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MSPCA claims ban in isolation on bully dog breeding would still allow breeders of the criminal underworld to remain unidentified, unregulated and weaponise other breeds
Animal rights NGOs launch online petition for temporary ban on breeding and import of all bully dog breeds
French bird trapping debacle in EU court could have Malta effect
A European Court of Justice decision on bird trapping in France could have an...
A European Court of Justice decision on bird trapping in...
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[WATCH] Poachers shoot down Black Kite on its way north for breeding season
“Proof of the rampant illegal hunting taking place across Malta unfortunately is no exception but the norm,” says BirdLife CEO Mark Sultana
“Proof of the rampant illegal hunting taking place...
Hunting and trapping illegalities mar spring bird migration
The start of the spring bird migration over Malta is mired...
The start of the spring bird migration over Malta is...
Fake breeders stealing trapped birds to sell them as captive-bred specimens
The Committee Against Bird Slaughter says last week six severe infringements were reported to the Environmental Protection Unit
The Committee Against Bird Slaughter says last...
Spring hunting season will allow hunters to shoot protected birds - BirdLife Malta
"Malta will have to again face the EU on this," the BirdLife Malta CEO said
"Malta will have to again face the EU on this,"...
Spring hunting season for quail between 10 and 30 April
Ornis is to recommend a spring hunting season for quail but shoots down...
Ornis is to recommend a spring hunting season for quail but...
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[IN PICTURES] Spring migration brings with it countless birds to Europe’s breeding grounds
A new BirdLife campaign aims to inspire people to enjoy, care and protect birds during the spring migration.
A new BirdLife campaign aims to inspire people to enjoy,...
Hunting lobbies in feud over trapping project for 12 ‘privileged’ members
Trapping project for 12 members proposed by St Hubert Hunters meets with opposition from FKNK
Trapping project for 12 members proposed by St Hubert...
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[IN PICTURES] Falconry in Malta: from king’s tribute to ancient art revived
A 4,000-year-old technique that bonds wild falcons to their masters is part of the fascination with the arcane world of falconry
A 4,000-year-old technique that bonds wild falcons to their...
European Commission official says Malta has no justification for bird trapping derogations
Finch trapping had to stop when Malta’s exceptional transition period lapsed five years after joining the EU, Brussels official says
Finch trapping had to stop when Malta’s exceptional...
'Uphold EU directives on nature and bird protection,' BirdLife tells Bernard Grech
BirdLife Malta CEO Mark Sultana says if PN wants to respect public opinion, it cannot backtrack on its commitment to implement the EU directives
BirdLife Malta CEO Mark Sultana says if PN wants to respect...
20 kilometres of underground tunnel helped Malta manage its flooding problems
How EU funds tackled Malta’s storm water challenge
How EU funds tackled Malta’s storm water...
2021 saw Malta’s warmest January since 1923, and Earth’s sixth warmest
At 25.8 degrees Celsius, Malta set new record for highest temperature in January
At 25.8 degrees Celsius, Malta set new record for highest...
Tal-Wej landowners protesting scheduling: ERA says designation backed by science
Natura 2000 designation for maximum protection of 200,000sq.m Tal-Wej is based solely on scientific criteria, ERA says
Natura 2000 designation for maximum protection of...
‘We’ll end up eating plastic’: diver Raniero Borg longs to restore Maltese waters to their former glory
At 62, clean-up activist Raniero Borg hopes to restore Maltese waters to their former glory with his regular underwater clean-ups
At 62, clean-up activist Raniero Borg hopes to restore...
Scientists study threats to Maltese freshwater crab’s rare habitat
Three-year Qabru project by Nature Trusts will identity threats faced by rare...
Three-year Qabru project by Nature Trusts will identity...
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[WATCH] Nine birds of prey released back into the wild over Comino
BirdLife releases eight Common Kestrels and a Short-eared Owl back into the...
BirdLife releases eight Common Kestrels and a Short-eared...
Maltese scientists on the hunt for honeybees most resilient to climate change
University of Malta researchers and Maltese beekeepers part of €1.74 million research to identify honeybee species most resilient to climate change in the...
University of Malta researchers and Maltese beekeepers part...
