**Joseph Portelli to Acquire Fort Tigne: A New Era for Malta’s Historical Gem** In a significant development for Malta’s hospitality and tourism sector, renowned entrepreneur Joseph Portelli is set to acquire Fort Tigne from MIDI plc, with plans to transform this historic site into a luxurious hotel. The acquisition not only promises to revitalize the…
Lands chief received payments from Fortina CEO in year of ‘undervalued’ deal ———————————————— By [Hot Malta Staff] | 06 June 2025 | 09:00 CEST Sliema’s seafront has always been a stage where money, sun and history collide. Joggers pant past 19th-century townhouses, pensioners feed pigeons under tamarisk trees, and developers circle like gulls above a…
**Reconstruction of derelict Mellieħa hotel recommended for refusal** A controversial plan to rebuild the long-abandoned Hotel San Remo on Mellieħa’s prominent seafront has been dealt a significant blow after planning officers recommended its refusal, citing “serious negative impacts” on the protected coastline and the village’s historic character. The proposed development, which would have seen the…
