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From court ruling to new law: How illegal lighting at Dwejra is being normalised
February 4, 2026 9:06 amIn 2019, a Court of Appeal ruling confirmed that development and associated impacts at Dwejra were incompatible with its status...
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BirdLife Malta’s efforts to strengthen Malta’s capacity for nature restoration
February 3, 2026 12:35 pmBetween 19 and 22 January, BirdLife Malta organised a four-day, in-person training focused on nature restoration in Malta. The training...
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Over 16,000 White Wagtails roost at three locations in Malta
January 22, 2026 9:23 amThe annual White Wagtail roost count took place across Malta on 17 January 2026, bringing together BirdLife Malta volunteers including...
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Blooming Schools wins European Innovative Teaching Award 2025
January 12, 2026 10:00 amBirdLife Malta is proud to have received the European Innovative Teaching Award 2025 in School Education at a special ceremony...
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BirdLife Malta welcomes new infringement action as Commission calls on Malta to comply with EU Birds Directive
November 21, 2025 6:00 pmBirdLife Malta welcomes the decision by the European Commission to open a new infringement procedure against Malta. The Government has...
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67 schools celebrated at Dinja Waħda Awards ceremony for inspiring young people to protect nature
November 12, 2025 5:00 pmBirdLife Malta celebrated the 31st anniversary of Dinja Waħda with its annual awards ceremony held yesterday at the AX ODYCY...
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The fight to save Comino from greed will continue
November 12, 2025 10:00 amThe fight to save the Comino nature reserve from the Hili Group’s development will continue following the Planning Tribunal’s (EPRT)...
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LIFE PanPuffinus! project celebrates five years of seabird conservation across the Mediterranean
November 3, 2025 9:00 pmAfter five years of coordinated action across the Mediterranean, the LIFE PanPuffinus! project celebrated its conclusion in Malta with a...
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European Commission confirms that finch-trapping derogation is not in line with the European Court of Justice ruling
November 1, 2025 11:00 amBirdLife Malta welcomes the clarification received from the European Commission regarding Malta’s so-called “research derogation” for finch trapping. In a...
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Malta flouts EU law and court rulings by reopening illegal bird trapping season
October 23, 2025 12:59 pmMalta has once again reopened the trapping season for finches, golden plovers and song thrushes, directly challenging the European Court...
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