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26
Jul
2025
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...
02
Jul
2025
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,...
28
Apr
2025
PRESS RELEASE 28TH April 2025 Din l-Art Ħelwa, the National Trust for Malta, is hosting an exhibition of paintings of Malta and Venice, by its former president Martin Scicluna, from 29th April till 3rd May, 2025. The Exhibition Hall at 10 Old Bakery Street in Valletta, corner with Melita Street, will display 36 water-colour paintings and 32 acrylic on board paintings, and will...
06
Feb
2025
White Tower gets low-impact floodlights Project was funded by GasanMamo Insurance Discreet floodlights were on Wednesday evening turned on, illuminating the spectacular White Tower at Aħrax, Mellieħa, thanks to a generous donation from GasanMamo Insurance. The project was complex as the desire to light up the tower’s stunning silhouette had to be balanced against the need to ensure that the night sky and...
23
Jan
2025
Din l-Art Ħelwa would like to reassure its followers that it has – and always will – act with the utmost integrity in line with its mission. Its wide remit means that conflicts of interest may arise, but in such cases, Din l-Art Ħelwa committee members recuse themselves to ensure that a lively discussion can ensue, allowing Din l-Art Ħelwa to...
19
Dec
2024
Din l-Art Ħelwa, the national trust for cultural built heritage in Malta, is urging the Opposition to take a stand on the recent development permissions issued for the demolition of the barracks in Fort Chambray and the construction of a housing estate and tourist complex. The NGO expressed concern after the Opposition issued a statement earlier this week calling for a...
20
Nov
2024
AP VALLETTA OVERALL WINNER OF XVIII DIN L-ART ĦELWA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS AP Valletta has been awarded the ‘Judge Maurice Caruana Curran Award’ in the XVIII Architectural Heritage Awards. The award is named after the founder of Din l-Art Ħelwa, which next year celebrates its 60th anniversary with a comprehensive list of events. The awards, sponsored by Belair Property, were held at...
19
Apr
2024
Din L-Art Ħelwa has launched the 25th edition of the Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival, once again bringing together a stunning line-up of performers for lovers of classical music. The concerts are held at the charming medieval church of Santa Marija ta’ Bir Miftuђ, located outside the Malta International Airport near the roundabout to Gudja. This year’s concerts will be as follows: May...
