The long-anticipated extension of the St John’s Co-Cathedral museum in Valletta has faced yet another setback, with its expected opening now pushed to no earlier than 2028. Originally scheduled for completion in 2018, the project has evolved into a prolonged and complex undertaking marked by repeated delays, escalating costs and ongoing questions surrounding project management and oversight....
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NEWS Malta
April 10, 2026
Fort Benghajsa restoration plan by Heritage Malta for public access
The historic Fort Benghajsa, widely recognised as the final Victorian-era fortification constructed across the Maltese Islands, has officially been entrusted to Heritage Malta. The formal transfer marks a notable stage...
NEWS Malta
December 17, 2025
MIDI plc faces scrutiny over proposed Fort Tigné transfer
MIDI plc, the publicly listed concessionaire tasked with the redevelopment of Manoel Island and Tigné Point, has entered a renewed period of scrutiny following its announcement of a preliminary agreement...
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
April 12, 2025
Petition calls for Manoel Island to become a national park
In recent weeks, more than 5,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition calling on the government to return Manoel Island to public hands. The petition advocates transforming the island into...
NEWS Malta
April 1, 2025
Damaged Qbajjar Battery finally returned to government
The Qbajjar Battery, a historic military fortification built by the Knights of St. John over 300 years ago, has finally been handed back to the government after decades of mismanagement...
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 18, 2025
Damage delays restoration of Bartolott Crypt Malta
The historic Bartolott Crypt at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Malta, a centuries-old site of profound cultural significance, has recently suffered catastrophic damage due to the collapse of a newly installed...
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...
NEWS Malta
December 30, 2024
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...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2024
Celebrating Malta Through the Malta Opus Book
Minister for National Heritage, Owen Bonnici, recently unveiled The Malta Opus, a landmark addition to the globally renowned Opus Collection. This ambitious project pays tribute to the Maltese Islands, celebrating...
NEWS Malta
November 5, 2024
Rebuilding the Historic Għajnsielem Footbridge
The scenic village of Għajnsielem, located on the southern tip of the island of Gozo, Malta, is set to witness the resurrection of a significant piece of its architectural heritage....
NEWS Malta
November 2, 2024
KM Malta Airlines Launches Passaġġi Magazine
KM Malta Airlines has introduced a new inflight magazine, Passaġġi—a title evoking themes of travel, exploration, and discovery. With its debut cover featuring the tail of the KM Malta Airlines...