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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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 13, 2026
Planning Authority delays Ġgantija Temples flats decision after objections
A proposed residential development located close to the prehistoric Ġgantija Temples in Xagħra, Gozo has once again become the subject of scrutiny after Malta’s Planning Authority postponed its decision on...
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 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
January 9, 2026
Unpaid €16.5M planning fines in Malta expose enforcement failures
Unpaid fines linked to illegal development in Malta have climbed to at least €16.5 million, drawing renewed attention to long standing weaknesses in planning enforcement and raising serious questions about...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
NGOs vow to continue legal fight to protect Comino
Malta’s leading environmental organisations have pledged to continue their campaign to protect the island of Comino after the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) rejected an appeal against a controversial...
NEWS Malta
November 3, 2025
Xemxija project faces heritage and geology issues
A major property development proposed by Charles Polidano, known locally as iċ-Ċaqnu, through the Polidano Group, has become the subject of intense attention from Malta’s Superintendence for Cultural Heritage (SCH)....
NEWS Malta
October 4, 2025
Half of illegal development notices ignored in Malta
Malta’s Planning Authority is facing growing criticism over its inability to enforce planning regulations effectively, as nearly half of all notices for illegal development are reportedly being ignored. The shortcomings...
NEWS Malta
September 24, 2025
Controversy grows over Fortina land undervaluation in Malta
Momentum, a Maltese political movement, has called on members of parliament from both the Labour Party (PL) and Nationalist Party (PN) to take legal action demanding the rescission of the...
NEWS Malta
September 5, 2025
Joseph Portelli warehouses spark concerns over permits
A new development proposal by Gozitan businessman Joseph Portelli has sparked renewed debate over the intersection of private commercial initiatives and state support schemes in Malta. Portelli, one of the...
NEWS Malta
August 28, 2025
Joseph Portelli faces backlash over Wardija project
A new development proposal linked to construction magnate Joseph Portelli has once again placed Malta’s rural and cultural heritage in the spotlight. This time, the project concerns the small and...
NEWS Malta
August 20, 2025
Housing plans resurface on undeveloped Żebbuġ land
Five years after a similar project was withdrawn, new plans have been submitted that could allow the construction of a residential complex and road on a plot of undeveloped land...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
Floriana FC granted 45-year lease despite illegal land use
The transfer of a valuable public site in Floriana to one of Malta’s oldest football clubs has stirred considerable debate, raising questions about governance, the management of public resources, and...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Ta’ Xbiex marina project defies court ruling
In a controversial move raising concerns about the rule of law and political favoritism, the Maltese government is reportedly advancing planning amendments to retroactively legalize a half-built Capitainerie in Ta’...
NEWS Malta
April 17, 2025
Malta plans land reclamation to solve space shortage
The Government of Malta is preparing to embark on a bold new chapter in its urban development and environmental planning with a long-term commitment to land reclamation projects. According to...
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March 7, 2025
Chief Justice Overturns Illegal Xewkija Development Permit
In a significant ruling that underscores the ongoing planning controversies in Malta, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti has annulled an illegal development permit granted by the Planning Authority (PA) in 2022....
NEWS Malta
March 3, 2025
PA Official Runs Unlicensed Luxury BNB
A senior official within Malta’s Planning Authority (PA), Godwin Agius, is facing allegations of unlawfully converting a residential property into a high-end bed and breakfast. Despite regulations that mandate proper...
NEWS Malta
February 10, 2025
Gozo Developer Fights Court Ruling on Pools
In recent developments on the island of Gozo, a controversial real estate project spearheaded by property tycoon Joseph Portelli faces legal challenges after a court ruling declared that the swimming...
NEWS Malta
January 9, 2025
ADPD calls for inquiry into Planning Authority CEO reappointment
The reappointment of Johann Buttigieg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malta’s Planning Authority (PA) has sparked a heated debate about transparency and ethics in public office. ADPD—The Green Party—has...