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26 Jul 2025

Din l-Art Ħelwa Slams Government Moves to Strip Public of Rights in Planning Decisions

The Government has tabled a bill that will severely undermine the ability of  residents to oppose over-development. Alarmingly, this was done without any public consultation and during the summer recess — a time when public scrutiny is at its lowest. The proposed amendments appear to be directly aimed at bypassing  a series of recent court judgements that have upheld planning and...

21 Jul 2025

REMEMBRANCE STONE TO COMMEMORATE DIN L-ART ĦELWA FOUNDER UNVEILED AT ‘PARK MAJJISTRAL’

Judge Maurice Caruana Curran, founder of Din l-Art Ħelwa and eminent legal personality, passed away ten years ago while the organisation he founded was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Now celebrating its 60th Anniversary, members of Din l-Art Helwa have honoured him by marking both anniversaries with a commemorative marker stone close to the entrance of the NW Majjistral History and Nature...

18 Jul 2025

Eating Away at Our Open Spaces: A Threat to Our Lives

Fortunately, the number of environmentalists is on the rise as more individuals recognize that our islands are at a critical juncture—our open spaces are under threat from rampant development, and our coasts and seas are being irrevocably depleted. Political decisions are having a direct impact on our environment. As environmentalists, we respond to projects proposed by government and private entities that could harm our surroundings....

08 Jul 2025

LAUNCH OF THE XIX DIN L-ART ĦELWA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS COMPETITION

PRESS RELEASE 26 June 2025 LAUNCH OF THE XIX DIN L-ART ĦELWA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Din l-Art Ħelwa is delighted to launch the XIX Architectural Heritage Awards Competition, an esteemed initiative dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions to Malta’s architectural landscape and heritage conservation. As Malta faces increasing development pressures, the importance of safeguarding our historic environment and promoting sustainable architecture has never...

02 Jul 2025

LAUNCH OF THE XIX DIN L-ART ĦELWA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS COMPETITION

Din l-Art Ħelwa is delighted to launch the XIX Architectural Heritage Awards Competition, an esteemed initiative dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions to Malta’s architectural landscape and heritage conservation. As Malta faces increasing development pressures, the importance of safeguarding our historic environment and promoting sustainable architecture has never been more critical. This year’s competition seeks to celebrate projects that demonstrate innovative design,...