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IN Figures
Valletta 2018
1,000
the number of local and international artists, curators, collectives, performers, and filmmakers involved with the Valletta 2018 Foundation’s cultural programme.
€11 Million
the amount in public funds spent on projects related to Valletta 2018 over the course of four years, including infrastructural upgrades to the capital city.
€1.5 Million
the total value of other ongoing and incoming Valletta beautification projects, including MUZA, the Grand Master’s Palace and Manoel Theatre. More than €17 million of these funds come from the EU.
€100,000
200
the number of events and projects taking place in Valletta throughout the European Capital of Culture year. A total of 140 projects and 400 events will be taking place nationwide.
€24
the sum donated by Broadway producer and Valletta homeowner Cameron Mackintosh to the restoration appeal set up to save St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral, whose spire and stonework – which form an integral part of Valletta’s iconic skyline – have deteriorated dramatically.
2030
the year Valletta has set as its target to become a zero-carbon city.
Million
the sum to be invested in a regeneration project for lower Valletta, including the Auberge D’Aragon, several housing estates and the promenade, as well as the waterpolo pitch.
2031
Source: Gozo In Figures, National Statistics Office, Malta
10%
the number of people expected to attend the opening ceremony of Valletta 2018 on 20th January.
the Melina Mercouri prize awarded to Valletta 2018 in view of its strong European dimension and citizens’ involvement, through its education and capacity-building programmes.
€19 Million
60,000
the year the European Capital of Culture title will return to Malta; Birgu has already been earmarked as a potential city.
the increase in tourism expected during Valletta’s term as European Capital of Culture. Source: Malta International Airport OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017
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