A major heritage dispute surrounding Fort Chambray in Gozo has intensified following renewed criticism from heritage NGO Din L-Art Ħelwa (DLĦ), which has publicly called for the resignation of Superintendent for Cultural Heritage Kurt Farrugia over what it describes as institutional shortcomings in safeguarding the site’s historic British barracks....
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NEWS Malta
February 27, 2026
Fort Chambray named among Europe’s most endangered sites 2026
Fort Chambray’s British Barracks in Gozo have been formally included in the 2026 edition of the “7 Most Endangered” programme issued by Europa Nostra. The decision has drawn renewed public...
NEWS Malta
November 4, 2025
Malta NGOs accuse heritage watchdog of failing in duty
In Malta, tensions have been mounting between civil society organizations and the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage (SCH), as concerns about heritage preservation intensify. Two environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and one...
NEWS Malta
May 8, 2025
Alex Borg refuses to apologies over Fort Chambray claims
Alex Borg, a Nationalist Party Member of Parliament and a rising political figure in Malta, has carefully cultivated a reputation as Gozo’s unapologetic defender—a brash, populist firebrand unafraid to challenge...
NEWS Malta
February 15, 2025
Activists oppose Fort Chambray redevelopment permits
A coalition of environmental and heritage organisations has launched a major legal battle against two permits granted by the Planning Authority (PA) for the redevelopment of Fort Chambray, a historically...
NEWS Malta
January 2, 2025
NGOs Challenge Fort Chambray Demolition Plans
Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have announced their intention to challenge the Planning Authority’s controversial decision to demolish the historic British Barracks at Fort Chambray. This decision would make way for...