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title: "Birżebbuġa Fireworks Show Scaled Back Following Injunction"
date: 2026-08-03T01:59:16.69+00:00
updated: 2026-08-04T14:03:43.806+00:00
topics: ["Courts", "Community", "Events", "National", "Culture", "Local"]
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# Birżebbuġa Fireworks Show Scaled Back Following Injunction

## In brief

- Birżebbuġa band clubs will scale back their planned fireworks display.
- This decision follows an injunction issued due to concerns about potential damages to nearby properties.
- Some residents have expressed frustration regarding the changes to the fireworks show.

Birżebbuġa band clubs have announced that they will be scaling back their fireworks show. This decision comes after an injunction was issued.

The injunction was put in place due to concerns over potential damages that could be caused to properties located near the fireworks display area.

While the band clubs are complying with the injunction, some residents have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the changes to the traditional fireworks event.

A court has issued a prohibitory injunction concerning the fireworks displays in Birżebbuġa. This legal order specifically prevents fireworks clubs from setting off aerial pyrotechnics during the upcoming feast of St Peter.

The injunction has led to changes in the village's traditional celebrations, impacting the planned pyrotechnic displays.

The aerial fireworks display planned for Birżebbuġa was completely halted on Friday following a court injunction. This development occurred before a compromise was reached between the involved parties.

The injunction had been issued due to concerns regarding potential damages to properties located near the fireworks display site. Following the initial halt, an agreement was reached, allowing for a scaled-back version of the fireworks show.

The government has confirmed it is following developments concerning the Birżebbuġa feast fireworks display. This statement comes after local band clubs decided to reduce the scale of their planned show.

The decision to scale back the fireworks was made in response to an injunction. This injunction was issued due to concerns about potential damage that could be caused to properties located near the fireworks display site.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** MaltaToday focused on the band clubs' decision to scale back the fireworks show due to an injunction, while ONE News reported on the government's statement that it is monitoring the situation.

## Updates

- **2026-08-03:** The government has stated it is following the situation after the Birżebbuġa fireworks display was scaled back.
- **2026-08-03:** Updated with reporting from TVM News on the Malta Pyrotechnics Society's appeal for greater cooperation on fireworks safety.
- **2026-08-04:** Updated with reporting that the court order followed an alleged fire causing over €100,000 in damages, and includes a statement from the Maltese Pyrotechnics Association.

## Sources (10, 7 outlets)

- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143599/fireworks_are_part_of_maltas_identity_pyrotechnic_association_says)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/court-halts-birzebbuga-fireworks-injunction-compromise-reached.1132233)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/l-ghaqda-piroteknika-maltija-turi-kif-dejjem-ikunu-segwiti-l-obbligi-skont-il-ligi/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143590/birebbua_band_clubs_to_scale_back_fireworks_show_after_injunction_over_nearby_damages)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-ministru-agius-galea-qed-isegwi-bir-reqqa-l-kaz-wara-li-twaqqaf-il-hruq-tan-nar-fil-festa-ta-birzebbuga/)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/malta-pyrotechnics-society-appeals-for-more-cooperation-to-ensure-fireworks-safety/ "Malta Pyrotechnics Society appeals for more cooperation to ensure fireworks safety")
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/court-halts-birzebbuga-aerial-fireworks-over-injunction/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/08/02/urtati-ghall-fatt-li-twaqqaf-il-hruq-tan-nar-fbirzebbuga/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-gvern-qed-isegwi-l-kaz-wara-li-twaqqaf-il-hruq-tan-nar-fil-festa-ta-birzebbuga/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-03/local-news/Birzebbuga-feast-fireworks-hit-by-court-order-after-fire-allegedly-causes-over-100-000-in-damages-6736291875)

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