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News · Gozo
Rehabilitation at Wied tal-Imġarr removed more than 36,000 cubic metres of accumulated material and invasive plants, improving drainage, flood protection and conditions for habitat recovery.
Why it mattersWork at the Għajnsielem valley cleared invasive vegetation from 9,000 square metres and removed soil, waste and debris accumulated over time.
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News · Gozo
Why it mattersHome Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield told Parliament that authorities issued 19 fines for illegal household-waste disposal across Gozo between January 2025 and 23 September 2026.
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Why it mattersA €1 million ecological restoration project has been inaugurated at Għammar Hill near Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary in Gozo.
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Why it mattersDin l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex said CCTV recorded university students standing beneath the unstable façade of Qolla l-Bajda Battery during a Saturday-night barbecue, despite warning signs and te…
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Why it mattersMomentum filed a Freedom of Information request for detailed records about cleaning and rehabilitation works in Gozo’s valleys, including ecological studies, permits, contractors, methods…
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Why it mattersFormer Labour MP Abigail Camilleri was appointed the first woman chairperson of the Gozo Regional Development Authority, while economist Juergen Attard became chief executive.
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Why it mattersEnemalta issued a pre-market consultation on designing, building and installing a 132kV submarine and land interconnector between Malta and Gozo.
News · Gozo
Why it mattersThe Gozo Tourism Association is proposing that the ageing MV Nikolaos be replaced by a fully electric, wheelchair-accessible vessel while Gozo Channel retains a four-ferry fleet.
News · Gozo
Why it mattersA temporary accommodation-refund arrangement for Gozitan residents stranded in Malta during severe weather has been made permanent, Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced.
News · Gozo
Why it mattersTwo companies have submitted offers to charter a fourth ferry for the Malta–Gozo route, according to the Gozo Ministry.
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Why it mattersA magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded off Gozo at 3:53am on Wednesday, according to the University of Malta’s Seismic Monitoring and Research Group.
News · Gozo
Why it mattersEnemalta restored electricity to the remaining affected areas of Gozo after technicians repaired the second of two major cable faults.
News · Gozo
Why it mattersGozo Bishop Anton Teuma said no canonical disciplinary action would be taken against Fr Michael Said after two inquiries examined his role in a €7,000 payment linked to a family withdrawi…
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