Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic will make a state visit to Malta next week, accompanied by Mrs Gasparovicova.

He will be in Malta between Monday and Wednesday as guest of President George Abela.

Meanwhile, the police said several areas of Valletta and Floriana will be closed for parking because of the state visit.

No parking will be allowed on Tuesday at, among others, part of Notre Dame Ditch adjacent to Porte des Bombes, Archbishop Street between Old Bakery Street and St Paul Street, Republic Street between Archbishop and St Dominic Streets and Merchants' Street between Archbishop and St Christopher Streets.

Wednesday: St Paul Street between Castille Square and Melita Street, the Central Bank parking area, and Republic Street between Archbishop and St Dominic Streets.

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