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28 Mar 2025

Din l-Art Ħelwa Responds to Claims Regarding Qbajjar Battery Restoration

Photo Daniel Cilia Din l-Art Ħelwa (DLĦ) would like to state for the record that it has not been given responsibility for the restoration of the Qbajjar Battery in Gozo. Recent statements made by Hon. Dr.Alex Borg MP on a local podcast may have been misleading in this regard. While DLĦ has been a staunch and persistent advocate for the restoration and...

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28 Mar 2025

DIN L-ART ĦELWA SOLIDARITY WITH BIRD LIFE MALTA

Din l-Art Ħelwa Stands in Solidarity with BirdLife Malta – A Call for Protection and Respect for Conservation Efforts Din l-Art Ħelwa expresses deep concern regarding the recent threats and acts of intimidation directed at BirdLife Malta, a dedicated conservation organisation committed to the protection of our bird population and their habitats. The alarming reports of online harassment, vandalism, and physical...

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20 Mar 2025

Marsalforn road plans improved after DLĦ struggle

Photograph by Daniel Cilia After a five year struggle by Din l-Art Ħelwa to save Marsalforn Valley the road widening project will still go ahead with significant improvements on the original plans.  From the previous 183 trees to be uprooted only 13 mature trees will be lost as a result of works on the Marsalforn Road, with 202 mature trees to be...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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