The long running controversy surrounding the proposed Townsquare tower development in Sliema has once again drawn public attention following disclosures about a confidential settlement agreement between developer Michael Stivala and a group of former objectors to the project. The agreement which involved 14 residents who had previously opposed the development was described by Stivala as a necessary legal mechanism intended to conclude years of litigation and planning objections....
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NEWS Malta
January 15, 2026
Michael Stivala settlement reshapes Townsquare project plans
A private settlement reached between Malta Developers’ Association President Michael Stivala and a group of residents objecting to his Townsquare development has introduced a new chapter in one of Malta’s...
NEWS Malta
October 21, 2025
MDA urges unity on Malta planning reform
The Malta Development Association (MDA) has urged both the government and the Opposition to adopt a collaborative approach to reforming Malta’s planning and development framework. The association emphasized that such...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Sliema residents win partial victory in Townsquare case
Sliema residents secured a partial victory on Wednesday in their prolonged legal battle against developer Michael Stivala, after the Court of Appeal ordered the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT)...
NEWS Malta
April 7, 2025
Sliema Chalet bid revived after review board ruling
The iconic Sliema Chalet, built in 1926, was once a vibrant and elegant destination on Malta’s northeastern coast. Known for its dance hall that attracted both locals and tourists, the...
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...