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Malta International Airport passenger traffic rises 12% to 1.1 million in September

October 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Another record month for the island's airport

Ratings agency warns of Malta’s energy spending, but notes positive economic performance

October 12, 2026
by BN Writer

Morningstar DBRS has kept Malta’s long-term credit rating at A (high)

Malta looks to China and Asia to diversify tourism markets

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The partnership aims to promote Malta, diversify its tourism offering and boost sustainability

Strong demand for Malta Government Stocks as offers reach €617 million

October 9, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Government had initially authorised an issue of €300 million

Employers call for ‘decisive’ shift in public spending ahead of Budget 2027

October 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The upcoming Budget 'must be judged' on its capacity to deliver long-term transformation, not just sustain short-term consumption

Malta’s residential property sales fall 11.5% year-on-year in September

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

At €306 million, the value of transactions fell by 10.8%

Malta’s electricity supply rises 3.2% in 2025 as demand also increases

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The highest monthly demand was recorded in July, at 637 MW, followed by August at 585 MW

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ECB rate hikes: Implications for investors

September 17, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The ECB's statements sent important messages to investors on upcoming changes in monetary policy decisions

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Extending the reach of the Maltese equity market

September 10, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

'The privatisation of the MSE could be a major focal point of the MSE internationalisation strategy'

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‘Reliable energy is essential health infrastructure’ – association calls for independent review after grid failures

October 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Electricity is not merely a household convenience or business requirement, association says

More planning appeals filed in Sliema than anywhere else in Malta

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

St Julian’s and St Paul’s Bay followed Sliema with 32 third-party appeals each during a six-year period

Enemalta gradually restoring electricity following widespread power cut

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

It has not yet indicated when electricity supply is expected to be fully restored

Who really holds the power in Malta’s maritime sector? New study maps the key players

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

New research examines how power, legitimacy and urgency are distributed among the key players in Malta’s maritime logistics sector

EU ETS creating ‘serious competition distortions’, Malta Maritime Forum says

October 7, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The MMF warned that losing mainline shipping services could affect Malta’s wider economy

Nearly half of Malta’s catering establishments report falling profits as staffing and costs bite

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Profits are deteriorating more sharply than sales

Malta Maritime Summit puts geopolitical risks, regulation and decarbonisation in focus

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The summit brings together maritime industry representatives, international experts and global institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities

2027 COLA expected at around €5, says Finance Minister

October 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The figure is expected to become clearer once the latest Retail Price Index data is available

Malta’s tourism success should not be measured by arrivals alone – Robert Abela

October 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Prime Minister wants s a model increasingly based on quality, value and sustainability

Pushy insurance salesmen exposed in MFSA mystery shopping exercise

October 5, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The exercise involved 17 mystery shopping interactions and covered insurance intermediaries

Aquaculture federation CEO hails cleanup campaign a success as 25,500 litres of oily liquid collected

October 2, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Charlon Gouder said the industry had registered a notable improvement in coastal water conditions this summer