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27 Feb 2025

DIN L-ART ĦELWA AGM FOCUSSES ON PLANNING APPEALS

Members of Din l-Art Ħelwa (DLĦ) yesterday approved a resolution calling on the Government to immediately put into force legislation which would ensure that development permissions are suspended and that no construction works take place in disputed projects until all appeal proceedings are exhausted. Both the Prime Minister and the Minister for Planning have publicly declared their intention to amend the legislation but have not...

06 Feb 2025

White Tower gets low-impact floodlights

White Tower gets low-impact floodlights Project was funded by GasanMamo Insurance Discreet floodlights were on Wednesday evening turned on, illuminating the spectacular White Tower at Aħrax, Mellieħa, thanks to a generous donation from GasanMamo Insurance. The project was complex as the desire to light up the tower’s stunning silhouette had to be balanced against the need to ensure that the night sky and...

30 Jan 2025

 COURT REVOKES XAGĦRA SWIMMING POOL PERMIT

DLĦ and eNGOs Win Court Case against development of swimming pool in rural area DLĦ is proud to announce a significant victory in its ongoing efforts to preserve rural landscapes and promote sustainable land use. In yet another ruling, the Court of Appeal presided over by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, has sided with DLĦ and other eNGOs , revoking the development permission...

23 Jan 2025

STATEMENT BY DIN L-ART ĦELWA

Din l-Art Ħelwa would like to reassure its followers that it has – and always will – act with the utmost integrity in line with its mission. Its wide remit means that conflicts of interest may arise, but in such cases, Din l-Art Ħelwa committee members recuse themselves to ensure that a lively discussion can ensue, allowing Din l-Art Ħelwa to...

21 Dec 2024

Din l-Art Ħelwa Calls for Proactive Scheduling of Historic Properties in Malta

Din l-Art Ħelwa, Malta’s leading heritage and environmental organization, expresses its deep concern regarding the recent post planning development permission scheduling of Villa St Ignatius. Both Villa St Ignatius and Fort Chambray were granted development permissions prior to their classification in terms of cultural value, raising pertinent questions about the current procedures and practices for protecting Malta’s historic and cultural...

19 Dec 2024

Din l-Art Ħelwa urges Opposition Party to take stand on Fort Chambray

Din l-Art Ħelwa, the national trust for cultural built heritage in Malta, is urging the Opposition to take a stand on the recent development permissions issued for the demolition of the barracks in Fort Chambray and the construction of a housing estate and tourist complex. The NGO expressed concern after the Opposition issued a statement earlier this week calling for a...