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ON THE FRONTLINES | January 2026 Newsletter
On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. End of Trapping Season! On 20 December, the controversial finch “research” season – widely abused…
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ON THE FRONTLINES | December 2025 Newsletter
On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Trapping Sites and Confiscation in Gozo This month, our Conservation Team visited Gozo to monitor…
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BirdLife Malta welcomes new infringement action as Commission calls on Malta to comply with EU Birds Directive
BirdLife Malta welcomes the decision by the European Commission to open a new infringement procedure against Malta. The Government has once again breached the EU Birds Directive by reintroducing finch trapping under the guise of “scientific research.” The Commission’s letter of formal notice (INFR(2025)2128) confirms that Malta’s latest derogation, adopted on 17 October 2025, mirrors…
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67 schools celebrated at Dinja Waħda Awards ceremony for inspiring young people to protect nature
BirdLife Malta celebrated the 31st anniversary of Dinja Waħda with its annual awards ceremony held yesterday at the AX ODYCY Hotel, St Paul’s Bay. The event recognised the achievements of 63 primary schools, four middle and secondary schools, 787 teachers, and 12,560 students who took part in the Dinja Waħda programme during the past year….
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