Lipstick on a pig’s face? How parties stand on land use and planning issues
Although major parties are giving unprecedented attention to environmental issues they shy away from any commitment to replace local plans approved by the Gonzi...
Winter to make cold and blustery exit with Force 8 Scirocco winds
Scirocco strengthens over the course of the weekend as strong winds blowing from East-Southeast are expected to reach Force 7 to 8, whipping up very rough seas
Residents pin their hopes on PA to save Wied Incita

Attard residents have reported that excavation works at Bilom’s Wied...

Attard residents have reported that excavation works at...

Attard councillor ‘sick and tired’ of inaction on Wied Incita quarry

Alternattiva Demokratika councillor Ralph Cassar says Wied Incita land was leased on condition that the quarry be rehabilitated after the excavations ceased

Alternattiva Demokratika councillor Ralph Cassar says Wied...

PA board member Timmy Gambin denies Townsquare conflict of interest

Marine archaeologist worked on environmental impact assessment for ElectroGas...

Marine archaeologist worked on environmental impact...

Numerous migrating birds pit-stop in Malta

Early migrant birds take pit-stop in Malta’s nature reserves
on their...

Early migrant birds take pit-stop in Malta’s nature...

Vassallo Builders presented sole bid for €25 million University residence

First plans submitted for project show eight blocks, one of them rising to 14 storeys

First plans submitted for project show eight blocks, one of...

Magnificent meteor shower caught on camera

Photographers and enthusiasts flocked to remote areas last night to try and...

Photographers and enthusiasts flocked to remote areas last...

Handling hazardous waste at home

In summer, things like ‘fjakkoli’, expired charcoal, charcoal ash, insect repellant and leftover paints from DIY decorating, may generate...

In summer, things like ‘fjakkoli’, expired...

Six illegal trapping sites found, protected bird seized by police

CABS find six illegal trapping sites and police seize sets of clap nets and...

CABS find six illegal trapping sites and police seize sets...

Reconstruction of long-collapsed buildings allowed in ODZ: Front Harsien calls for policy review

2014 guidelines allow the reconstruction of long-collapsed buildings and erection of new dwellings in the countryside

2014 guidelines allow the reconstruction of long-collapsed...

How a contract from 1915 can turn a derelict country ruin into a villa

A lease contract signed 100 years ago refers to someone living in “five rooms” in the Palma area, and thanks to the controversial Rural Policy in...

A lease contract signed 100 years ago refers to someone...

Authorities launch investigation into Marsascala fish farms pollution

Environment Ministry says pollution from fish farms has to stop

Environment Ministry says pollution from fish farms has to...

Malta’s high-rise revolution has started. And people on Facebook are pissed off

‘PA = Mafia’: the kind of short description Malta’s beleaguered planning authority will contend with until the end of times…

‘PA = Mafia’: the kind of short description...

38-storey Sliema tower approved • Planning Authority chairman votes against

Project which PA chairman Vince Cassar describes as ‘exaggerated’ will unleash 3,500 car trips a day in Sliema • Elderly residents express...

Project which PA chairman Vince Cassar describes as...

Planning Authority approves Mriehel Towers despite legal doubts

Veracity of photomontages questioned by ERA chairman and professional...

Veracity of photomontages questioned by ERA chairman and...

Ombudsman calls for law to allow ramblers access through countryside

Access rights could give ramblers access to private land where landowner agrees...

Access rights could give ramblers access to private land...

The plasticisation of the sea

John Paul Cauchi • With 7.3 billion people on the planet, fast rising to nine billion, we treat the ocean as a garbage dump at our peril

John Paul Cauchi • With 7.3 billion people on the...

Decisions on Sliema’s Townsquare and Mriehel high-rise on Thursday: will PA open floodgates?

The PA is tomorrow set to take two landmark decisions on two high-rise developments. Will the PA open the floodgates of the high-rise revolution or will it...

The PA is tomorrow set to take two landmark decisions on...

[WATCH] Turtle lays eggs at Golden Bay: Nature Trust calls for volunteers

Nature Trust appeals for volunteers to help watch over a turtle's nesting site in Golden Bay

Nature Trust appeals for volunteers to help watch over a...