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NAO notes failure by Gozo Ministry to address 'vaguely justified' overtime requests
The National Audit Office noted that requests for overtime are still vaguely justified, with several requests for overtime on weekends and public holidays...
The National Audit Office noted that requests for overtime...

KTP in favour of planning reform but against piecemeal revisions without broad consultation
Kamra tal-Periti says country’s planning regime needs changing, but should not come without wider public participation
Kamra tal-Periti says country’s planning regime needs...

Momentum files Freedom of Information request over government consultation on new planning bills
Freedom of Information request by Momentum specifically asks for details of all meetings held between government officials and key figures in the development...
Freedom of Information request by Momentum specifically...
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WATCH | Labour MPs with mixed bag of reactions on proposed planning reforms
Among those who call for more consultation are Miriam Dalli, Rosianne Cutajar, Carmelo Abela, and Chris Fearne
Among those who call for more consultation are Miriam...

WATCH | Abela tells activists they misunderstood planning reform. They replied: 'Don't insult us'
When activists heard Robert Abela say that he is ready for discussions, a crowd of activists erupted in anger, as Abela walked away
When activists heard Robert Abela say that he is ready for...

Idle farmland can be reclaimed by government under new law
Unregistered or abandoned agricultural land could be taken over by the state...
Unregistered or abandoned agricultural land could be taken...

Malta Chamber sounds alarm on ‘pick-and-choose’ approach to planning reform
Chamber says government' piecemeal approach to planning reform defeats the purpose of comprehensive reform
Chamber says government' piecemeal approach to planning...

WATCH | No rush to approve planning reform, minister says
Planning Minister insists he is in listening mode and hints he feels no urgency...
Planning Minister insists he is in listening mode and hints...

Retract ‘dangerous’ planning reform bills in the name of decency and democracy, NGOs tell PM
NGOs says planning reform bills dismantle remaining environmental safeguards, highlighting how government has been captured by ‘powerful interests’
NGOs says planning reform bills dismantle remaining...

Cabs lobby initiates judicial proceedings against government over failure to regulate sector
The Light Passenger Operators Association asserts that government's failure to regulate operators led to an explosion of y-plates and the...
The Light Passenger Operators Association asserts that...

Malta most expensive in EU for oils, butter and fats
Malta has the highest prices in Europe for oils, butter and fats, according to...
Malta has the highest prices in Europe for oils, butter and...

Prime minister’s planning reform benefits land speculators, says ADPD
ADPD says the prime minister is openly complicit in supporting savage development
ADPD says the prime minister is openly complicit in...


Opposition says government is abusing power with planning law changes
PN Leader Bernard Grech says the proposed planning reforms give unchecked power...
PN Leader Bernard Grech says the proposed planning reforms...

Prime Minister defends planning reform: ‘Critics misinformed or acting in bad faith’
Robert Abela says changes to the planning appeals system and illegal building rules will bring clarity and fairness, while critics argue the reform benefits...
Robert Abela says changes to the planning appeals system...

Repubblika says eco-mafia is taking over the state again
Rule of law NGO Repubblika says the government’s proposed planning law...
Rule of law NGO Repubblika says the government’s...

Labour Party president doubles down on need to amend proposed changes to planning laws
Labour Party president Alex Sciberras says Malta’s planning system must reflect justice, sustainability and public trust, as he proposes key reforms in...
Labour Party president Alex Sciberras says Malta’s...

Malta launches national campaign to build water resilience
MEP Thomas Bajada says Malta must treat water not just as a resource, but as a...
MEP Thomas Bajada says Malta must treat water not just as a...

Roberta Metsola calls for urgent diplomacy and an end to Gaza violence
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says aid must never be used as political currency and insists that both Palestinian and Israeli lives must be...
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says aid must...