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Another week of road violence: time to end Malta’s car-centric epidemic
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Another week of road violence: time to end Malta’s car-centric epidemic

In recent days, Malta has once again witnessed a disturbing wave of serious traffic accidents. Nowadays, these are no longer isolated events, but rather part of a recurring and deadly pattern rooted in a transport system that consistently prioritises private vehicles over the safety, health and wellbeing of the people. These are not mere “accidents”  but  avoidable tragedies, enabled by policy decisions and planning failures that place cars over human life.

Pathetic Villa Rosa Local Plan Review fails to hide shameless Government attempt to line the pockets of Tal-Franċiż
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Pathetic Villa Rosa Local Plan Review fails to hide shameless Government attempt to line the pockets of Tal-Franċiż

9 organisations strongly condemn the proposed Villa Rosa Local Plan review which is nothing more than a blueprint for large-scale overdevelopment disguised as a planning exercise. Beneath the usual buzzwords, the plan serves a single purpose: to facilitate massive increases in building heights and volumes for the private gain of developer Tal-Franċiż.

Remembering Julian Manduca: 20 years since the passing of Journalist, Environmentalist and Musician 
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Remembering Julian Manduca: 20 years since the passing of Journalist, Environmentalist and Musician 

Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is reflecting on 20 years since the passing of a core founding member, Julian Manduca. The NGO looks back with deep gratitude at the roots of the organisation, and to the people who shaped it. At the heart of its story stands Julian, a tireless activist, and a fearless voice for social and environmental justice in Malta.

Save Barumbara
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Save Barumbara

We are seeking the public’s support to appeal against the approval of PA/1640/20, which involves the relocation of a historic rural watchtower to make way for an unnecessary new road.
We need the public’s help to cover the expenses needed to pursue this legal battle to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision.

Together for Comino – Organisations seek public support to appeal the approval of hotel and villas in a nature reserve
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Together for Comino – Organisations seek public support to appeal the approval of hotel and villas in a nature reserve

Ten organisations are seeking the public’s support to appeal against the shameful approval of PA/04777/20, which involves the development of a 140-bed luxury hotel, 16 villas, and 44 swimming pools on Comino.

We believe that we have a strong legal basis to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision, but we need the public’s help to raise the €20,000 required to pursue this legal battle.

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