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13 Jun 2025

Heritage Saved – Completion of the Conservation of the George Cross Grant Volume

The Notarial Archives volume holding the grant of the George Cross to Malta has undergone conservation treatment through a successful collaboration between Din l-Art Ħelwa and the Notarial Archives Foundation.   The initiative was taken up following a guided visit last year to the Notarial Archives for Din l-Art Ħelwa members on the initiative of former council member Ian Camilleri.  The...

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28 Apr 2025

An Exhibition of Paintings of Malta and Venice by Martin Scicluna

  PRESS RELEASE 28TH April 2025 Din l-Art Ħelwa, the National Trust for Malta, is hosting an exhibition of paintings of Malta and Venice, by its former president Martin Scicluna, from 29th April till 3rd May, 2025. The Exhibition Hall at 10 Old Bakery Street in Valletta, corner with Melita Street, will display 36 water-colour paintings and 32 acrylic on board paintings, and will...

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28 Apr 2025

DELIMARA LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

DIN L-ART ĦELWA PRESS RELEASE  Delimara Lighthouse Tours Saturday 10 May Volunteers of Din l-Art Ħelwa will be opening the historic lighthouse at Delimara to the public on Saturday 10th May at 2 pm.  Guided tours will be given by Din l-Art Ħelwa Council Member Stanley Farrugia Randon at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm during which the history of the...

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25 Apr 2025

Din l-Art Ħelwa Expresses Dismay Over Planning Authority’s Approval of Unsustainable Development on Comino

Din l-Art Ħelwa, National Trust for Malta, expresses profound dismay at the decision by the Planning Authority to approve a controversial development project on Comino. This decision is particularly alarming given Comino’s status as a scheduled site that encompasses a Rural Conservation Area, Natura 2000 Site, Special Area of Conservation (with international significance) and a Nature Reserve.  The proposal fundamentally...

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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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