Malta’s dense restaurant scene adds pressure as profits dip
The country boasts a higher concentration of restaurants than major global cities like New York, Paris, or London
BN Talks
2023 Edition
February 29, 2024
‘We can contribute to shaping the future of education on a global level’ – Dr Rose Anne Cuschieri
The MFHEA CEO expresses her dedication to fostering positive change and creating a significant impact in the field of education.
Telecoms
November 24, 2023
‘Regulating what is happening today is only part of what we do at the Malta Communications Authority’
Inġ Antoine Sciberras explains how the regulatory authority strikes a balance between healthy competition, and facilitating new tech investment
Is miracle weight loss drug Ozempic behind first-ever drop in US obesity levels?
Weight loss drugs produced by Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk may have had a real impact
Malta’s trade deficit narrows to €362.2 million in August 2024
The decrease in imports was mainly driven by machinery and transport equipment, which totalled €178.6 million
Capacity constraints make sustainable and inclusive growth ‘even more critical’ – MFAC
Improved external demand may lead to better-than-expected economic growth in 2024, says the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council
AI revolutionaries John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton remarked that while AI has significant benefits, it poses the threat of things getting out of control
Moneybase launches free stock trading
The benefit is available immediately and grants all its retail clients one free trade each calendar month
MIA launches its new winter schedule with 6 new destinations
In line with rising travel demand, MIA has also announced increased frequencies on several of its most popular routes
Kamra tal-Periti calls for public reclamation of Freedom Square on world architecture day
The architectural body highlights the importance of public spaces in fostering community interaction and cultural heritage
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Bright skies ahead for Malta International Airport
Edward Rizzo
Another takeover bid in Malta
Edward Rizzo says that one cannot exclude other takeovers taking place across the Maltese capital market in the near future
Edward Rizzo
PG’s revenue approaches €200 million
Record revenue for PG plc as supermarkets and franchise operations continue to grow amid competitive pressures
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
Ovidiu Tierean
Malta’s economic model under the microscope in the latest edition of Business Now Magazine
This latest edition of Business Now promises a comprehensive look at the businesses and individuals shaping Malta's future
The corporate calendar: What’s on this October?
These events offer executives the chance to network, discuss and maximise business opportunities
Valletta features in new HBO documentary on Bitcoin creator
The documentary by Cullen Hoback teases that it may finally reveal the identity of the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto
Employer bodies reaffirm opposition to mandatory union membership, emphasise individual choice
Employer constituted bodies reiterate longstanding position
Malta’s Business Search Engine
Tourists spend over €480 million in Malta in August 2024
The total expenditure by tourists was driven by an increase in visitor numbers and a higher average spend per trip
Malta ranks 23rd among 34 European countries for home affordability
Denmark, despite its reputation as an expensive country, topped the list as the most affordable in Europe
Economic sentiment worsens among Chinese as country battles slowdown
Chinese citizens are growing pessimistic and disillusioned about their prospects
Winter schedule 2024: Ryanair expands routes to Rome, Katowice and Paris
Ryanair and its subsidiary to expand fleet from seven to possibly 20 by 2030
On the market: Two-bedroom duplex penthouse with views of Grand Master’s Palace for sale at €1.35 million
It features all-round views, including Manoel Island and the Sliema coastline
Gozo Tourism Association ‘flabbergasted’ by Xewkija Local Council’s objection to rural airfield
GTA notes that both the local council and public had the time to discuss the project during its consultation period
Renting in Valletta costs 97% of the monthly minimum wage – report
Brussels was found to be the most affordable city to rent in, while Belgrade was the most prohibitively expensive
