The Office of the Ombudsman in Malta has upheld a formal complaint lodged by Mellieħa’s local council concerning the deteriorating and potentially hazardous state of structures at Fort Campbell. The case reflects a prolonged dispute between local authorities and the Lands Authority over responsibility for securing a historic yet neglected site that continues to attract public visitors despite safety risks....
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Ta’ Qali grass controversy challenges government assurances
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s efforts to close the chapter on the Ta’ Qali grass controversy have faced renewed scrutiny following the release of an independent assessment that directly contradicts the...
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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
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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 20, 2025
Bormla garden project delayed amid €11m tender controversy
Environment Minister Miriam Dalli, who oversees the state agency Project Green, recently announced that the agency has finally launched a public tender to find contractors for a long-promised regeneration project...
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
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NEWS Malta
October 10, 2025
Planning commission defers 7-storey Xlendi development
In a recent hearing conducted by the Planning Authority (PA), the Planning Commission decided to defer a verdict on a controversial proposal for a seven-storey residential block in Xlendi, part...
NEWS Malta
October 4, 2025
Half of illegal development notices ignored in Malta
Malta’s Planning Authority is facing growing criticism over its inability to enforce planning regulations effectively, as nearly half of all notices for illegal development are reportedly being ignored. The shortcomings...
NEWS Malta
September 9, 2025
Project Green rules out roofing over Marsa main road
Project Green has officially deemed the proposal to roof over Marsa's Triq Diċembru Tlettax and create an elevated open space unfeasible, The Malta Independent has learned. The initiative, which had...
NEWS Malta
August 16, 2025
Għar il-Friefet development appeal raises heritage concerns
The controversy over plans to construct a six-unit apartment building in Birzebbuga has re-emerged after an appeals tribunal ruled that the case should be reviewed again. The proposal, which involves...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
NGOs urge withdrawal of Malta planning reform bills
A coalition of ten prominent environmental and civic organisations has once again urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to withdraw two controversial planning bills that were tabled in parliament at the...
NEWS Malta
February 15, 2025
Masterplan for St George’s Square Faces Backlash
The Nationalist Party (PN) has strongly opposed the government’s newly proposed masterplan for St George’s Square in Rabat, Gozo. According to the opposition, the plan is not a solution but...
NEWS Malta
October 23, 2024
A Call for Sustainable Development in Malta
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NEWS Malta
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PN’s Solutions to Malta’s Traffic Issues
In recent statements, the Nationalist Party (PN) has asserted its capability to tackle the ongoing traffic challenges faced by Malta, claiming that the government has finally acknowledged its proposals. This...
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September 9, 2024
Malta Chamber’s Proposals for the 2025 Budget
As Malta approaches the formulation of its 2025 budget, the Malta Chamber has put forth a detailed statement underscoring its priorities and recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year. This move...
Laws, NEWS Malta
March 7, 2024
Malta’s Law – What’s Changing?
There's a significant shift happening in Malta's legal landscape that is important to be aware of. New regulations are being introduced that will impact various aspects of life in Malta,...