Disinformation Watch #23: On dirty political tricks that make headlines
The government undermines civil society by directly suppressing freedom
The Shift Team
21 October 2018
Malta for Dummies #6: The minister of economical truth
In Malta, where everything is upside down and topsy-turvy,
Lizzie Eldridge
12 October 2018
Help NGOs and local councils appeal the permit for DB project at St George’s Bay
NGOs and local councils have called on the public
The Shift Team
8 October 2018
The environment is political too
The Planning Authority’s recent approval of the permit for
Benjamin Dalli
5 October 2018
No, we can’t
The approval of Silvio Debono’s towers of greed by
Jurgen Balzan
27 September 2018
Silvio Debono’s tower permit is vitiated due to conflict of interest – Busuttil
The validity of the Planning Authority’s approval of the
Juan Ameen
27 September 2018
PA Board member who voted for DB Group project owns real estate agency selling apartments
Matthew Pace, one of 10 Planning Board members to
Caroline Muscat
26 September 2018
Planning Authority approves db Group mega-project
The Planning Authority (PA) has approved the controversial db
Jurgen Balzan
20 September 2018
Protesters deserve our gratitude
We got used to the fact that law enforcement
Caroline Muscat
14 September 2018
‘Planning Authority dances to developers’ tune’
Chanting ‘Henn ghalina PA’ (Planning Authority have mercy on
Jurgen Balzan
13 September 2018
NGOs: ‘Hidden powers’ behind approval of mega petrol station in Luqa
Hidden powers have decided the outcome of the Planning
The Shift Team
31 May 2018
NGOs unite to oppose loss of heritage
Kamra tal-Periti, Din l-Art Ħelwa and Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar are three of the
The Shift Team
22 May 2018
Robert Musumeci’s ODZ approval rate tripled since becoming planning advisor in 2013
Architect and now lawyer Robert Musumeci saw his ODZ
The Shift Team
9 May 2018
Planning Authority tribunal rejects Townsquare project
The Planning Authority’s review tribunal did not approve the construction
The Shift Team
3 May 2018
Development madness must end before it’s too late
The direct action carried out by Movement Graffitti and
Jurgen Balzan
6 April 2018
PA approves hotel in Wied Ghomor, Swieqi mayor describes decision as a ‘blinking shame’ 
Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has described the Planning Authority’s
Jurgen Balzan
4 April 2018
6,165 applications to regularise planning illegalities since 2016
The controversial amnesty on building irregularities has raised over
Jurgen Balzan
23 March 2018
Democracy is being usurped by its protectors
The primary threat to democracy and its functions in
Jurgen Balzan
18 March 2018
Developer renounces secretive excavations at Tal-Wej
The removal of the top soil on a 2,800
Jurgen Balzan
28 February 2018
Illegal dumping in Għar Lapsi quarry continues, no enforcement in sight
No action has been taken to stop the illegal
Jurgen Balzan
21 February 2018
Heavy machinery used to ‘dismantle’ historic Qormi farmhouse
Photos sent in by readers show that part of
Jurgen Balzan
15 February 2018
Decision on Wied Għomor development to be known next month
The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning Review Tribunal today
Jurgen Balzan
13 February 2018
Birkirkara residents concerned about application to demolish villa and trees
Birkirkara residents remain concerned about an application submitted to
Caroline Muscat
13 February 2018
409% increase in outdoor dining applications
Applications for the erection of chairs and tables on
James Debono
27 January 2018
Paceville masterplan left on back burner as 32-storey tower is set for approval
A 32-storey tower consisting of 275 apartments proposed by Gozitan
James Debono
24 January 2018
Three high-rise blocks proposed in Ta’ Giorni residential area
A residential development consisting of three high-rise blocks at
James Debono
17 January 2018
Ryan Callus defends vote for ODZ petrol station
Nationalist MP Ryan Callus, the opposition’s representative on the
James Debono
15 January 2018
202 new dwellings instead of Salina Wharf hotel
Twenty-six maisonettes, 162 apartments and 14 penthouses built in
James Debono
13 January 2018
Gzira tower set to rise for third time
After having the height  of the East 14 tower
James Debono
11 January 2018
Five new floors on century-old Sliema houses approved
The Planning Authority has today approved the construction of
James Debono
10 January 2018