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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Laws
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Malta’s Transparency Laws and Their Limitations
Malta has long been at the center of discussions regarding its transparency laws, which are often overlooked and inadequately enforced. Despite lawmakers' intentions, systemic issues such as political patronage, inadequate...
Laws
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