A planning policy review concerning land on the outskirts of Xewkija in Gozo has entered a decisive phase, with officials indicating that a full environmental assessment may not be required. The development has drawn attention due to its potential implications for long-standing illegal structures and its indirect association with a private hospitality project connected to Malta’s Prime Minister....
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