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Gozo heritage NGO Wirt Għawdex has announced plans to appeal the Planning Authority’s approval of a controversial mega-development within Fort Chambray. The decision also includes the dismantling of the historic British barracks within the complex, sparking outrage among conservationists.

This comes as the holiday season brings an influx of travellers heading home or embarking on Christmas getaways. The busiest days of this festive period are expected to be December 27th, 28th, and 29th, with passenger movements projected at around 24,500, 27,800, and 24,300 respectively.

The company is thrilled to have been recognised for both the Best Logistics Solution and the Green Transport Initiative awards, scooping up top honours at the Malta Business Awards ceremony held on 15th November, 2024, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta.

As 2024 comes to an end, Phoenicia Malta celebrates and reminisces on its outstanding achievements throughout such an eventful year. This year saw an extreme amount of international success for the upscale hotel, with the titles of Best Spa Hotel for Europe and Best Large Luxury Hotel for Europe, making it well on its was for an overall international award.

This year, a record-breaking 12,657 nominations have poured in, surpassing last year’s impressive total of 10,422. From Malta’s finest restaurants and trendiest bars to cozy cafes and food trucks, you’ve cast your votes to spotlight the very best the islands have to offer

MEP Thomas Bajada, spoke up during a topical debate, voicing his ongoing concern regarding the EU Green Deal’s perception of small states and islands. Bajada addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg this evening, during its last plenary session of the year where the need for an impact assessment on the Green Deal policies was discussed

As all good things must come to an end, so does Debbie Bonello’s latest solo exhibition, Crowded,” the Finissage event stated on Facebook. The exhibition, which was curated by Justine Balzan Demajo, boasts a “captivating collection of poignant and evocative works”, with tonight promising to be a “celebration of art, poetry, and literature”.

The Times UK covered the planned demolition of the barracks at Fort Chambray, titling the piece “Uproar over plan to bulldoze British barracks in Malta”. The article, written by Tom Kington on Monday evening, noted the frustrated public reaction to this Planning Authority decision, saying it sparked “angry protests from academics, heritage groups and locals”.

Get ready to ring in the New Year like never before! For the third consecutive year, the Cottonera Foundation, under the Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government, is teaming up with the Local Councils of Bormla, Birgu, Isla and Kalkara to bring you an unforgettable New Year’s Eve concert. The event was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli, alongside Cottonera Foundation Chairman Joe Mizzi, promising a night full of entertainment and good vibes

As more information continues to emerge on the elite police officer who was suspended after testing positive for cocaine and leaking sensitive information, it has now been confirmed that he provided security for some of Malta’s most high-profile figures. Kurt Rizzo, who is the son of ex-police commissioner John Rizzo and the brother of a magistrate, formed part of the elite Special Intervention Unit. As part of his job, he served in the security details of people like Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.