In a landmark decision that resonates deeply with Malta’s cultural heritage and environmental consciousness, the Maltese courts have confirmed the revocation of the controversial Bidnija ‘sheep farm’ permit. This case has sparked widespread debate, highlighting the delicate balance between development and preservation in a country where every inch of land holds historical and cultural significance….
### Court Confirms Revocation of Bidnija ‘Sheep Farm’ Permit: A Win for Conservation and Community in Malta In a landmark decision, the Maltese courts have confirmed the revocation of the controversial permit for the so-called ‘sheep farm’ in Bidnija. This legal victory has been met with widespread approval from environmentalists, local residents, and cultural advocates…
Bidnija ‘nightmare’ roadworks drag on past June deadline as residents fume By Hot Malta staff The scent of wild fennel that once drifted over Bidnija’s silent valley has been replaced by diesel fumes and the grind of heavy plant. Eight months after contractors first tore up the narrow, 1.2-kilometre spine that links the hamlet to…
**From Bidnija to the Bench: Road-Rage Charge Adds New Chapter to Village’s Darkest Saga** The dusty switch-back that snakes through Bidnija’s olive groves has seen its share of honking horns and hunting dogs, but few moments have rattled the hamlet like Tuesday’s revelation: the 36-year-old man already indicted for last October’s shotgun murder of 42-year-old…
**“All busy”: Wardens’ frantic radio calls lay bare Bidnija’s darkest hour** The pine-scented lanes of Bidnija were supposed to echo with nothing louder than farm dogs and the clink of horse bridles last Sunday morning. Instead, at 06:17, two local wardens parked near the village’s honey-coloured chapel stared at a motionless figure on the tarmac…
