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Topic: Xewkija


In the News (Wed 19 Nov 08)

  
  Gozo.gov.mt - Towns&Vill/Xewkija
Xewkija, which lies in the middle between Mgarr Harbour and Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo.
A remnant of Arab culture in the whereabouts of Xewkija is the renowned marble slab of Majmuna (pron.
The Xewkija church, which is the largest in Gozo is the Seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John and was built from Maltese stone by local masons and craftsmen.
www.gozo.gov.mt /pages.aspx?page=50   (892 words)

  
 Latest Gozo Football  News
Xewkija continued to play in the Ghajnsielem half and they also hit the post by Benneth Nyoku and were denied from the goal by Mercieca on various conclusions.
Ghajnsielem continued to play but few seconds later Xewkija won the ball and scored with a shot from outside the box but the goal was disallowed for the previous offside mentioned.
After this goal although Xewkija continued to be more aggressive, they were not very dangerous in their conclusions.
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 Gozo - Final Tables
Xewkija Tigers 5- 5 (8- 8) 2 1 2 4.
Xewkija Tigers 4-5 (3-1) 2 1 1 * - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.
Xewkija Tigers 5- 5 (3- 3) 2 1 2 Relegated 4.
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The ferraio must have fared quite well, for his was the most numerous family in the Xewkija district: at the age of 51 and with a wife of 40, he had ten living children whose ages ranged from 23 to four years (Census, 1667: 57v).
The settlement of the Xewkija district had grown steadily over the years and its centre had by the passage of years shifted from the already mentioned tal-Hamrija area to another locality.
Xewkija was by itself but Gharb included the districts of Dwejra and ta' Cangura; ta' Sannat included Munxar and Xlendi; Xaghra included Marsalforn; Nadur and Qala included Mgarr, together with the island of Comino; and Zebbug included Ghasri.
www.aboutmalta.com /gozo/bezzina3.html   (1525 words)

  
 bezzina3
The ferraio must have fared quite well, for his was the most numerous family in the Xewkija district: at the age of 51 and with a wife of 40, he had ten living children whose ages ranged from 23 to four years (Census, 1667: 57v).
The settlement of the Xewkija district had grown steadily over the years and its centre had by the passage of years shifted from the already mentioned tal-Hamrija area to another locality.
Xewkija was by itself but Gharb included the districts of Dwejra and ta' Cangura; ta' Sannat included Munxar and Xlendi; Xaghra included Marsalforn; Nadur and Qala included Mgarr, together with the island of Comino; and Zebbug included Ghasri.
aboutmalta.com /gozo/bezzina3.html   (1525 words)

  
 Xewkija Villas, Gozo, Gozo Villas :: Premier Holidays :: Xewkija, Gozo Villas
Xewkija is an excellent choice for those wanting a taste of Gozitan life in a small traditional village but within easy driving distance of Mgarr Harbour and walking distance of the capital, Victoria.
Located within the picturesque village of Xewkija this delightful, rustic, 200 year old townhouse is centrally located, just 10 minutes walk from the beautiful rotunda church with the 3rd largest dome in Europe.
It is located in the beautiful, peaceful village of Xewkija and is 500 meters away from the beautiful church of Xewkija.
www.premier-holidays.com /xewkija-villas.aspx   (188 words)

  
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Xewkija village is dominated by a huge rotunda church built in 1971.
Xewkija is one of the oldest villages of Gozo and took the status of a parish as early as 1678.
A short time before the Rotunda was completed, the old church was carefully dismantled, and the best parts of it were delicately rebuilt next to the church.
www.ccbarrigo.com /page.asp?p=13575&l=1&sub=1523   (641 words)

  
 XEWKIJA LOCAL COUNCIL - GOZO - MALTA
On Friday 16th February, at the Xewkija Parish Center, at 6.30 the Carnival Costumes Competitions were organized.
The Xewkija Local Council organized activities during the most beautiful time of the year, Christmas.
The Project Description Statement for the proposed Mgarr Ix-Xini Regional Park is a response to a request by Sannat Local Council and Xewkija Local Council to develop a joint initiative aimed at protecting, safeguarding, sustaining and enhancing the ecosensitive, geocultural landscapes of Mgarr Ix-Xini valley.
www.xewkija.gov.mt   (201 words)

  
 TA MARIJA FARMHOUSE IN GOZO - Farmhouses in Xewkija
TA MARIJA FARMHOUSE IN GOZO - Farmhouses in Xewkija
Xewkija boasts of the largest church in the Maltese Islands.
The distance between Xewkija and Victoria is around 15 minutes by walk.
www.destinationmalta.com /tamarija.htm   (195 words)

  
 Gozo - Island of Myths and Miracles
Xewkija the village of the rotunda church, takes its name from a place where thistles grew.
It comprises Gozo’s industrial zone, where factories produce a number of articles for local use and for export.
During weekends, the road that from Xewkija leads to Rabat, is thronged by football fans intent on an afternoon’s entertainment at the adjacent football stadium.
www.islandofgozo.org /towns_xewkija.htm   (240 words)

  
 Latest Gozo Football  News
Victoria Hotspurs FC and Xewkija Tigers FC both had a player debuting for them.
Xewkija Tigers opened the game to be more on the offensive and on the 4
From the beginning of the second half Xewkija Tigers tried to level the score but their conclusions were not very dangerous in the opening of this half.
www.angelfire.com /ne2/sannatlions/xewkija_victoria.html   (506 words)

  
 INDEPENDENT online
The approval was met with disappointment by the Xewkija local councillors who were present at the meeting and had vehemently opposed the building of the amenity site.
Xewkija local council consultant Lino Bianco said the amenity site is in the middle of the Mgarr ix-Xini Regional Park, and that it encroaches on sites of archaeological and ecological importance.
Xewkija mayor Monica Vella noted that only the local council objected to the amenity site being built at tal-Kus, implying that other entities were not informed.
www.independent.com.mt /news.asp?newsitemid=41675   (700 words)

  
 xewkija, gozo, malta
Xewkija is one of the oldest villages of Gozo.
The inhabitants of Xewkija continued to grow during the years.
The Rotunda of Xewkija is a superb architectural masterpiece which reveals the exquisite texture and the adaptability of local limestone.
www.chevron.co.uk /malta/towns/xewkija.asp   (413 words)

  
 The Malta Independent Online
The local council and residents of Xewkija in Gozo have vowed to fight the government tooth and nail before they will allow a waste transfer station to be built in their locality.
But as far as the Xewkija local council is concerned, the only benefits they will get from the proposed station is a health hazard and a project that will have a negative impact on Mgarr ix-Xini, which is of ecological, archaeological, geomorphologic and cultural importance.
At the end, one of the Xewkija residents said they would not accept the project in Xewkija and called on those present to support the council in its “battle against the government”.
www.independent.com.mt /news2.asp?artid=36463   (1068 words)

  
 xewkija - Ask.com Web Search
Situated in a private quiet alley in Xewkija, one of the oldest villages in Gozo, Malta's sister island, it affords spacious accommodation,...
The Arches farmhouse is a quaint property situated in a quiet alley in the heart of the old village of Xewkija on the beautiful Island of Gozo...
The cathedral of Xewkija is visible from almost any place in Gozo.
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 fiott.book4.part1
Xewkija is 'A Place where Thorns Grow' and rocks speak.
There is an acre in Xewkija (show-key-ya) that would like to tell of its long association with the supernatural.
Unlike most other villages in its size range, Xewkija doesn't even have a secondary festa, though a few devotional processions are held throughout the year.
www.lapasserelle.com /lm/pagespeciales/anglicistes/malta/charles.fiott/fiottbk4.part1.html   (1931 words)

  
 Xewkija council protests against Waste Transfer Station · Gozo News.Com
Xewkija local council has protested that the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage was not consulted by Mepa during its consideration of applications by WasteServ to build a Waste Transfer Station and a Civic Amenity Site at Tal-Kus.
The council said that although, during a Mepa board sitting, a member of the Planning Directorate claimed that the Superintendence had been consulted, this claim was denied in correspondence sent by the Superintendence to Mepa.
When the attention of the Superintendence was drawn to this matter by the Action Committee of Mgarr Ix-Xini Regional Park, it had written to Mepa recommending that both applications be refused.
www.gozonews.com /item/xewkija-council-protests-against-waste-transfer-station   (220 words)

  
 Xewkija Primary 'C'
The first Government Elementary School for boys in Xewkija opened its doors on December 2nd 1861 at St Katherine Street whilst that for girls was opened a year later in Church Street.
the Girls School in Xewkija where she was promoted to Headmistress during the Second World War (1939-1945), during which she gave her home to be used as a school.
On 4th June 1961 she was elected on the Xewkija Civic Council as the sole female councilor.
www.education.gov.mt /edu/schools/xewkija_pri_c.htm   (470 words)

  
 Village of Xewkija (Gozo/Ghawdex Island, Malta)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The coat-of-arms of Xewkija is [blazon] Or a fess Gules between two thistles Proper.
The Xewkija local council website shows a picture of the banner-of-arms flag in this picture of the first elected council (1994-1996).
The village of Xewkija in Gozo island flies the pre-1943 flag of Malta defaced with a Maltese cross counterchanged.
www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/mt-64.html   (156 words)

  
 Karkanja Ltd. Property Development in Gozo. Malta.
Whilst the garage is finished with a remote control door, electricity and plastered walls and ceiling.
One can find these in the residential area of Xewkija thus close to all amenities.
Xewkija is situated between the capital town, Victoria and Ghajnsielem.
www.karkanja.com /pr_misrah_indipendenza.php   (119 words)

  
 Property for Rent
The AAA Mint Villa is a delightful first class villa built in a traditional Gozitan style in the tranquil village of Xewkija....
Birbuba Hamlet is a rustic cluster of luxury apartments built on the edge of the quiet village of Gharb, an extension....
Il-Marhab farmhouse is an authentic early 17th century farmhouse in Xewkija, the oldest village in Gozo.
www.firstgozo.com /services.htm   (378 words)

  
 SANNAT LIONS FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICIAL WEBSITE - GOZO - MALTA
Before half time it was Xewkija’s goalie Joseph Grima who was called to save with difficulty a header by Sabri Rais from a frekick by Ricardo Saverino that was well saved by goalie Joseph Grima.
minute Xewkija’s goalkeeper was again called to make a difficult save following an attempt by Ricardo Saverino and one minute later the same goalkeeper was well placed to block a close ranged shot by Mark Formosa.
In the dying moments Sannat could have increased the score but Xewkija’s extreme defender saved in two attempts a close ranged effort by Mark Muscat.
www.sannatlions.com /1st-div-league/1stround/xewkija/index.html   (612 words)

  
 Gozo Diocese - Official Website
Xewkija the village of the Rotunda Church, was the first hamlet to be raised to the status of a village.
Xewkija is dominated by the mammoth Rotunda parish church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
It became the first parish outside the town of the island of Gozo on 27 November 1678.
www.gozodiocese.org /parishes_xewkija.php   (283 words)

  
 Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or for rent in Xewkija, Gozo, Malta - and vacation rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
You benefit from living in the environment of your choice plus, in many cases, your improvements add to the value or saleability of your home.
It is important to remember that your home may be at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
The most important feature is the sunny central courtyard which is overlooked by most of the rooms and has ample space for a large swimming pool and deck area.
www.propertyworld.com /_Malta_Gozo_Xewkija   (1022 words)

  
 Gozo.gov.mt - Pr/Min/Xewkija Primary School 04/06
The Rosa Magro primary school in Xewkija will be considerably upgraded through funds that the Ministry for Gozo is investing in the modernisation of schools in Gozo during this financial year.
The Ministry is presently finalising the tender documents that will be issued later this month, asking for bidders to submit their offers for works to be carried out.
Giovanna Debono said that the Xewkija primary school will be yet another clear mark of Government’s commitment towards providing the best for our young to pursue a quality education.
www.gozo.gov.mt /pages.aspx?page=1158   (223 words)

  
 Xewkija holiday Farmhouse for rent. Xewkija Farmhouse rental
There are two en-suite shower rooms on the first floor, an en-suite bathroom on the second floor, and a guest toilet on the ground floor.
This charming farmhouse is a quaint property situated in a quiet alley in the heart of the old village of Xewkija on the beautiful Island of Gozo.
We have a number of holiday Farmhouses for rent in Xewkija, Island of Gozo so if this holiday rental isn't what you are looking for then please contact us and we'll help you find that dream holiday Farmhouse in Xewkija.
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 Xewkija Villas :: Premier Holidays :: Villas Xewkija, Gozo. Xewkija Villas
Xewkija Villas :: Premier Holidays :: Villas Xewkija, Gozo.
Xewjija, known as the village of the rotunda, lying halfway between the Mgarr Harbour and the capital of Victoria is dominated by the church of St. John the Baptist which boasts the third largest unsupported dome in the world.
Xewkija has a heritage of craftsmanship and produces the best Gozitan stone masons, whose work can be seen throughout the island.
www.premier-holidays.com /xewkija-villa-info.aspx   (243 words)

  
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Xaghra United beat Xewkija Tigers 4-1 to draw to within 4 points of league leaders Nadur Youngsters.
Xaghra United beat Xewkija Tigers 3-1 to take sole possession of third place in the league table, and move closer to the leaders.
Ghajnsielem came from behind to record a vital 4-2 over Xewkija Tigers in their second league match of the season.
www.ghajnsielem.com /ghajnsielemfc/home/blackslatest.html   (4659 words)

  
 xewkija - Ask.com Web Search
Xewkija (or Ix-Xewkija) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta.
WELCOME to the XEWKIJA Male branch of the Society of Christiane Doctrine.
Situated in a private quiet alley in Xewkija, one of the oldest villages in Gozo, Malta's sister island, it affords spacious accommodation,...
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 Xewkija, Gozo And Comino Copywriters - Copy Writer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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THE best place to find Xewkija copywriters for advertising campaigns, public relations campaigns and marketing initiatives.
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 Malta.Trip Photos 2006
As on Malta, the towns are dominated by their enormous Baroque churches including that of Saint John at Xewkija.
Its dome is not as broad as the one in Mosta but the locals glad to point out that it is higher and has a larger capacity than its rival.
Hal and Anne discussing the rear wall of the temple at Ggantija with Xewkija in the background.
www.odysseyadventures.ca /articles/malta_photos/malta2006_photos03.htm   (177 words)

  
 xewkija,maltese xewk,thistles or thorns,xewkija dome,rotunda xewkija,gozo rotunda,rival to mosta
It was built to rival the Mosta Rotunda in Malta and it succeeds in height, but not in diameter.
The dome is larger than St Paul's Cathedral in London, and can hold a congregation of 3000 - around the entire population of Xewkija.
The village was the first parish outside the capital, and it is said to be the first place on Gozo to convert to Christianity.
www.discovergozo.com.mt /xewkija.htm   (156 words)

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