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Malta’s Easter essentials: The bakers and sweets makers behind the season

April 18, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Maltese bakeries and confectioners are deeply attuned to the spirit of the season

Unpredictable US tariffs: What they mean for Malta, the EU, and global trade stability

April 16, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

'Volatility is bad for business'

‘TradeMalta is more than just financial assistance,’ says Senior Manager Josianne Vella

April 16, 2025
by Edward Bonello

TradeMalta is introducing its new information knowledge platform – a complete one-stop-shop for international growth

Malta Vision 2050 for tourism misses ‘crucial metric’ – Tony Zahra

April 16, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

MHRA President Tony Zahra also questioned the document's projected rise in average nightly spending

Malta International Airport adds three new destinations in March as seat capacity increases by 17%

April 15, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Seat load factor registered a slight drop of 2.1% to stand at 85.1%

Virtu Ferries issues schedule changes due to unfavourable sea conditions

April 15, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

These changes affect both Tuesday 15th April (today), and Wednesday 16th April (tomorrow)

Gozo Ministry confirms lack of interest in ferry lease tender

April 15, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The Ministry added that it does not rule out the possibility of reissuing the tender

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Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Political u-turns

Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

The month of April

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Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Eurozone bond yields jump

March 13, 2025
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo reflects on the impacts of recent political events on financial markets

Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

MIA accelerates investment programme

March 6, 2025
by Edward Rizzo

MIA has once again set new financial records

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Malta’s effective population peaks at 628,000 during August 2023

April 15, 2025
by Lyndsey Grima

A recent report by Malta's National Statistics Office (NSO) introduces a new metric - tourism intensity

€6 million investment to upgrade Malta’s marine transport infrastructure 

April 15, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

This is one of a series of investments in the maritime sector, says Transport Minister Chris Bonett

New centre of excellence launched to boost financial literacy and entrepreneurship in Malta

April 15, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Recent studies have highlighted concerning gaps in financial literacy among young people and adults in Malta

Boosting growth and resilience: Insights from Malta’s 2024 National Productivity Report

April 14, 2025
by Lyndsey Grima

The report provides ten strategic recommendations to achieve the twin transition’s goals

Malta’s first advanced simulator for the aviation industry announced

April 11, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The simulator is intended as an innovative means for training, data analysis and tests in aviation sector

Prada to acquire Versace in €1.26 billion deal

April 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The deal brings together two of Italy’s most recognisable designer labels under one roof

Malta Chamber of SMEs endorses Malta Vision 2050

April 10, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The SME Chamber stresses the necessity of placing SMEs at the heart of Malta Vision 2050

Professor Lino Briguglio: ‘US must stand up to Trump or risk global economic fallout’

April 10, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

‘Tariff wars and trade wars have no winner’

Maltese residential property sales steady in March, but promise of sale agreements decline

April 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Of the total transactions, 91.3 per cent involved individual buyers

Markets surge as Trump pauses tariff blitz – but uncertainty still reigns

April 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

UK and EU still facing 25 per cent US tariffs on key exports

The Malta Chamber welcomes Vision 2050 as ‘an encouraging step forward’

April 9, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

It emphasised the importance of moving away from short-term planning and towards a more sustainable, people-centred model of national development