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11 Jun 2024

WE NEED YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD!

WE NEED YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD!   The Planning Authority is proposing a policy amendment that if implemented will enable the construction of taller, denser apartment blocks across several towns and villages in Malta and Gozo. The increase in the number of residents will lead to further crowding and congestion as well as contribute to an increased strain on infrastructure in several...

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06 Jun 2024

DLĦ warns that PA policy amendment would increase crowding and congestion

PRESS RELEASE  6TH June, 2024 DLĦ warns that PA policy amendment would increase crowding and congestion Changes mean additional floors could be permitted Din l-Art Ħelwa is appealing to the public to object to a Planning Authority policy proposal which would transform our villages by facilitating the construction of additional floors – beyond those specified in the Local Plans. Eclipsed by election fever and discussions...

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23 May 2024

DIN L-ART ĦELWA TO SAVE MEDIEVAL CHAPEL OF SANĊIR

 PRESS RELEASE DIN L-ART ĦELWA TO SAVE MEDIEVAL CHAPEL OF SANĊIR Din l-Art Ħelwa has been given the guardianship of the medieval chapel of San Mikiel is-Sanċir, also known as San Ċir, by the Government of Malta by virtue of an agreement signed with the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.   The chapel of Sanċir  is located in the limits of Rabat below Mtarfa  and...

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19 Apr 2024

DIN L-ART ĦELWA LAUNCHES 25TH EDITION OF BIR MIFTUĦ INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

  Din L-Art Ħelwa has launched the 25th edition of the Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival, once again bringing together a stunning line-up of performers for lovers of classical music. The concerts are held at the charming medieval church of Santa Marija ta’ Bir Miftuђ, located outside the Malta International Airport near the roundabout to Gudja. This year’s concerts will be as follows: May...

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07 Mar 2024

Patrick Calleja is the new Executive President of Din l-Art Ħelwa

Architect Patrick Calleja has been appointed the new executive president for Din l-Art Ħelwa – National Trust of Malta, taking over from architect Alex Torpiano who steps down at the end of his term in office.  Mr Calleja is the 8th Executive President of the organisation since it was founded by Judge Maurice Caruana Curran in 1965 to safeguard Malta’s heritage and the natural environment.  Mr Calleja graduated...

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26 Feb 2024

Din l-Art Ħelwa concerned about height limitation policy

Din l-Art Ħelwa concerned about height limitation policy Din l-Art Ħelwa has expressed concern about two circulars* issued recently the Planning Authority, worried that its intentions may have unintended consequences for height limitations currently established through Local Plans. Circular 2_24 Circular 3_24 This was expressed as a resolution approved by the AGM of the heritage NGO held on Saturday, which also approved...

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22 Feb 2024

DLĦ and BOV announce winners of photography competition

DLĦ and BOV announce winners of photography competition Competition aimed at encouraging environmental awareness  The four winning photographs in the Din l-Art Ħelwa and Bank of Valletta photography competition will be put on display in the Majjistral Park’s Visitors’ Centre as well as on the Bank’s social media channels. The photographic competition – the 7th organized by Din l-Art Ħelwa – was...

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16 Feb 2024

DIN L-ART ĦELWA LAUNCHES RED TOWER MULTILINGUAL VIDEOS

  Din l-Art Ħelwa has launched self-guide videos to the Red Tower in Mellieħa in English, Maltese, Italian, Spanish, French and German. The 17th Century tower is the most visited site held under guardianship by DLĦ, with over 40,000 visitors in 2023, an impressive increase of over 29 per cent over the previous year. The site is run by warden James Evans...

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10 Feb 2024

DIN L-ART ĦELWA AGM 2024

Dear members,  Thank you to those who have already registered their participation for our forthcoming AGM on February 24th at 11 am. This will be held both by zoom and in person at our headquarters at 133 Melita Street. This year we have to approve important changes to our statute also required by new Voluntary Services regulations. Therefore we need as many...

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