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Lovin Malta Readers Back Removal of Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq Caravans and Boat Houses

25.06.2026 11:56 1 min 1 source
Lovin Malta ENG
Lovin Malta Readers Back Removal of Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq Caravans and Boat Houses
Original source: Lovin Malta

A poll by Lovin Malta found that 2,700 out of over 3,100 respondents supported removing caravans and boat houses at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Malta, with 443 voting against. The survey comes amid growing debate: Naxxar Mayor Christopher Deguara called for stricter enforcement against owners occupying public land and limiting coastal access. A petition by resident Zach Demarco has gathered over 1,725 signatures, demanding removal of unauthorized vehicles and designated parking away from the coast.

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Lovin Malta Readers Back Removal of Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq Caravans and Boat Houses

25.06.2026 Lovin Malta ENG Original source

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