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Malta seabirds suffer among highest plastic exposures due to pollution

Yelkouan Shearwaters breeding on Malta are suffering from the highest plastic exposures of any seabird worldwide

Beekeeper appeals for action against killer hornets before Maltese honeybee is wiped out

Maltese Apiculturists remain hopeful in their attempts to safeguard local bee colonies from Oriental Hornets as well as the genetic make-up of the Maltese Honeybee, despite...

European Commission 'corrects' Labour MEP over EU fisheries policy, Maltese fishing

The European Commission’s representation in Malta has issued a statement contradicting Alfred Sant’s declarations on how EU directives have...

The European Commission’s representation in Malta has...

Eight protected birds gunned down in first week of spring hunting season

Eight protected birds were illegally gunned down in various locations around Malta and Gozo in the first week of this year’s spring hunting season,...

Eight protected birds were illegally gunned down in various...

WBRU rejects accusations levelled by CABS over monitoring of hunting season

The Wild Birds Regulation Unit has denied CABS’s accusations of 'taking credit for their efforts against illegal bird trapping

The Wild Birds Regulation Unit has denied CABS’s...

Around 66% of Malta's indigenous trees are either rare or endangered, environment minister warns

Around 66% of Malta's indigenous trees are either rare...

Second referendum ‘last resort’, says BirdLife as FKNK calls them ‘sore losers’

During an interview on RTK’s ‘Newsbook’, Mark Sultana said that a referendum on spring hunting should be the last resort

During an interview on RTK’s ‘Newsbook’,...

Updated | 29 MEPs petition Muscat to close spring hunting season

Group of MEPs join BirdLife in urging government to close spring hunting...

Group of MEPs join BirdLife in urging government to...

[WATCH] Etna eruption leaves ten injured

A BBC crew was among the tourists visiting the volcano at the time

A BBC crew was among the tourists visiting the volcano at...

‘Unusual’ migratory birds observed as BirdLife Malta reiterates claims of ‘unsustainable’ spring hunting

BirdLife Malta has reiterated its argument that spring hunting season should not be opened, as migratory birds are observed flying over Malta

BirdLife Malta has reiterated its argument that spring...

Updated | Divers warned to keep away from Azure Window until site is considered 'safe'

Divers, mariners and bathers warned to stay away from the site which held the Azure Window until the necessary surveys and inspections have been carried out

Divers, mariners and bathers warned to stay away from the...

Infected citrus trees imported from Sicily enter Maltese market

Members of the public who purchased citrus trees in the past six months are to...

Members of the public who purchased citrus trees in the...

Azure Window collapse should be wake-up call, Church says

Church Comission: Azure Window collapse should prompt us to safeguard what is...

Church Comission: Azure Window collapse should prompt us to...

[WATCH] Government moots 3D augmented reality reconstruction of Gozo’s Azure Window

‘International initiative’ to attract ideas on how to mark collapsed Azure Window, but government ministers say they will not attempt to rebuild...

‘International initiative’ to attract ideas on...

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[IN PICTURES] Vandals dump burnt oil on picturesque cliffs

Unknown vandals dump burnt oil along cliff face in Ghar Hasan, limits of Hal far

Unknown vandals dump burnt oil along cliff face in Ghar...

No-entry signs at Azure Window ignored as people continue to trespass

Who has €1,500 to throw away? Trespassers continue to ignore no-entry...

Who has €1,500 to throw away? Trespassers continue to...

ERA sets out management plans for land-based Natura 2000 sites

These policy documents address urgent and important challenges to safeguard the...

These policy documents address urgent and important...

BirdLife: No scientific justification for spring hunting season

‘Political promises preferred to scientific facts,’ BirdLife insists

‘Political promises preferred to scientific...

Spring hunting season for quail confirmed

Unlike previous years, this year's spring hunting season will only be open...

Unlike previous years, this year's spring hunting...

Mute swans believed to be observed in Gozo once again

The 12 mute swans that departed from Marsalforn Valley yesterday have...

The 12 mute swans that departed from Marsalforn Valley...