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Malta News August 6, 2026

Investment Of More Than €870,000 In Ħal Għaxaq To Improve Residents’ Quality Of Life

The Ministry for Housing and Lands, through the Housing Authority, is continuing to invest in local communities, this time with an investment of more than €870,000 in Ħal Għaxaq. The funding will support a range of projects, including refurbishment works, maintenance, lift installations and improvements to public spaces. ‘This investment demonstrates the Housing Authority’s ongoing … Continued
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Malta News July 21, 2026

More Housing Assistance For Families Thanks To Three Positive Changes To The First-Time Buyers Scheme

Assistance for persons with disabilities will increase to €20,000. Minister for Housing and Lands Owen Bonnici, has announced three positive changes to the First-Time Buyers Scheme, the most significant of which will see the assistance provided to persons with disabilities doubled to €20,000. The First-Time Buyers Scheme provides assistance of €1,000 per year for a … Continued
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Malta News June 30, 2026

Nearly One Family A Day Became Homeowners Through Government Schemes In 2025

Nearly one family every day achieved the dream of homeownership through the Malta Housing Authority’s schemes in 2025, according to the Authority’s latest Annual Report. The schemes are built around three key objectives: increasing homeownership in Malta, reducing the financial burden of rent for tenants and improving the quality and suitability of housing for families. … Continued
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Malta News April 3, 2026

Project Green CEO Aims To Bring Nature Closer To Home

Project Green CEO Joe Cuschieri says every Maltese resident should have access to a green space within a ten-minute walk from their home.  Speaking on TVM’s XTRA, he explained that this accessibility is central to the agency’s vision of improving mental wellbeing, quality of life, and community engagement.  At the heart of Project Green’s long-term … Continued
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Malta News March 18, 2026

Architecture Page Spotlights Maltese Architect Richard England

An international architecture platform has just put Malta firmly in the spotlight! 1day1architect has featured Maltese architect Richard England with a striking tribute titled: “This Maltese Architect Elevated His Island To Pure Art.” The post dives into England’s legacy, describing how he emerged in 1937 at a time when Malta was redefining itself after British … Continued
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Malta News February 13, 2026

Malta Defies EU Ageing Trend As Median Age Declines

Europe is getting older, but Malta is quietly bucking the trend. As of 1st January 2025, the median age across the European Union reached 44.9 years. In simple terms, half of the EU’s population is older than 44.9, while the other half is younger. Back in 2015, the EU’s median age stood at 42.8, meaning … Continued
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Malta News November 4, 2025

Ħal Lija Plot Being Revived Into An Open Space For The Community

A piece of land in Ħal Lija that could have been developed is now being turned into a new open space for the community to enjoy. Works on Ġnien Merino are well underway, with plans to open the area as a public garden where residents can meet, relax, and connect with nature. During a visit … Continued
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Malta News August 6, 2025

Watch: Lija Celebrates St Michael’s Fireworks Centenary With Stunning Display

Residents and visitors in Ħal Lija were treated to a breathtaking fireworks spectacle in celebration of the 100th anniversary of St Michael’s Fireworks, a true milestone in Malta’s rich pyrotechnic heritage. The night sky came alive with an explosion of colour, light, and sound, as intricate displays and bold patterns dazzled the crowd and echoed … Continued
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Malta News July 18, 2025

Tower Road Skyline Set For A Major Change

The skyline along a stretch of Tower Road in Sliema is set for a major transformation after two prominent hotels received official approval to increase their height. The Plaza Regency Hotel has been granted permission to expand from eight to 12 storeys, while the Carlton Hotel can now grow from eight to 15 storeys. Despite … Continued
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Malta News October 18, 2024

Swieqi Residents Won’t Back Down Over Possible Construction Of Five Storey Apartment Block

Residents of Triq il-Ħemel in Swieqi united once again in objection to the proposed development of a five-storey apartment block which will become an eyesore in a street of two-storey terraced houses if approved. The terraced house in question in Triq il-Ħemel was constructed on land originally granted by the Archbishop’s Curia known as Art … Continued
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