Sliema council flags traffic management gaps
Local council expresses frustration over exclusion from traffic planning discussions following previous event disruptions.
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Sliema drag venue harassed amid noise dispute
Local drag bar co-owner alleges homophobic targeting of customers while resident maintains complaints focus solely on noise levels
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Sliema Promenade staircase collapses
A staircase along Sliema's popular waterfront promenade has collapsed, leaving authorities to cordon off the area while repair work is planned.
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Sliema love story spans four decades of deceit
A heartbreaking tale of separated lovers in Sliema takes an unexpected turn after 40 years of believing his partner had died.
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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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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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Sliema Chalet suffers further storm damage
Storm Harry has caused additional deterioration to the abandoned waterfront structure that has stood empty for over six decades.
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Delia: parents share Sliema gang-attack fears
After his 14-year-old son was assaulted near Tigné Point, Adrian Delia said other parents contacted him with similar stories, even as police figures show few reported fights between minors.
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Mayor issues warning as rough seas hit Sliema
Local authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as dangerous waves crash over popular seafront structures.
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Rare photo: Mount Etna seen through fort tigné
Local photographer captures stunning alignment of Sicily's Mount Etna volcano through the historic arches of Sliema's Fort Tigné.
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Sliema–gozo ferry expected to launch in spring
Transport Minister Chris Bonett announces plans for a Sliema-Buġibba-Gozo ferry service launching this spring to reduce car dependency.
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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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Bisazza Street shop fire prompts evacuations
A blaze at a commercial establishment on Bisazza Street led to precautionary evacuations of nearby residents with no reported injuries.
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Sliema resident jailed for animal cruelty
Local court imposes two-year prison term and hefty fine on individual convicted of killing cats in waterfront town.
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