Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,607 of 20th March 2026

Payment Claims related to Direct and Area Aid Schemes for Farmers and Livestock Breeders

The Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA), will be accepting payment claims for the year 2026 for various schemes co-financed by the European Union and the Maltese Government.

The applicable financial aid schemes are the following:

Direct Payment Schemes 2023-2027

   Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)

   Payment for Small Farmers (PSF)

   Complimentary Income Support for Young Farmers

   (CISYF)

   Eco-Schemes 1 to 6

   Coupled Income Support (CIS)

            Dairy

            Beef

            Sheep

            Tomatoes

Agri-Environmental Climate Commitments (AECCs)

2023-2027

Areas with Natural Constraints (ANC) 2023-2027

Payment Claims will be accepted from Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 until Wednesday, 6th May, 2026. Payment Claims submitted after this date will be subject to a penalty of 1% per day for up to 10 working days, that is, up to Wednesday, 20th May, 2026. Claims submitted after this final date will not be accepted.

​For more information one may:

Visit the Agency's website on (www.arpa.gov.mt)

Call the Front Office on 2292 6148

Send an email to (arpa.mafa@gov.mt)

Live Firing Programme − Pembroke Ranges − April, May, and June 2026

Live firing practice will be taking place at Pembroke Ranges during the months of April, May, and June, 2026. Respective dates and timings are indicated hereunder:

From Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 to Thursday, 2nd April, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Monday, 6th April, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (local time).

From Tuesday, 7th April, 2026 to Friday, 10th April, 2026 from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 13th April, 2026 to Friday, 17th April, 2026 from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 20th April, 2026 to Friday, 24th April, 2026 from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Thursday, 30th April, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Tuesday, 5th May 2026 to Friday, 8th May, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 11th May, 2026 to Friday, 15th May, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 18th May, 2026 to Friday, 22nd May, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 25th May, 2026 to Friday, 29th May, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 1st June, 2026 to Friday, 5th June, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 8th June, 2026 to Friday, 12th June, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 15th June, 2026 to Friday, 19th June, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 22nd June, 2026 to Friday, 26th June, 2026  from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Tuesday, 30th June, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (local time)

The attention of all entities concerned is drawn to the fact that the AFM will be activating LM-D6 Pembroke low, an area with 4 NM radius centered on 355554N 0142832E joining the following points: 355946N 0142715E - 35 5829N 0143219E.

All vessels are to keep four nautical miles (4 NM) off Pembroke coast during the above dates and times.

Red marker flags, indicating that the ranges are in use will be flown on the dates and times in caption from the limits of the ranges concerned.

MATS is to activate LMD 6 'Pembroke low' during the above times.

​Notice to Owners of Vehicles Removed from the Road

In accordance with the Clamping and Removal of Motor Vehicles and Encumbering Objects Regulations SL.65.13, Transport Malta is hereby publishing a list of vehicles that were removed from the road for being in breach of the Motor Vehicles Registration and Licensing Act (Cap. 368) and the Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles Regulations S.L. 368.02 and which have not been retrieved by their lawful owners.

The list includes a description of the removed motor vehicle. The vehicles are currently being stored at Transport Malta's compound.

Respective owners are to retrieve their motor vehicle from Transport Malta upon submission of proof of ownership and upon payment of the applicable registration tax, licences, contraventions and other administration fees that may be due.

Vehicles which are not retrieved and for which any applicable registration tax, licences, contraventions and other fees are not paid by 27th March, 2026, will be auctioned and, if not sold, will be destroyed.

Further information may be obtained on telephone number 2556 4134 between 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., or by sending an email to (auctions.tm@transport.gov.mt).

Comparative list.pdf

Public Meeting

The Ħal Luqa Local Council notifies that a public meeting regarding the administrative report will be held on Wednesday, 25th March, 2026, at 7.00 p.m., at the Ħal Luqa Local Council.