A long standing arrangement governing beach kiosks at Għadira Bay has resurfaced in national debate, drawing attention to how public land concessions have been granted and managed over the past decade. The issue centres on 15 year encroachment agreements concluded in the months preceding Malta’s 2013 general elections, when the Nationalist Party was still in government....
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NEWS Malta
February 13, 2026
Malta Vision 2050 pavilion at Valletta entrance sparks debate
A large cube-like structure currently being assembled at the entrance to Valletta has generated significant public discussion due to its scale location and legal classification. The installation which is being...
NEWS Malta
February 5, 2026
Planning Authority faces scrutiny over Fawwara quarry expansion
The Planning Authority is advancing toward a decision that could allow the expansion of a long disputed hardstone quarry located in the environmentally sensitive area of Fawwara near Siġġiewi. The...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2026
Gozo road reconstruction draws audit and oversight attention
Large scale public infrastructure projects are frequently presented as visible signs of development and investment. Roads, bridges and utilities often become symbols of progress particularly in small jurisdictions where public...
NEWS Malta
January 15, 2026
Żabbar band club gains approval to convert public site
In what critics have described as another instance of public assets being reassigned for private organisational use, the Planning Authority has formally approved an application allowing a Żabbar-based band club...
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
January 9, 2026
San Ġwann ODZ land use dispute over illegal obstacle course site
A substantial stretch of land designated as outside development zone in San Ġwann has become the focus of renewed scrutiny following the unauthorised transformation of the site into an outdoor...
NEWS Malta
December 12, 2025
Planning Authority tender for giveaway items raises questions
A recent procurement call issued by the Planning Authority has attracted significant public attention because of its unusually large allocation for branded giveaway items and its extensive variety of merchandise...
NEWS Malta
December 9, 2025
Żabbar council challenges elderly home project approval
The long-running dispute surrounding a proposed five-storey elderly home in Żabbar’s historic square has intensified, with the Labour-led local council reaffirming its firm opposition to the development. The project, approved...
NEWS Malta
November 24, 2025
Progress and setbacks at Malta’s Marsa racetrack
The long-running redevelopment of Malta’s historic Marsa horse racetrack has once again entered the public spotlight, following renewed statements from the private consortium responsible for the ambitious project. Despite a...
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2025
PA confirms Xlendi project despite raised concerns
A development application for a seven-storey residential block in Xlendi has been approved by the Planning Authority (PA), despite detailed objections from residents and architects who argued that the project...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
Architect’s permits raise safety concerns in Malta
Residents have voiced serious concerns after the Planning Authority approved new development applications submitted by architect Roderick Camilleri, who had previously been found guilty of involuntary homicide in relation to...
NEWS Malta
November 7, 2025
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...
NEWS Malta
November 5, 2025
Siġġiewi ODZ project faces review amid planning suspension
The ongoing debate surrounding Malta’s urban expansion has taken a new turn after the Planning Authority (PA) announced the suspension of an application to develop so-called “farmer quarters” within the...
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Controversy grows over Għar Lapsi coastal project
Once a pristine coastal enclave known for its natural charm and unspoiled views of Filfla, Għar Lapsi has long stood as one of Malta’s last untouched seaside locations. Its rocky...
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Marsaskala Bay €18M regeneration triggers dispute
In less than half a year, the coastal town of Marsaskala in Malta has become the focal point of a heated debate over the future of its beloved bay. What...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
October 15, 2025
Planning Authority hires Robert Musumeci as consultant
The Planning Authority (PA) has recently awarded a consultancy contract to lawyer and architect Robert Musumeci, describing his services as strictly “academic” — a move widely interpreted as an effort...
NEWS Malta
October 14, 2025
Marco Gaffarena’s Kirkop ODZ plan faces rejection
The controversial Maltese developer Marco Gaffarena, a name long associated with political scandal and public criticism, is once again under the spotlight—this time over his ongoing attempt to convert agricultural...
NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Maltese NGOs plan protest against planning reforms
A broad coalition of Maltese environmental and civil society organisations has announced plans for a second national protest later this month, accusing the government of introducing planning reforms that “hand...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
Controversial Seven Storey Apartment Proposed in Munxar
Munxar, a quaint village near the scenic Xlendi Bay in Gozo, is facing a significant shift in its landscape. Plans for a seven-storey apartment block have sparked debates over urban...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Malta faces nationwide protest over planning reforms
A national protest is scheduled to take place in Valletta on Saturday, 4 October at 10am, as Moviment Graffitti and a broad coalition of environmental and civic organisations rally against...
NEWS Malta
September 30, 2025
Gozo Ministry Ordered to Release Architect Contracts Since 2017
The Gozo Ministry has been ordered to disclose all contracts awarded since 2017 to Architect Godwin Agius, a professional who is widely known to be a close associate of Minister...
NEWS Malta
September 29, 2025
Planning Authority tackles Ta’ Xbiex permit seafront dispute
The Planning Authority (PA) is once again at the center of controversy following an attempt to revive a waterfront development project in Ta’ Xbiex that had already been struck down...
NEWS Malta
September 24, 2025
Planning Authority sanctions illegal penthouses in Sannat
The Planning Authority (PA) has officially approved the sanctioning of a row of penthouses in Sannat, Gozo, despite a definitive ruling by Malta’s highest court declaring the development illegal. This...