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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MIDI plc nears closure after Malta government settlement deal
MIDI plc, the developer historically associated with the major Tigné Point and Manoel Island concession in Malta, appears to be approaching the final phase of its corporate journey after accepting...
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Evans Building Valletta concession dispute reaches Court of Appeal
A high-profile legal challenge has been filed before the Court of Appeal in Malta, seeking to annul the controversial process that granted a 65-year concession for the historic Evans Building...
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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...
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DB Group towers face fresh delay in Pembroke
The long-running saga surrounding DB Group’s controversial towers project in Pembroke has once again been delayed, following yet another deferral by the Planning Authority (PA). The Authority was expected to...
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October 17, 2025
Controversy rises over DB Group tower expansion
Prime Minister Robert Abela is facing growing scrutiny from the public and civic organisations over his recent attempts to introduce new planning laws perceived as favouring large corporations. The controversy...
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October 13, 2025
Xemxija residents seek EU action on development
A growing number of residents in the quiet seaside locality of Xemxija have launched an “urgent” appeal to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment. Their appeal concerns a proposed...
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October 11, 2025
Joseph Portelli under pressure over illegal ODZ pools
Prominent Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli and his business associates are facing growing legal and financial challenges following revelations that two large swimming pools and an extensive landscaped garden were constructed...
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June 5, 2025
Manoel Island Developers Deny Breach of Agreement
The developers behind the Manoel Island redevelopment project have publicly rejected allegations that they have breached the concession agreement governing the ambitious and controversial plans to regenerate the historic site....
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May 30, 2025
Malta ratifies Europe landscape treaty after 25 years
On May 26, 2025, the Republic of Malta formally completed the ratification of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention, marking a full quarter-century since the country initially endorsed the agreement...
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Villa Rosa public consultation sparks controversy
A major controversy has emerged around a public consultation concerning a proposed high-rise development on the Villa Rosa site in Malta. The draft public consultation document released by the Planning...
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November 5, 2024
Graffitti’s ‘Prime Puppet Award’ mocks PM Abela
In an audacious display of activism, Moviment Graffitti, a Maltese social justice organization, attempted to present Prime Minister Robert Abela with a symbolic cardboard trophy labeled the "Prime Puppet Award."...