Average work week in Malta longer than EU average
In 2025, the actual weekly working hours of EU full-time and part-time workers in their main job averaged 35.9 hours
BN Talks
2026 Edition
Education
June 4, 2025
Mastering the language of business: How BELS is crafting bespoke training for a dynamic economy
BELS Malta Director of Studies Arianna Muscat on how the language school helps companies equip their teams for success.
Tax
June 3, 2025
Built differently – CLA Malta offers custom solutions in a cookie-cutter landscape of tax advisory and business
Their client-centric philosophy extends far beyond conventional consultancy.
Local software developer creates wishlist for startup ecosystem
Simon Theuma believes Malta has potential building blocks to be the next Silicon Valley-type ecosystem
PN proposes new educational facilities for AI, robotics and data science
The proposed school and campus would include advanced laboratories, maker spaces and collaboration with the University, start-ups and industry
Maltese student startups turn towels and batteries into award-winning concepts
Xuga and KinetiHear will now represent Malta at the Gen-E festival in Riga
EU co-legislators strike deal on US trade pact
Top European Parliament negotiator Bernd Lang said that it’s been a rocky journey, 'but it was worth it'
PA welcomes court judgement for protection of public rural access routes in Blata tal-Melħ case
The case centred around an application seeking to sanction a gate that blocked access along a rural route
Prime Minister says work-life balance proposals will not negatively impact productivity during debate
Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg faced off in the second debate of the election campaign
New planning circular brings key updates on agriculture, restoration and visual simulations
The PA updated guidance on a number of procedural and policy matters relevant to development management
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
The second wave of the AI rally
Edward Rizzo
MedservRegis: From turnaround to further expansion
Alison Micallef
The Malta Development Bank’s expanding role in financing Malta’s economy
A record year reflects growing momentum in financing, partnerships, and long-term support for businesses ready to scale
Edward Rizzo
GO’s growing cash flow from Malta
During 2025, total revenue of the GO Group revenue rose by 3.9% to €254.4 million
Paul Grech
Jamil Schembri
Edward Rizzo
These are the business proposals by third parties ADPD and Momentum
A dive into the business proposals of the minor parties
PN pledges ‘clear quotas’ for work and residence permits
PN says it will publish clear quotas for work and residence permits within five months of returning to Government
MDA in favour of changing local plans, ‘they must reflect today’s realities’ – Michael Stivala
The local plans are nearly 20-years-old and the circumstances have changed, Michael Stivala says
BOV strengthens business banking through integration and client focus
BOV Chief Commercial Officer Simon Grech explains how consolidating operations at The Quad has strengthened the bank’s offering to businesses
Public sector needs more people in essential services, no more in some areas – Malta Employers’ DG
'Why do we need meter readers today when we have smart meters?' Kevin J Borg asks
Malta retains A+ rating with stable outlook – Scope
Strong growth and prudent fiscal management
Malta launches ‘AI for Everyone’ course; partners with OpenAI and Microsoft
Course developed by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) in partnership with the University of Malta
‘We have a plan for immediate works’ – Anton Camilleri on Naxxar development incident
The development is located on Triq il-Milizzja corner with Triq is-Seneskalk in Naxxar
From battling statistics to voting on predictions: a spotlight on Malta’s new election websites
New websites have popped up offering a range of information tied to the General Election
Moody’s reaffirms Malta’s A2 credit rating with stable outlook
'Strong trend growth, moderate debt and strong institutional framework'
Chamber of SMEs proposes 25% corporate tax rate, scheme for public to invest in businesses
The SME Chamber is calling on all political parties to adopt a "Think Small First" approach
