On Friday morning Dr Mario De Marco, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, met the 90 students who were first-hand witnesses to an act of aggression against their coach driver 2 days ago. He was accompanied by the Chairman and CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, Sam Mifsud and Josef Formosa Gauci respectively.

The Italian and Romanian students, who attend the STS language school, were on board two coaches entering St Dorothy's School to start their lessons, when a mini bus blocked their entrance to the school grounds. Some of those who were on strike, assaulted the driver of the first coach and boarded it to the shock and dismay of the people present.

Dr Mario De Marco apologised for the incident and for the inconvenience caused. He told the students that they were sure to experience the excellent Maltese hospitality during the remaining days of their stay and that they should continue enjoying their visit and Malta's beaches, entertainment and culture.

At the end of the visit the students were presented with complimentary bags containing various gifts and mementoes to serve as better reminders of their stay in Malta.