13 resident associations, backed by il-Kollettiv, have called for the immediate removal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, accusing him of abusing his position and creating conflicts of interest that threaten Malta's planning system and residents' quality of life. The demand follows the publication of chats involving Buttigieg and businessman
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has laid out four key areas she wants addressed in today’s State of the European Union debate, putting competitiveness, security, climate preparedness and the cost of living firmly on the agenda. Speaking ahead of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s annual address in Strasbourg, Metsola
A woman was reportedly hit three times by hunting pellets while walking two dogs in the Selmun countryside, prompting condemnation from BirdLife Malta. According to a social media post by the dogs’ owner, the woman was walking them at around 6.30am in the Il-Qortin area, above Triq l-Imġiebaħ, when the incident occurred. The owner claimed hunters fired
The European Parliament has strongly backed new fisheries legislation led by Maltese Labour MEP Thomas Bajada, aimed at strengthening enforcement of international fishing rules and protecting European fishers from unfair competition. Bajada served as the European Parliament’s rapporteur on the legislation, which brings conservation and control measures
