved with interested public throughout the day. Questions often asked concerned conditions for living or holidays in Malta, educational and cultural offers and possibilities. Some of the visitors with special interest in Malta expressed their intentions to pay a visit to the GMC in Valletta at their next opportunity.

Corporate Members 2009

Adpro-Instruments Ltd; Bavarian Technology Systems Malta; Cheops Malta Ltd; Dold Industrial Automation Ltd; Hotset Malta Ltd; LC Technical Services & Consulting Ltd; Metallform Malta Ltd; Oiltanking Malta Ltd; OS Riding Equipment Ltd; Playmobil Malta Ltd; ProMinent Group of Companies; Würth Ltd

Classic Music Group

Invitation to join a proposed Classic Music Group:  Are you interested to discuss and to  share your views, know-how and your enthusiasm about classic music while enjoying the company of others and making new friends?  This is a proposal being put forward by the German-Maltese Circle for the formation of a Classic Music Group which will meet at our premises in Valletta.  No fees.  If interested or if you want further information, contact Mr Martin Spiteri on Mobile 79755236.

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