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Malta Elected A Record Number Of Women Outright. Was The Gender Quota Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Six abuse cases substantiated by Malta Safeguarding Commission PN Launches 1,000-Proposal Manifesto with No Published Costings Election 2026: PN’s manifesto launch, fiery leaders’ debate highlight
Malta Elected A Record Number Of Women Outright. Was The Gender Quota Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Six abuse cases substantiated by Malta Safeguarding Commission PN Launches 1,000-Proposal Manifesto with No Published Costings Election 2026: PN’s manifesto launch, fiery leaders’ debate highlight

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Planning decisions, construction projects, housing, and infrastructure changes.

Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Sliema development

28 May 2026

Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront

Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront in Malta.

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PN pitches decade-long mortgage interest rebate for first-time buyers Sliema national

13 May 2026

PN pitches decade-long mortgage interest rebate for first-time buyers

PN says it would refund half of first-time buyers' mortgage interest for ten years and widen the property deposit grant.

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Qormi Candidate Puts Street-Level Failures at Heart of PN Pitch Sliema national

10 May 2026

Qormi Candidate Puts Street-Level Failures at Heart of PN Pitch

PN District 6 candidate Annabelle Cilia argues that blocked entrances, traffic, and construction chaos in Qormi show Malta's growth is not reaching residents.

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Planning bid seeks land reclamation for Sliema seafront lido Sliema development

9 May 2026

Planning bid seeks land reclamation for Sliema seafront lido

Three companies filed a planning application to reclaim land and sea for a new lido on the Sliema seafront.

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PN Pledges to Scrap Inheritance and Succession Taxes Sliema national

6 May 2026

PN Pledges to Scrap Inheritance and Succession Taxes

Alex Borg pledged to scrap inheritance, succession and family property-donation taxes at a PN rally in Birkirkara.

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Malta's Metro System to Begin Operations in Early 2030s with First Phase Connecting Airport to Valletta Sliema national

23 April 2026

Malta's Metro System to Begin Operations in Early 2030s with First Phase Connecting Airport to Valletta

Transport Minister outlines timeline for La Vallette metro line construction, with Sliema ferry connections forming part of integrated transport plan.

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European Court Ruling Allows Germany to Restrict Malta-Licensed Online Casino Operations Sliema development

16 April 2026

European Court Ruling Allows Germany to Restrict Malta-Licensed Online Casino Operations

EU court decision permits Germany to ban online casino games from Malta-licensed operators despite cross-border service freedoms.

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Enforcement Action Targets Unauthorised Vendor Stalls Along Sliema Waterfront Sliema national

8 April 2026

Enforcement Action Targets Unauthorised Vendor Stalls Along Sliema Waterfront

Local authorities initiate removal proceedings for unlicensed ticket booths operating without permits on The Strand promenade.

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Construction Debris Clogs Sliema Sewerage System Sliema national

6 April 2026

Construction Debris Clogs Sliema Sewerage System

Water Services Corporation reports major blockage in local sewer network caused by illegally dumped construction materials.

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Sliema Council Releases Annual Financial Overview for 2025 Sliema local council

2 April 2026

Sliema Council Releases Annual Financial Overview for 2025

Local council publishes comprehensive financial report covering full year operations and budget performance

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Sliema Local Council Unveils 2026 Annual Budget Plans Sliema local council

2 April 2026

Sliema Local Council Unveils 2026 Annual Budget Plans

Local council releases comprehensive budget document outlining financial priorities and community initiatives for the upcoming year.

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Construction Waste Causes Sewage Overflow Along Sliema Waterfront Sliema development

27 March 2026

Construction Waste Causes Sewage Overflow Along Sliema Waterfront

WSC discovers construction debris blocking sewer systems, resulting in sewage discharge into coastal waters near Sliema promenade.

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BOV Reports Strong €260.4 Million Pre-Tax Profit for 2025 Sliema national

26 March 2026

BOV Reports Strong €260.4 Million Pre-Tax Profit for 2025

Bank of Valletta announces substantial financial results with significant dividend distribution and new Sliema Investment Centre opening.

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Construction Activity Continues at Sliema Hotel Site Despite Official Stop Notice Sliema national

11 March 2026

Construction Activity Continues at Sliema Hotel Site Despite Official Stop Notice

Excavation work proceeds at contested hotel development project in Sliema following enforcement action by planning authorities.

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Planning Tribunal Blocks High-Rise Hotel Development on Narrow Sliema Street Sliema development

4 March 2026

Planning Tribunal Blocks High-Rise Hotel Development on Narrow Sliema Street

A planning tribunal has revoked permits for two 14-storey hotels proposed for a narrow lane in Sliema, citing concerns over the development's scale.

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Appeal Against 14-Storey Hotels in Sliema Successfully Overturned Sliema national

21 February 2026

Appeal Against 14-Storey Hotels in Sliema Successfully Overturned

Environmental and Planning Review Tribunal blocks controversial hotel development featuring two towers with 158 rooms

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Planning Authority Commission Faces Resignation Calls After Sliema Hotel Decision Reversed Sliema national

20 February 2026

Planning Authority Commission Faces Resignation Calls After Sliema Hotel Decision Reversed

FAA demands PA Commission resignation following reversal of controversial 14-storey hotel permits in narrow Sliema alley.

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Planning Tribunal Rejects 14-Storey Hotel Development in Residential Sliema Street Sliema national

19 February 2026

Planning Tribunal Rejects 14-Storey Hotel Development in Residential Sliema Street

Environmental Planning Review Tribunal overturns permits for twin hotel towers after residents raised concerns about inappropriate scale.

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Bank of Valletta Opens New Investment Centre in Tas-Sliema Sliema national

13 February 2026

Bank of Valletta Opens New Investment Centre in Tas-Sliema

Malta's leading bank establishes dedicated investment facility in Sliema to serve growing client base with specialized financial services.

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Bank of Valletta Opens New Investment Centre on Tower Road Sliema national

4 February 2026

Bank of Valletta Opens New Investment Centre on Tower Road

BOV inaugurates modern investment centre in Sliema, relocating from Gzira to better serve clients with enhanced facilities.

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Developer Applies to Regularise Unauthorised Sliema Building Demolition Sliema national

4 February 2026

Developer Applies to Regularise Unauthorised Sliema Building Demolition

Carlo Stivala seeks to legitimise facade demolition and add two additional hotel floors in controversial Sliema development project.

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Construction Vehicle Accident Causes Traffic Disruption on Tower Road Sliema transport

21 January 2026

Construction Vehicle Accident Causes Traffic Disruption on Tower Road

A heavy construction truck has scattered debris across Tower Road in Sliema, prompting authorities to recommend alternative routes for motorists.

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