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...
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...
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....
HSBC CEO Mr Geoffrey Fichte visited the Church of Our Lady of Victory, Valletta this week on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Din l-Art Ħelwa and admired the work the organisation has done to restore the church and keep it in tip top condition. The HSBC Malta Foundation had sponsored the conservation of the unique 18C Alessio Erardi...
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...
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,...






