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...
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...
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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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...
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...
Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for accountability on Fort Chambray: Minister for Culture’s silence on development permissions unacceptable Din l-Art Ħelwa, the national trust for cultural built heritage in Malta, expresses its deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent approval by the Planning Authority for the demolition of most of the historic British Barracks at Fort Chambray, Gozo and the massive residential...
AP VALLETTA OVERALL WINNER OF XVIII DIN L-ART ĦELWA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS AP Valletta has been awarded the ‘Judge Maurice Caruana Curran Award’ in the XVIII Architectural Heritage Awards. The award is named after the founder of Din l-Art Ħelwa, which next year celebrates its 60th anniversary with a comprehensive list of events. The awards, sponsored by Belair Property, were held at...