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Tony Cassar

This author Tony Cassar has created 11 entries.

05 Oct

Dire need for buffer zones – Joanna Spiteri Staines

  The Sunday Times of Malta (September 29) carried a full page advert from the Planning Authority (PA) with an attractive image of a patinated timber louvered panelled door and the headline message: “Preserving our Heritage is not expensive: it’s Priceless”. Rather interesting to see the Planning Authority marketing itself as respecting Malta’s heritage. Truth be told, I personally know many...

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31 Jul

DLĦ has organised the general meeting of the EU funded project GEO4CIVHIC

Din l-Art Ħelwa (DLĦ), National Trust of Malta has successfully organised the second general meeting of the consortiated partners of the EU funded project GEO4CIVHIC, which took place from 1 to 3 April 2019 at the Old University Building, of La Valletta.   During the meeting, DLĦ and its partners shared information on challenges encountered and progress made in the implementation...

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25 Jul

TA’ XUTU TOWER IN WIED IŻ-ZURRIEQ IS RESTORED AND OPEN FOR VISITORS

  Din l-Art Ħelwa is pleased to announce that the historic Ta’ Xutu Tower at Wied iż-Żurrieq in Qrendi is now open for visitors.  Seen here  illuminated for the night of its inauguration, the Xutu Tower is the 10th coastal watch tower saved for the nation by Din l-Art Ħelwa since its foundation in 1965.   The restoration project, which included important...

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14 Jul

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AN ERASMUS HERITAGE EXPERIENCE:

Dear Members, we hope you are enjoying the summer.     We bring you news of a: UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A ERASMUS HERITAGE EXPERIENCE: There are 2 places left for youths from 18 – 30 years to experience hands-on restoration, in Villognon, France. All travel and living costs paid. Interested persons to call Ghislaine Calleja on 79054271 or email : ghisycalleja@gmailcom Do spread the word and let your...

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05 Jul

DIN L-ART HELWA PRESS RELEASE 4 JULY 2019

  Crowdfunding Initiative to appeal against further development in Dwejratage Area, and a designated Special Protection Area under the Wild Birds Directive. The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) recently overturned the Planning Authority’s refusal for further development at this site Din l-Art Ħelwa is most concerned about the recent decision to allow further development of a catering establishment at Dwejra on Gozo,...

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