A planning policy review concerning land on the outskirts of Xewkija in Gozo has entered a decisive phase, with officials indicating that a full environmental assessment may not be required. The development has drawn attention due to its potential implications for long-standing illegal structures and its indirect association with a private hospitality project connected to Malta’s Prime Minister....
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NEWS Malta
April 1, 2026
Architect’s Planning Authority role prompts scrutiny in Malta
A recent appointment within the Planning Authority has prompted renewed discussion about governance standards, institutional independence and the balance between professional expertise and regulatory oversight in Malta. The case concerns...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2026
BBT Group drives Malta development surge with €25M bond plan
Malta is once again approaching a new phase of intensive development, as a coalition of established construction and property interests consolidates its position through a structured partnership aimed at accelerating...
NEWS Malta
March 10, 2026
Planning Authority to reconsider Ġgantija Temples flats project permit
The Planning Authority is expected to reconsider and potentially reissue a controversial development permit near the historic Ġgantija Temples in Xagħra. The proposed project involves the construction of approximately 22...
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
January 20, 2026
Illegal Gozo concrete plant raises planning enforcement concerns
Persistent questions are being raised about planning enforcement and institutional accountability following renewed action by the Planning Authority against an illegal concrete batching plant in Gozo that has continued operating...
NEWS Malta
January 12, 2026
Calypso Hotel Marsalforn redevelopment plans raise concerns
The Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn has long been regarded as one of Gozo’s most recognisable hospitality landmarks. Constructed in the 1960s, it was among the first large hotels to operate...
NEWS Malta
December 4, 2025
Roderick Galdes under scrutiny for property disclosures
The conduct of Social Housing Minister Roderick Galdes is under renewed and intensifying examination following the emergence of detailed information about a discounted penthouse he acquired from contractors linked to...
NEWS Malta
May 10, 2025
Gozo Aquatic Centre faces more delays and rising costs
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri has once again provided a fresh target date for the long-stalled Gozo Aquatic Centre, a project that has faced ongoing delays and an ever-increasing price tag....
NEWS Malta
April 4, 2025
Illegal Gozo rural settlement may be sanctioned
An illegal rural settlement in Gozo, developed without proper permits over several decades, appears to be on the brink of official recognition. This controversial situation involves an extended family known...
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 23, 2025
Gozo land dispute raises ethical and legal issues
The Sannat local council has urged the Lands Authority to investigate claims that Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli and his associates own a public passageway they plan to block, as part...
NEWS Malta
December 18, 2024
The Vision for Malta 2050
Malta, a small but vibrant island nation in the Mediterranean, is at a pivotal moment in its development. As the world faces numerous challenges, Malta’s policymakers, social partners, and other...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2024
Grech Criticizes PM for Defending Corrupt Ministers
In a scathing address in Parliament, Opposition leader Bernard Grech leveled serious accusations against Prime Minister Robert Abela, claiming that Abela is deliberately shielding ministers implicated in questionable dealings to...