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JUST as it is about to begin, the unfortunate news that the 23rd edition of the Festival de Cine Malaga has been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. The official confirmation has been given by the Malaga Town Hall, through its Twitter account. According to the published message, the celebration of the event, which was to begin tomorrow, Friday March 13, has been postponed ‘due to the uncertainty generated by the evolution of the coronavirus.’ ‘Although the health authorities do not expressly prevent it, its recommendation not to travel makes it difficult for the appointment to take place,’ read the tweet. This same morning, Mayor Francisco de la Torre, confirmed the event was waiting for a decision from central government. “We are waiting, once we know what the government says, we will let you know,” he explained. Confirmation of the postponement has been made, precisely, minutes after the conclusion of the press conference in which
BIG EVENT SHUT DOWN: Confirmed by a Twitter post.
the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, announced the decisions taken in the Interterritorial Council of the National Health Service of Spain held this morning. In addition to halting all flights between Spain and Italy the head of the Health Service had confirmed that cultural, social or other events which involved large crowds, such as the Festival de Cine, would be assessed on a case-bycase basis and would be
subject to approval from the local government bodies of the areas in which they are held. The ‘Sabor a Málaga’ brand, had organised a gastronomic route in con-
junction with the Festival de Cine which was to include the participation of 36 restaurants, named ‘Cómete el festival,’ this has also been postponed until further notice.
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