Give ERA power of veto on planning matters, says Church commission
“One should not be surprised that agricultural land is being lost and that the natural environment is being urbanised,” says Interdiocesan Commission for the...
The importance of organic fertilisers in an ever-changing circular economy | Henning Lyngsø Foged
SYNECO will promote the process to switch to a more effective use of livestock manure as crop fertiliser and reduce chemical fertiliser imports
BirdLife Malta extolls bird migration 'magic' as hunters group welcomes hunting season

Hunters group welcomes opening of the hunting season on Thursday, urging its members to obey all laws and regulations, while BirdLife Malta eagerly awaits...

Hunters group welcomes opening of the hunting season on...

'ERA not toothless, but can be strengthened further' – minister

Environment minister Jose Herrera replies to claim by the environment ombudsman...

Environment minister Jose Herrera replies to claim by the...

Shooting range proposed in Ghajn Tuffieha quarry

A shooting range is being proposed inside a disused quarry covering 10,000...

A shooting range is being proposed inside a disused quarry...

Environment Ombudsman decries 'toothless' ERA in letter to Minister

Environment Commissioner, architect David Pace, has called for the granting...

Environment Commissioner, architect David Pace, has called...

No environmental impact assessment for Gzira’s new 24-storey tower

The addition of eight more storeys to a 16-storey tower already approved in...

The addition of eight more storeys to a 16-storey tower...

Amnesty once meant for pre-2013 illegalities, will include recent offences

When first announced in 2015 the amnesty was meant to apply to pre-2013 illegalities

When first announced in 2015 the amnesty was meant to apply...

Labour rewarding illegality with planning amnesty, FAA charges

Labour government giving major contraveners a fast-track amnesty procedure,...

Labour government giving major contraveners a fast-track...

Swimming pool approved in Natura 2000 site in Bahrija

The Planning Authority approved a 75 square metre swimming pool in the Bahrija...

The Planning Authority approved a 75 square metre swimming...

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...