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Shot protected bird falls in school grounds while Government aims at reducing fines for such crimes
September 29, 2026 8:36 amStudents at St Edward’s College returned to school yesterday for the start of the new scholastic year, only to find...
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BirdLife Malta calls on Government not to weaken penalties for breaches of laws protecting wild birds
September 24, 2026 2:49 pmThose who break the law, not those who observe it, will benefit from reduced penalties and changes that could allow...
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Highly protected Black Stork killed outside Buskett as post-storm casualties mount
September 16, 2026 12:52 pmTwo highly protected and rare Black Storks graced the islands on Monday afternoon, seeking refuge for the night in the...
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People have a right to walk in Malta’s countryside without being shot at
September 15, 2026 1:30 pmBirdLife Malta expresses its solidarity with the woman who was reportedly hit three times by hunting pellets while walking her...
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Mediterranean storms bring bird-fall as hundreds of Turtle-doves are shot in Malta, along with various protected species
September 14, 2026 7:45 pmThis Sunday’s storms over the Mediterranean Sea surrounding the Maltese Islands caused a bird-fall phenomenon, bringing abundant numbers of various...
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Birds are running out of places to land: 45% of migratory bird species now in decline
September 11, 2026 6:00 pmBirdLife International today publishes State of the World’s Birds at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi. BirdLife Partners, NGOs, governments and financial institutions sign the...
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Hunter filmed shooting flock of protected Squacco Herons at Żonqor coast; EPU apprehends suspects
August 14, 2026 1:21 pmA hunter has been filmed shooting at a flock of protected Squacco Herons along the Żonqor coast yesterday morning, killing...
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UPDATE: EU restriction on lead fishing tackle cleared for adoption
July 31, 2026 3:00 pmThe EU has taken another major step towards eliminating toxic lead from fishing tackle. The scrutiny period for the restriction...
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Salt Fest brings history, nature and tradition back to Salina
July 27, 2026 10:50 amSalina Nature Reserve welcomed visitors for the third edition of Salt Fest on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, which...
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Joint statement: Government should work against wildlife crime not reward it
May 28, 2026 4:22 pmEnvironmental crimes rob the public of its shared natural heritage and undermine the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems that belong...
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