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Successful Joint EUI and URBACT Information Session

The National Contact Points for the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT programmes hosted an Information Session on 7 May 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian's. The event brought together representatives from local councils, public authorities, and other stakeholders to learn about current funding opportunities and cooperation initiatives available through these European programmes.

The session aimed to increase awareness of the support available to Maltese local authorities while encouraging participation in transnational projects that promote sustainable urban development, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Malta's Urban Newsletter – Vol. 1/2026 Now Available!

The latest edition of the Urban Newsletter – Vol. 1 (2026) is now available, offering fresh insights, updates, and opportunities from two key EU programmes driving sustainable urban development across Europe the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT.

As Malta’s Urban Contact Point (UCP) for EUI and National URBACT Point (NUP), the Local Government Division remains committed to supporting local authorities, stakeholders, and urban practitioners in designing innovative, resilient, and inclusive cities.

Social data webinars

As cities across Europe face increasingly complex social challenges, one thing is clear: better policies start with better use of social data. To kick off the new year, URBACT invites you to a dedicated public webinar series designed to help cities understand, use, and transform social data into effective urban policies.

Whether you are a city practitioner, policymaker, data expert, or part of a local stakeholder group, these sessions will offer practical insights, real-life examples, and inspiration from cities already working with data to drive change.

Malta's Urban Newsletter – Vol. 6/2025 Now Available!

Hello and welcome to the sixth and final edition of our Urban Newsletter for Malta this year!

Planning Authority Confirms Grade 2 Status for Fawwara Aqueduct

The Planning Authority has reaffirmed the protection of the historic Fawwara Aqueduct by rejecting a reconsideration request and expanding its Grade 2 scheduling.
This decision strengthens Malta’s commitment to cultural heritage preservation and aligns with the URBACT programme’s focus on sustainable urban development, heritage-led regeneration, and community resilience.

Join URBACT at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025!

Malta, are you ready to shape the future of European cities?

Join URBACT at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 — the largest annual gathering of cities and regions across Europe — taking place in Brussels from 13–15 October. This is a unique opportunity for Maltese cities, municipalities, and stakeholders to connect with European peers and bring home practical insights and funding opportunities!