UNESCO consulting with local authorities over Excelsior extension
The Planning Authority has put off its decision on an application for an extension of the Excelsior Hotel, allowing the applicant to revise the design […]
Year: 2022
Stop Hotel Excelsior extension ‘madness’, NGO urges UNESCO
A heritage NGO has written to UNESCO about the impact the Excelsior Hotel’s proposed extension could have on the skyline of the Valletta World Heritage […]
Dr Mario Tabone
The Committee and members of The Archaeological Society Malta mourn the passing of Dr Mario Tabone. An ophthalmologist by profession, Dr Tabone was an erudite […]
Diving community, ERA object to more Xwejni salt pans
The diving community in Gozo has joined the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) in strongly objecting to a proposal for the creation of new salt […]
Historical chamber is ‘under threat’ – NGOs
Construction works in Birżebbuġa threaten the stability of a rock-cut chamber of historical interest, heritage NGOs Din l-Art Ħelwa and the Archaeological Society Malta warned […]
Residents appeal Naxxar block, citing mayor’s ‘conflict of interest’
A group of Naxxar residents and environmental NGOs are demanding the revocation of a massive residential and commercial development planned for Naxxar, claiming the mayor […]
Marsascala residents, NGOs want EU support
Hundreds of Marsascala residents have written to the European Commission in their bid to stop plans to develop a yacht marina in the village’s bay. […]