Government repeals law that allowed finch trapping under guise of scientific research
Under threat of legal action by the European Commission, government repeals legal notice that allowed finch trapping under the guise of scientific research
First-time buyers who buy a home in village core will get €15,000 grant
Budget 2022 proposes afforestation of Inwadar park; grant for UCA property buys in Gozo raised to €30,000
Letiz the turtle released after four years in rehab

Letiz the turtle, who had been in rehab for for years after choking on a...

Letiz the turtle, who had been in rehab for for years after...

New law would allow development applications on someone else’s land

If approved as it is, the new planning law resurrects the prospect of people...

If approved as it is, the new planning law resurrects the...

Updated | Legal amendments 'to empower' Ornis Committee, parliamentary secretariat says

BirdLife official says amendments to Conservation of Wilds Birds Regulation were passed without prior discussion with Ornis Committee

BirdLife official says amendments to Conservation of Wilds...

Genetic study aims to reduce inbreeding amongst Maltese hunting dogs

Study by Maltese and Italian scientists aims to shed a light on the origins of...

Study by Maltese and Italian scientists aims to shed a...

Revised university plans fall short of avoiding environmental destruction – Graffiti

Moviment Graffiti says revised plans of American University of Malta still unacceptable due to use of ODZ land

Moviment Graffiti says revised plans of American University...

[WATCH] Mellieha farmers fear fireworks ‘time-bomb’

Farmers in Tal-Ghajn up in arms against a proposed fireworks factory in the area

Farmers in Tal-Ghajn up in arms against a proposed...

‘Weakness of MEPA demerger bills aggravated by weak SPED’

Church’s environment commission lambasts ‘rhetoric and marketing...

Church’s environment commission lambasts...

Health projects planning system exemption ‘contravenes EU law’

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar hits out at government for quietly amending a law...

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar hits out at government for...

Time for summer paws

Where to take your dog for a swim? And where are BBQs on beaches banned? Use our map to guide you

Where to take your dog for a swim? And where are BBQs...

Senglea 'Gardjola' and bastion to undergo restoration works

€250,000 restoration project launched by Cabinet members Owen Bonnici and...

€250,000 restoration project launched by Cabinet...

Wasteserv launches educational campaign on Organic Bag Pilot Project

Over 3,800 households reached so far

Over 3,800 households reached so far

Health directorate issues warning against swimming in Xlendi bay

The authorities have warned against swimming in Gozo's Xlendi bay amid...

The authorities have warned against swimming in Gozo's...

Book used to filter murky water proves effective

Book with pages used to filter drinking water has proved to be effective in...

Book with pages used to filter drinking water has proved to...

Planning law: Government accepting anonymous submissions on MEPA reform

Individuals and organisations who have sent submissions on the proposed planning and environment bills are being given the option of remaining anonymous.

Individuals and organisations who have sent submissions on...

MDA lobbied to lift ban on regularising ODZ illegalities

Ban on regularising illegal development in ODZ was described as a straitjacket...

Ban on regularising illegal development in ODZ was...

Spinola Bay fit for bathing, dog-friendly beach in Bahar ic-Caghaq still off limits

Bathing in the area of the Dog Friendly Beach in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq is still not recommended.

Bathing in the area of the Dog Friendly Beach in Baħar...

MEPA targets illegal Birzebbuga scrapyard

Last year, the Authority at the expense of the contravenors, had started to...

Last year, the Authority at the expense of the...

124 hedgehogs rescued over six months

HSBC Malta Foundation’s support of hedgehog conservation bearing fruit

HSBC Malta Foundation’s support of hedgehog...