Malta’s 2026 spring hunting season has once again come under scrutiny following reports of illegal shootings involving protected migratory birds travelling across the Mediterranean toward European breeding grounds. Environmental organisation BirdLife Malta said at least 14 birds carrying confirmed shotgun injuries were recovered during the season, raising fresh concerns about enforcement standards and the protection of vulnerable species....
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NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
NGOs vow to continue legal fight to protect Comino
Malta’s leading environmental organisations have pledged to continue their campaign to protect the island of Comino after the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) rejected an appeal against a controversial...
NEWS Malta
November 4, 2025
Ġustizzja Għal Artna denies deal with government
The environmental coalition Ġustizzja Għal Artna has firmly denied reports suggesting that it was close to reaching a compromise with the Maltese government on the country’s controversial planning reform Bills....
NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Maltese NGOs plan protest against planning reforms
A broad coalition of Maltese environmental and civil society organisations has announced plans for a second national protest later this month, accusing the government of introducing planning reforms that “hand...
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October 4, 2025
Top Spots for Birdwatching in Malta
Discover Malta's top birdwatching spots and key migratory species for an unforgettable experience this season.
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Malta NGOs warn over planning amnesty for illegal developments
A coalition of prominent Maltese environmental and heritage organisations has issued a strong joint statement expressing deep concern over the government’s latest legislative measures that, they believe the measures offer...
NEWS Malta
August 5, 2025
Animal groups urge ban on Montekristo zoo licence
More than thirty Maltese and international organisations have jointly urged the authorities to deny Montekristo Estate any form of animal-related licence, citing longstanding concerns about animal welfare violations and regulatory...
NEWS Malta
June 24, 2025
Malta NGOs Demand Urgent Reform of Planning Appeals System
A coalition of Malta’s most prominent environmental and heritage organisations has once again called for an immediate overhaul of the country’s planning appeals framework. Their renewed plea comes amid increasing...
NEWS Malta
April 11, 2025
Spring hunting controversy continues after 10 years
Ten years have passed since Malta held its first-ever abrogative referendum, a public vote that centered on whether to allow the continued hunting of turtle doves and quails during the...
NEWS Malta
September 20, 2024
Gozo’s Airstrip Development and Its Implications
The island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago, is on the verge of a significant infrastructural development that could transform its connectivity and economic prospects. The government’s proposal to...