Prime Minister Robert Abela has declined to clarify whether his administration will grant the necessary approval for MIDI plc to transfer the Fort Tigné concession to construction entrepreneur Joseph Portelli. The proposed transaction involves a historic Knights era fort that forms part of a wider land concession granted by the Maltese state more than two decades ago. The issue has attracted increasing political heritage related and legal scrutiny raising questions about governance transparency public interest safeguards and the long term protection of nationally significant fortifications....
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October 6, 2025
Architects in Malta renew call for national architecture policy
As Malta continues to grapple with rapid urban development and planning controversies, the Chamber of Architects (Kamra tal-Periti, KTP) has once again renewed its call for a National Architecture Policy,...
NEWS Malta
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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...
NEWS Malta
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Illegal Occupation of Fort Bengħajsa to End Soon
Fort Bengħajsa, a significant piece of Malta’s cultural and military heritage, is set to undergo a transformative process aimed at reclaiming and rehabilitating the site. The government has announced plans...