Environment Minister silent on ‘illegal’ works in Comino protected area
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia has remained silent on the
The Shift Team
2 days ago
Planning Authority ignores objections and approves Saqqajja Hill hotel
As predicted, the Planning Authority gave the green light
2 weeks ago
Planning Authority flooded with objections over Dingli Cliffs development
The Planning Authority will have a difficult task recommending
2 weeks ago
Yorgen Fenech’s Quad Towers con
As more news emerges on the intricate web of
Arnold Cassola
1 month ago
Abandoned explosives factory in Natura 2000 site proposed for tourism development
A large abandoned complex used in the 80s as
26 March 2021
PA says ‘no action necessary’ after development notice of flats near Ggantija temples disappears
The notice of a development application for a block
Victor Paul Borg
4 March 2021
Dwejra development project: Indian tycoon’s family buys Maltese citizenship
Various family members of the Indian tycoon who bought
Caroline Muscat
27 February 2021
San Lawrenz Local Council takes stand against quarry development on Dwejra coast
The Local Council of San Lawrenz has come out
Gabriel Schembri
20 February 2021
Chloe Portelli to pay €1,200 fine for illegalities and unlock €200,000 in EU funds
Chloe Portelli – the daughter of construction magnate Joseph
8 February 2021
New ‘emergency’ permit for Gozo Sports Complex raises questions on abuse
The Gozo Ministry has obtained the Planning Authority’s swift
18 January 2021
Further irregularities come to light as PA prepares to approve development near historical windmill
The Planning Authority only put up a photomontage related
11 January 2021
PA set to approve massive development in Xlendi despite over 100 objections
The Planning Authority batted away 121 letters of objection,
Victor Paul Borg
8 January 2021
NAO confirms Planning Authority’s blunder over direct order awarded to Labour pollster
An investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO) found
Caroline Muscat
13 November 2020
Gozitan heavyweights gifted €9 million public contract despite illegalities
A group of Gozitan businessmen, led by construction magnate
5 November 2020
Chloe Portelli’s farmer permit to build store on scenic land stalled… for now
The Planning Commission has decided to suspend and postpone
The Shift Team
5 October 2020
Local council slams ‘deliberate inaction’ by PA on Joseph Portelli development
The Qala Local Council has slammed “the deliberate inaction”
Victor Paul Borg
26 September 2020
Joseph Portelli’s daughter becomes a farmer in ODZ development application
Chloe Portelli, 24, the youngest daughter of Gozitan construction
The Shift Team
24 September 2020
Joseph Portelli behind three large developments set to ‘change the character of Xlendi forever’
Property magnate Joseph Portelli and his associates are behind
Victor Paul Borg
21 September 2020
Red Cross temporary tent slapped with PA notice was government funded
The story has been updated to include the Planning
Gabriel Schembri
19 August 2020
Mistra Bay restaurant owner on possible legal action against caravan plague
Restaurant owner Claude Camilleri has been battling far too
Gabriel Schembri
12 August 2020
PA’s refusal of hotel permit in Xagħra town square ‘a victory for Gozo’ – Mayor
In a decision that has been characterised by Mayor
Victor Paul Borg
7 August 2020
Corinthia still to determine how many residences it will build in Għajn Tuffieħa
In a possible change to an earlier agreement, the
Caroline Muscat
21 July 2020
New appeal filed against Minister Ian Borg’s pool permit in ODZ
Transport Minister Ian Borg and his wife Rachelle will
The Shift Team
7 July 2020
Club supremo retains hold of Knights’ fort due to inaction by Lands Authority
Pictures of the interior of a 300-year-old Knights’ era
Victor Paul Borg
4 July 2020
Thousands object for the third time to DB project despite lavish PR campaign
Over 4,400 objections have been submitted to the Planning
The Shift Team
26 June 2020
Controversial Ta’ Muxi permit in Qala withdrawn
Two board members who had voted in favour of
Juan Ameen
12 June 2020
Architects sound warning on changes to Ħal Ferħ development brief
As the wheels have been set in motion to
Juan Ameen
4 June 2020
Developers, architects say changes to PA applications can ‘curb abuse’
Changes to the Planning Authority’s (PA) development application that
Victor Paul Borg
28 May 2020
Xagħra council gears up to fight ‘objectionable’ hotel in town square
The Xagħra local council has taken a unanimous decision
Victor Paul Borg
13 May 2020
Zurrieq ODZ development plans withdrawn by project architect
Updated with the withdrawal of the planning application by
Gabriel Schembri
12 May 2020