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Malta targeting reduction in car drivers to 41% of 1990 levels, by 2030

Target is part of an action plan in Malta's Sustainable Development Strategy through 2050

Controversial residential project in Qortin gets PA greenlight

The project was downsized after NGOs and residents opposed the original 71-apartment development

Front Ħarsien ODZ criticises developer’s ‘threatening’ tone

Front Ħarsien ODZ has called on the Planning Tribunal to turn down three...

Front Ħarsien ODZ has called on the Planning Tribunal...

Townsquare boss defends high-rise: we could have built 26 blocks if we wanted

Andrew Ganado says Townsquare will benefit Sliema area and residents by restricting tower block’s footprint

Andrew Ganado says Townsquare will benefit Sliema area and...

[WATCH] FAA calls for environmental and social justice in open letter to the government

NGO presents letter signed by 'people who count in their various fields' to Office of the Prime Minister

NGO presents letter signed by 'people who count in...

Madliena fields set for vast residential construction

One of the largest vacant sites available for development could accommodate up...

One of the largest vacant sites available for development...

International volunteers to join forces with BirdLife Malta over the coming weeks to monitor illegal hunting during peak autumn migration

International volunteers to join forces with BirdLife Malta...

Buck passed to Ornis Committee as more illegal killings are recorded

BirdLife Malta has called on the government to suspend the autumn hunting...

BirdLife Malta has called on the government to suspend the...

[PHOTOS] Crowned Crane seeks getaway from San Anton Gardens

Majestic bird in search of a change of scene lands in a Balzan field attracting...

Majestic bird in search of a change of scene lands in a...

As increased traffic looms, experts form think-tank to meet challenge

Debono Group’s brainchild Project Aegle sets up team to generate ideas

Debono Group’s brainchild Project Aegle sets up team...

Summer has ended, the weather says so... photos of Sunday’s lightning flashes

Photos by Chris Mangion of Sunday’s lightning flashes… the prelude to today’s overcast weather

Photos by Chris Mangion of Sunday’s lightning...

Updated | Swimmer says hunters shot down at him to kill Honey Buzzard

Hunters nearly killed Steve Haston and his colleague when they shot three honey...

Hunters nearly killed Steve Haston and his colleague when...

MIDI threatens Gzira mayor, councillors with legal action ahead of Manoel Island clean-up

Manoel Island developers say they will take legal action if mayor persists “in behaviour which is less than that of role model”

Manoel Island developers say they will take legal action if...

[WATCH] 30-minute documentary shines spotlight on Filfla

The 30-minute documentary plunges audiences into one of Malta’s marine...

The 30-minute documentary plunges audiences into one of...

Planning Board rejects proposed shooting range in Siggiewi

The shooting range, proposed in a 4,300-square-metre field outside development...

The shooting range, proposed in a 4,300-square-metre field...

Updated | ‘Government can no longer turn a blind eye’ as more protected birds are killed

CABS film poachers killing protected Honey Buzzards • Stuffed protected birds and illegal cage traps found in Tal-Virtu and Hal Far • Tally of...

CABS film poachers killing protected Honey Buzzards •...

Update 3 | ‘Ornis committee’s prerogative to propose suspension of hunting season’ – Galdes

The killing of two Black Storks has prompted calls for season suspension whilst hunters condemn act • Parliamentary secretariat ditches calls and passes...

The killing of two Black Storks has prompted calls for...

Updated | Environment Authority to appeal Townsquare high-rise decision

Environment and Resources Authority to appeal a Planning Authority's decision to grant Sliema high-rise permit • Environment minister hails...

Environment and Resources Authority to appeal a Planning...

ERA members split over appeal against high-rise decision

Environment and Resources Authority set to make decision tomorrow on whether to...

Environment and Resources Authority set to make decision...

Updated | Fish farms reject PL claims extra costs behind refusal to relocate offshore

Deborah Schembri insists fish farm operators already have a permit to shift their operations further offshore, but fish farm federation says permit actually...

Deborah Schembri insists fish farm operators already have a...