### MIDI Seeks €15 Million for Fort Tigné and Fort Manoel: A Cultural and Economic Gamble for Malta In a recent development that has stirred discussions across Malta, MIDI plc, the private company responsible for the redevelopment of Tigné Point, has put forth a request for €15 million in public funding to restore and maintain…
**Abela Highlights Fort Tigné Issue in New Year’s Message: A Call for Preservation and Community Engagement** As Malta stepped into the New Year, Prime Minister Robert Abela took the opportunity to address a pressing issue that resonates deeply within the hearts of many Maltese citizens: the future of Fort Tigné. In his New Year’s message,…
**Let Heritage Trust Run Fort Tigné, Malta UNESCO Ambassador Says** In a recent statement that has sparked discussions across the Maltese cultural landscape, Malta’s UNESCO ambassador, Dr. Mario Cutajar, has called for the Fort Tigné to be entrusted to the Heritage Malta agency. This proposal is not merely administrative; it represents a pivotal moment in…
### The Story That Is Fort Tigné: A Fortress of History and Community Nestled on the rocky shores of Sliema, Fort Tigné stands as a silent sentinel over Malta’s rich maritime history. This 18th-century fortification, designed by the renowned military architect Giovanni Rufino, was commissioned by the Knights of St. John as part of their…
**Will Fort Tigné End Up Sold to the Highest Bidder?** As Malta continues to grapple with the balance between development and heritage preservation, the fate of Fort Tigné looms large in the collective consciousness of its citizens. Situated on the Sliema front, this 19th-century fortification has long been a symbol of Malta’s military history and…
**MIDI: We Spoke to Government About Returning Fort Tigné Before Portelli Deal** In the heart of Sliema, Fort Tigné stands as a testament to Malta’s rich military history and architectural grandeur. However, recent discussions surrounding the return of this historic site to public ownership have reignited debates about the preservation of Malta’s cultural heritage versus…
### Abela: Portelli’s Fort Tigné Hotel Plan is ‘Obscene’ In a landscape where Malta’s architectural heritage is often at risk, Prime Minister Robert Abela has voiced strong opposition to the proposed hotel development at Fort Tigné. The plan, spearheaded by developer Joseph Portelli, has been described by Abela as “obscene,” raising questions not just about…
### Din l-Art Ħelwa Offers to Match Fort Tigné Sale Price, Take Over Historic Site In a bold move to preserve Malta’s cultural heritage, Din l-Art Ħelwa, the nation’s leading heritage organization, has proposed to match the sale price of Fort Tigné. This historic site, located at the entrance of the Grand Harbour, has been…
**Din l-Art Ħelwa Offers to Match Fort Tigné Sale Price, Take Over Historic Site** In a significant move that has captured the attention of the Maltese public, Din l-Art Ħelwa, Malta’s foremost heritage organization, has announced its intention to match the sale price of Fort Tigné in a bid to acquire this historic site. The…
**Take Back Fort Tigné Before Portelli Gets It, Momentum Urges Government** The historic Fort Tigné, located on the outskirts of Sliema, has recently emerged as a focal point of contention in Malta’s ongoing discourse about heritage preservation and community rights. The recent call from the political movement Momentum urging the government to take back control…
**Take Back Fort Tigné: A Call to Action from Momentum** In the heart of Sliema, Fort Tigné stands as a symbol of Malta’s military history and architectural heritage. Recently, the political party Momentum has called upon the government to reclaim this historical site before it falls into the hands of private developer, Joseph Portelli. The…
### Din l-Art Ħelwa Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over Fort Tigné Portelli Deal In a poignant declaration that resonates deeply within the Maltese community, Din l-Art Ħelwa, one of the island’s foremost heritage and environmental NGOs, has expressed “grave concern” over the recent deal concerning Fort Tigné and the adjacent Portelli area. This historic site, which…
