Sliema Strand structure removed after Planning Authority notice
A tent, tables and chairs placed on public land on the Strand in Sliema were removed on 6 October after Planning Authority enforcement notice EC/122/26.
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Two 73-year-olds struck by motorcycle on Sliema's Strand Road
Two pedestrians aged 73 were struck by a motorcycle on Triq ix-Xatt (the Strand) in Sliema at around 10.30pm on 18 September 2026.
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Three new Tallinja circular routes launch for Sliema, Qormi
Three new circular Tallinja bus routes will launch on 8 September, serving Sliema, Qormi and Żejtun with 30-minute frequency from early morning to late night.
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Man remanded in custody over alleged thefts in Sliema and Gżira
A 47-year-old man with no fixed address was remanded in custody after police arrested him over alleged thefts and property damage in Sliema and Gżira.
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Man identified after breaking off door knocker on Dingli Street
A man caught on camera removing a door knocker from a property on Dingli Street in Sliema has been identified following a public appeal by Mayor John Pillow.
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Sliema mayor praises volunteer's daily Qui-Si-Sana beach cleanup
Sliema Mayor John Pillow has publicly thanked local resident Esther for clearing litter from Qui-Si-Sana beach each morning on her own initiative.
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Sliema council says seafront enforcement is no longer enough
Sliema's local council says current enforcement is no longer sufficient after a video showed a collapsed man being dragged across a busy road.
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Sliema security patrols surge during peak tourist season
The operation follows complaints from residents about disruptive behaviour linked to tourists, particularly around nightlife venues.
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Britannia Flats in Sliema to add six storeys
The proposal would create 10 new apartments spread across five additional storeys and a penthouse level above the existing building.
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Planning authority approves Il-Fortizza microbrewery
The Planning Authority has approved restoration and adaptive-use works at il-Fortizza on Tower Road, Sliema.
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Five youths granted bail in Sliema teen attack case
Five youths were granted bail on Friday afternoon following a brutal attack on a 14-year-old boy in Sliema on 31 January 2025.
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Sliema remains Malta's most expensive property locality
Sliema holds its position as Malta's priciest property market, with the price gap between it and Gozo continuing to widen.
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Sliema fortizza restoration and microbrewery approved
Planning Commission approves restoration of Grade 1 scheduled Point Battery in Sliema and microbrewery by UK craft beer company German Kraft.
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Sliema penthouse becomes Malta's top-rated Airbnb
Barnes converted the newly built property into a two-bedroom apartment with an open living area across 150 square metres.
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Court ruling halts Sliema Townsquare hotel plan
Residents and NGOs brought a legal challenge that succeeded where years of objections alone had not.
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Cultural Heritage body escalates Sliema to UNESCO panel
The application was filed on 7 April by Strand Lido Ltd, Libyan Arab Maltese Holdings Company Limited (LAMHCO) and Sea Pebbles Ltd.
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San Ġiljan and Neptunes reach BOV Knockout final
San Ġiljan MAA Daikin and Neptunes BGM qualified for the BOV Knockout Premier Division final after winning their semi-finals on Saturday.
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Momentum asks Ombudsman to probe illegal restaurant
Momentum has formally requested the Ombudsman to investigate and enforce the law regarding illegal restaurant structures along Triq ix-Xatt in Sliema and Gżira.
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Sliema man acquitted in road rage case: Matteo Lanfranco
The dispute began after the vehicles driven by Lanfranco and Mario Chircop stopped close to each other on the narrow Sliema street.
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PN outlines tax, health and infrastructure pledges
PN leader Alex Borg outlined income tax cuts, lower electricity bills and a four-hospital network at a Nationalist Party mass meeting in Sliema.
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Government gathering data on noise and disorder in Sliema
Bencini further asked whether police had identified hotspots where problems occur regularly and what steps had been taken to strengthen police presence there.
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Police issue six fines after Sliema tourist misconduct video
Police issued six on-the-spot fines after Italian tourists were filmed disturbing Sliema neighbours; a Swieqi short-let block was shut days earlier.
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Traffic Police officers reunite with man they rescued in Sliema
Two Traffic Police constables who used their belts as a tourniquet on a man trapped between a car and a truck in Sliema met him again at Mater Dei.
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Sliema Nexawin beats Sirens 15–11 in BOV Summer League
Sliema Nexawin extended their winning run with a 15–11 victory over Sirens Build Fitness in Match Day 10 of the BOV Summer League at the National Pool Complex.
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