10

Jun

Malta: PA approves db project with slightest of majorities

The Planning Authority on Thursday approved by a whisker the controversial db Group project in Pembroke despite unprecedented opposition from local councils, residents and environmental groups. The objectors will be…

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07

Apr

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that farmers are being short-changed by the structure of the local wholesale market The Independent says that the government is pandering to the hunting lobby when…

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13

Jan

Estonian prime minister Juri Ratas to resign, spokeswoman says

VILNIUS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Juri Ratas of European Union member Estonia announced his intention to resign early on Wednesday, his spokeswoman said, in the wake of an…

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04

Jan

Malta: Complaint on Swieqi black spot back in November warned of ‘death trap’

An accident black spot in Swieqi was flagged to Infrastructure Malta back in November, warning it could be a 'death trap.' “I flagged the black spot in November with Infrastructure…

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17

Dec

Malta: Mercury House project gets bigger – 19-storey hotel alongside 33-floor tower

A major residential and business development project on the site of Mercury House - the old telephone exchange in Paceville - got even bigger on Thursday. The board of the…

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30

Nov

Malta: “I met with the Chief of Staff not with Keith Schembri” – Silvio Debono

The public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia will hear the evidence of  Silvio Debono, chairman of the db Group. This group was involved in several controversies…

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02

Oct

Malta: Protests stop rural road works in Dingli, Infrastructure Malta says no permit required

A protest by Moviment Graffitti has halted rural road works by Infrastructure Malta, who allegedly started building a road on farmland in Daħla tas-Sienja, in Dingli without any permits. The NGO…

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22

Sep

Malta: Reject massive Xlendi development, Graffitti urges the Planning Authority

Moviment Graffitti on Tuesday called on the Planning Authority to reject an application for a massive development in Xlendi. The proposed eight-storey apartment block will tower over the bay and…

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23

Jul

Malta: Franciscan Kitchen project set up through PA Development Planning Fund almost finished

A ‘Francisican Kitchen’ project in Valletta, which is being set up through an investment of €303,000 from the Planning Authority, is nearing completion, the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change…

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22

Jul

Malta: Planning Authority in scheduling offensive on Rabat – 33 elements protected

Thirty-three properties and monuments in Rabat, which include the Church dedicated to St. Mark and its adjacent monastery, a number of unique residences and statues located along Vjal Santu Wistin,…

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25

Jun

Malta: Planning meetings online system fails on first appointment with controversy

An online planning meeting to decide on proposed road widening in a picturesque Rabat valley had to be postponed after too many people registered to join the hearing. Source: Malta…

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03

Jun

Malta: Thumbs down by Local Councils and NGOs to revised DB Group project

Three local councils and ten NGOs said in a statement that the fresh plans filed by the DB Group about their project in Pembroke do not in any way address…

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28

May

Malta: Controversial Valletta boardroom extension given green light

A board room will be built atop a five-storey office corner block in Valletta after being given the green light on Thursday. The existing office building is located in a corner with…

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25

May

Malta: Hamrun house collapse: Victim suffered anxiety due to development in days leading up to incident

The indoor smoking ban at restaurants has been extended to outdoor dining areas to protect the wellbeing of all customers, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:50pm

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23

Apr

Malta: PA Board approves 15-storey Ta’ Xbiex tower

The Planning Authority Board has approved the construction of a 15-storey tower in Ta' Xbiex. The proposed tower is located on land in Ta' Xbiex along Testaferrata and Enrico Mizzi…

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14

Apr

Post-pandemic: Government policies championing environmental sustainability

by Claire Hollier Towards end March 2020, when it became blatantly evident that the COVID-19 pandemic will hit hard most economic sectors in Malta, the Prime Minister accompanied by the…

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07

Sep

“Enough is enough” protest against construction and development excesses in Malta

Around three thousand people showed up for the protest, which was backed by roughly 70 different civil society groups. Organised by Moviment Graffitti, Friends of the Earth Malta, GreenHouse, Merill…

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04

Aug

Malta: Half a Million paid for ODZ Land, Application for Development submitted days after purchase by developer Joseph Portelli

The Sunday Times leads with the acquisition of 4,700 meters of land in an ODZ site in Qala for €500,000 by developer Joseph Portelli. Real estate agents said the site…

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09

Jul

Government to lift restrictions on Sliema Fortina land – Times of Malta Headlines

The Times reveals that the government is ready to lift restrictions imposed on the Sliema Fortina land, allowing developers to invest in commercial and residential projects. The site was originally…

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18

Jun

Malta: Protest against developers held

The following is a round up of the reports about today's protest held against developers. ‘You disgust us’: citizens protest developers' ‘arrogance’ - The Times Hundreds of people chanted against…

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12

May

MaltaToday’s Headlines – Sunday 12th May 2019

These are the main headlines from Sunday's edition of Malta Today. MaltaToday speaks to US deputy assistant secretary for cyber and international affairs Robert Strayer who raised concerns about Malta’s…

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