Floriana local council said today that it has been assured of the same level of government assistance as last year for the organisation of its New Year's Eve event.

The assurance was given after talks during which the council complained that it had originally been offered assistance which was 30% less than last year's, and below the level of governemnt assistance given for a similar event in Valletta.

The council noted that the V18 Foundation had also opted to intervene in the organisation of the event in Valletta but not in Floriana, even though Floriana forms part of the foundation.

Following talks V18 agreed to give limited assistance to Floriana through publicity.

The council augured that common sense would prevail next year to avoid unnecessary disputes.

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