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 architect Manuela Mercieca Sultana, who has been selected to serve on a Planning Authority commission responsible for assessing development permits, including applications that seek to regularise previously unauthorised works....
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NEWS Malta
January 16, 2026
Sliema Townsquare tower dispute and confidential settlement
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...
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 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
October 13, 2025
Manoel Island dispute halts settlement talks
Negotiations between the Maltese government and MIDI PLC regarding a possible out-of-court settlement for the return of Manoel Island to public ownership have reportedly ground to a halt. According to...
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 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
February 20, 2025
Court revokes permit for Ta’ Xbiex Capitanerie project
A significant legal decision has been made regarding the controversial Capitanerie development at Gardens Marina in Ta’ Xbiex. The Court of Appeal has officially revoked the permit that had allowed...
NEWS Malta
February 5, 2025
Minister Miriam Dalli Blocks Controversial Land Transfer
Malta’s land development policies have often been a topic of debate, with various projects sparking controversy over the years. One such case recently unfolded in Qajjenza, where a major land...
NEWS Malta
February 3, 2025
Gozo Land Expropriation Raises Serious Concerns
A recent investigation into a controversial land expropriation in Gozo has sparked significant concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri. The €1 million land...
NEWS Malta
January 25, 2024
Malta’s Initiative to Tackle Noise Pollution
Malta's Environmental Resources Authority (ERA) is on a mission to combat the rising issue of noise pollution across the islands. In a recent call to tender, ERA is seeking technical...