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Developer Michael Stivala, who is currently spearheading the contested Townsquare tower project in Sliema, claimed that ..View More
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Revealed: Housing minister appoints close associate to assess controversial ‘Affordable Housing’ projects
Housing Minister Roderick Galdes is persisting in efforts to push through a series of controversial, multi-million-euro ..View More
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15. January. 2026
Disused public toilet to be converted into three-storey building after deal with Żabbar band club headed by Labour broadcaster
In yet another taxpayer-sponsored handout to local band clubs, G�..View More
Julian Delia-
14. January. 2026
Confidential deal silences objectors to Townsquare development, binds them from future opposition
Malta Developers’ Association (MDA) President Michael Stiva..View More
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14. January. 2026
University licence issued after initial refusal, raising questions about regulatory process
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REVERIE (€120 - special edition print - no frame - 21x28)
Michelle Gialanze
GRASS (€500 - framed - 50x40)
Anita Gollcher
DAWN (€350 - no frame - 60x50)
Anna Anastasi
WHITE SAILS (€330 - no frame - 60x50)
Anna Anastasi
PENSIVE POSE (€1,000 - framed - 89x69)
Anna Grima
SITTING LIKE A PIXIE (€1,000 - framed - 89x69)
Anna Grima
NUDE (€300 - framed - 38x51 - brush and ink)
Catherine Cavallo
GREEN LANDSCAPE I (€1,000 - framed - 60x40 - acrylics on canvas)
James Vella Clark
TOWERING MONSTER OVER SERENE SKYLINE (€550 - no frame - watercolour - 41x31)
Anna Galea
TAKE OFF (€1,200 - framed - 55x73)
Nadine Micallef-Grimaud
ŻEJTUN (€400 - framed - 46x56)
Norbert Crockford
DANCING FLOWERS (€190 - framed - 63x77 - Crayon)
Anthony Lucian Cauchi
THE MUSICIANS (€700 - framed - 60x80 - acrylics on canvas)
Carmel Bonello
DOGS I (€150 - no frame - 40x40) (2)
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DOGS II (€150 - no frame - 40x40) (2)
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FUNK I (€200 - no frame - 40x40) (3)
Miloman
FUNK II (€200 - no frame - 40x40) (3)
Miloman
FUNK III (€200 - no frame - 40x40) (3)
Miloman
MOTHER (€200 - no frame - 70x50)
Miloman
POP (€200 - framed - 74x90)
Miloman
LOVE (€200 - not framed - 70x50)
Miloman
FACES (€450 - framed - 22x64)
Johanna Barthet
SUMMER FIGS (€650 - framed - 60x60)
Doranne Alden
DWEJRA (€495 - photograph - no frame - 68x68cm)
Kurt Arrigo
TWINS (€325 - framed - 41x23)
Isabel Warrington
THE UNDERDOG (€500 - framed - 45x37)
Marisa Attard
SYNTHETIC DREAMS (€139 - scarf)
Luke Azzopardi
JACARANDA (€600 - no frame - 50 x 60 - oil on canvas)
Roberta Zammit Cutajar
KAPPELLA (€500 - framed - 40x50)
Wilhelmina Wirth
UNDER THE BRIDGE (€400 - oil on canvas - framed - 50x80cm)
Vickie Tonna
BACK AND FORTH (€500 - oil on canvas - framed - 50x80cm)
Vickie Tonna
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Gozo’s Calypso Hotel to be turned into flats by Fort Chambray developers – minister’s advisers given 10% stake
The Shift Team-
11. January. 2026
Biennale director to get €12,000 a month
The Shift Team-
27. December. 2025
Two sports organisations being scrutinised by authorities
Julian Delia-
15. December. 2025
Unqualified personnel deciding on multi-million-euro cancer treatment tenders at health ministry
Ivan Camilleri-
14. December. 2025
Malita board granted itself 16% pay rise as housing vehicle hit liquidity crunch
Ivan Camilleri-
13. December. 2025
‘Unprecedented’ contract keeps ousted arts council Chair on full pay until 2028
Ivan Camilleri-
10. December. 2025
Malita ousts contractor on Bormla social accommodation, replacing it with new Joseph Portelli company
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04. December. 2025
