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Development

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

PA approves scaled-down Excelsior extension in Floriana Sliema national

16 July 2026

PA approves scaled-down Excelsior extension in Floriana

The permit was originally filed by Stewart William Elliott, a Hong Kong energy magnate who died in 2024 and whose family now owns the hotel.

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DLĦ urges PA to defer Excelsior hotel decision Sliema national

10 July 2026

DLĦ urges PA to defer Excelsior hotel decision

Din l-Art Ħelwa is urging the PA to defer the Excelsior hotel decision ahead of UNESCO talks; the fortifications have been on the tentative list since 1998.

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State to Pay €272,000 in Sliema Rent-Law Case Sliema national

1 July 2026

State to Pay €272,000 in Sliema Rent-Law Case

Malta's constitutional court has ordered the State to pay €272,000 to a Sliema family, ruling the island's rent-protection laws breached their property rights.

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MP and Rangers Unit clash over property claim Sliema national

20 June 2026

MP and Rangers Unit clash over property claim

Re-elected MP Alicia Bugeja Said says she witnessed rangers entering private property; the Malta Rangers Unit has denied the allegation as unfounded.

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San Ġiljan Stun Sliema 11–10 After Comeback Sliema national

18 June 2026

San Ġiljan Stun Sliema 11–10 After Comeback

San Ġiljan MAA Daikin scored five unanswered goals in the final quarter to beat Sliema Frank Salt Real Estate 11–10 in the President's Cup on June 17, 2026.

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Quarries restrict C&D waste in tariff standoff Sliema national

17 June 2026

Quarries restrict C&D waste in tariff standoff

Malta's quarry operators are restricting construction waste access in a tariff standoff, seeking €20–€22 per tonne against the current €12 benchmark.

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Quarry Operators Seek Up to 83% Tariff Rise Sliema national

9 June 2026

Quarry Operators Seek Up to 83% Tariff Rise

Quarry operators want dumping fees raised from €12 to €20–€22 per tonne. Weeks of talks between the industry and government have yet to produce a resolution.

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Worker stranded as Sliema hotel site floods Sliema development

5 June 2026

Worker stranded as Sliema hotel site floods

A worker was left atop a submerged excavator as flooding at a Sliema hotel site spilled onto The Strand, prompting the BCA to halt works and investigate.

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Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Sliema development

28 May 2026

Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront

Five hotel towers have been proposed along Sliema's seafront, adding to concerns over high-rise development on Malta's most densely built coastline.

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PN pitches mortgage interest rebate for buyers Sliema national

13 May 2026

PN pitches mortgage interest rebate for 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 Woes in PN Pitch Sliema national

10 May 2026

Qormi Candidate Puts Street Woes in 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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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 Metro to Begin Operations in Early 2030s Sliema national

23 April 2026

Malta Metro to Begin Operations in Early 2030s

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

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EU Court Lets Germany Restrict Malta Casinos Sliema development

16 April 2026

EU Court Lets Germany Restrict Malta Casinos

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

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Crackdown on Illegal Vendor Stalls in Sliema Sliema national

8 April 2026

Crackdown on Illegal Vendor Stalls in Sliema

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 Publishes 2025 Financial Review Sliema local council

2 April 2026

Sliema Council Publishes 2025 Financial Review

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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Building Waste Causes Sliema Sewage Overflow Sliema development

27 March 2026

Building Waste Causes Sliema Sewage Overflow

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

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BOV Posts €260.4m Pre-Tax Profit for 2025 Sliema national

26 March 2026

BOV Posts €260.4m 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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Work Defies Stop Notice at Sliema Hotel Site Sliema national

11 March 2026

Work Defies Stop Notice at Sliema Hotel Site

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

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Tribunal Blocks High-Rise Sliema Hotel Project Sliema development

4 March 2026

Tribunal Blocks High-Rise Sliema Hotel Project

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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14-Storey Sliema Hotels Blocked on Appeal Sliema national

21 February 2026

14-Storey Sliema Hotels Blocked on Appeal

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

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PA Commission Faces Calls to Resign Over Hotel Sliema national

20 February 2026

PA Commission Faces Calls to Resign Over Hotel

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

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Tribunal Rejects 14-Storey Hotel in Sliema Sliema national

19 February 2026

Tribunal Rejects 14-Storey Hotel in Sliema

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

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BOV Opens New Investment Centre in Tas-Sliema Sliema national

13 February 2026

BOV 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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BOV Opens New Investment Centre on Tower Road Sliema national

4 February 2026

BOV 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 Seeks to Sanction Sliema Demolition Sliema national

4 February 2026

Developer Seeks to Sanction Sliema Demolition

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

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Construction Truck Spill Disrupts Tower Road Sliema transport

21 January 2026

Construction Truck Spill Disrupts 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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