BN Talks

GWU pushes for shorter working week and twice-yearly COLA payments ahead of the Budget

October 2, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The union is also proposing changes to the COLA mechanism, calling for payments to be distributed in January and June

ATTO Chairman calls higher EU shipping surcharges ‘an unfair burden on businesses’

October 1, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Malta faces €35 million annual hit from higher EU shipping surcharges

Malta property prices rise 6.9% year-on-year in second quarter

October 1, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Maisonette prices also increased, although at a slower pace

More turnover, but stagnant or lower profits: Malta’s mid-sized family businesses face ‘scaling canyon’

October 1, 2026
by Robert Fenech

A new report shows firms with 10 to 50 employees are struggling to turn higher revenues into bottom line growth

KM Malta Airlines ranks 6th best regional airline in Europe, CEO hails ‘proud moment’

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'To be recognised alongside some of Europe’s well-established airlines is a significant achievement for our young airline,' CEO says

Guitar-teaching game company Notey picks Malta as EU base

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Notey is designed for beginner and early-stage learners and helps users learn to play the guitar

Banks register drop in borrowers defaulting on loans

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Local lenders BOV and HSBC attributed the drop to diligent practices and a ‘supportive economic environment’

Blogs
market stock bond
Edward Rizzo

Malta’s bond market in Q4

Edward Rizzo

Heading into the fourth quarter

Philip Fenech

State of the Nation: Growth pains, not dying pains

September 7, 2026
by Philip Fenech

​Why Malta’s tourism success demands smart management, not panicked rhetoric

Borza
Edward Rizzo

Highlights from interim reporting season

September 3, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The MSE Equity Total Return Index reached a new all-time high this week, writes Edward Rizzo

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Subsidies expected to hit €400 million, minister warns of ‘economic catastrophe’ if stopped

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Next year the cost for the energy sector is expected to be €500 million, he said

Leadership that makes a difference

September 29, 2026
by BN Writer

A chance to help shape the future of financial services regulation

Youth unemployment rises by almost 700 year-on-year, reaching 9.7% in August

September 29, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Latest NSO statistic shows that unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 remains significantly higher than among older workers

MTA launches board game to introduce youths to tourism industry 

September 29, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Merħba! allows students to gain awareness of potential tourism career paths

Malta-Gozo interconnector draws interest from six companies

September 28, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Enemalta executive chairperson Ryan Fava said participation does not guarantee a bid for the project

German court clears use of breached MGA documents in reporting, Lilith Wittmann says

September 25, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The MGA has previously rejected the suggestion that its legal measures were intended to silence or intimidate her

Enemalta advances plans for new Malta-Gozo interconnector

September 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

This follows a €45 million general election pledge for a Malta-Gozo high-voltage link

MDIA to assess potential for new research and innovation network in Gozo

September 25, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Research is intended to provide an assessment of how a future research and innovation ecosystem in Gozo could be structured

MDA calls on PN not to politicise PA CEO controversy over Yorgen Fenech chats

September 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

MDA believes that a political discussion should focus on constructive proposals and meaningful reforms

Delta’s Malta-New York route records 84% seat load factor as 2027 extension discussed

September 25, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The flights began operating in June with three weekly flights

Malta launches €300 million Government Stock issue, with option to raise up to €500 million

September 25, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The retail offer will open at 8.30am on Monday 5th October