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29 Nov 2013

Government: Slow Down your Haste, by Simone Mizzi

The Environment Minister has stated his intent that there should be a true environment watchdog when we have a Malta Environment and Planning Authority with a mission statement that dictates it does just that. He stresses the need to heed NGOs...

24 Oct 2013

Building, Building Everywhere, by Simone Mizzi

23rd October 2013 The Government is driving the country towards another building bonanza with fast-fisted fury.  Several proposals are set to impact piecemeal on all areas of Malta and Gozo and without an overall strategy in place.  New policies to permit...

14 Oct 2013

ODZ: our development zone, by George Camilleri

11th October 2013 The Malta Environment and Planning Authority is in the process of redefining the basic policies that identify what sort of development will be permissible in outside development zone areas. One of the objectives being proposed by Mepa to guide...

24 Aug 2013

‘Let’s have more Green Talk’, by Simone Mizzi

24th August 2013 Every year, Din l-Art Ħelwa submits heritage and nature protection recommendations for consideration in the Budget to the Ministry of Finance. It is satisfying that some ideas were implemented by the previous Administration such as incentives to regenerate...