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Malta’s inflation rises to 2.7% in July

August 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The highest annual inflation rate was registered in housing

eCabs Technologies expands into Croatia

August 24, 2026
by BN Writer

A Rijeka-based operator becomes the latest European taxi company to switch to the Maltese ride-hailing platform

Malta businesses face tougher consequences for failing to follow sanctions guidelines

August 21, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Failure to put appropriate sanctions controls in place may also be used as evidence in criminal proceedings

Government announces three changes to First-Time Buyers scheme

August 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The scheme will be extended to non-first-time buyers, but whose second residence will become their primary and only residence

Joseph Portelli’s SPAL unveils VisitMalta as main shirt sponsor

August 21, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The latest sponsorship means Malta’s national tourism brand will feature on the club’s shirts

How Lidion Bank is taking compliance beyond the checkbox

August 21, 2026
by BN Writer

Kylie Vassallo shares how Lidion Bank is making compliance a catalyst for smarter, more strategic business decisions

Malta-linked studios take centre stage at Cologne video game convention

August 21, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Gamescom is one of the world’s biggest video game trade fairs and conventions

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Persistent volatility in euro area bond yields

July 23, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The instability across the energy sector which impacts inflation expectations is leading to consistent volatility in sovereign bond yields.

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The importance of free cash flow

July 16, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo urges equity issuers to provide guidance on free cash flow in their communications to the market

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Malta’s gaming sector heads to gamescom with studios, investors and flagship 2027 release in focus

August 21, 2026
by Robert Fenech

GamingMalta aims to grow the country's games ecosystem through international collaboration

Public consultation on planning appeals reform concludes

August 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'We are creating a system where the rights of appellants are protected,' says Jonathan Attard

Stronger spending, lower inflation boost Malta’s economic outlook

August 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

GDP is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2026, up by 0.1 percentage points from its previous projection in June

More electric than petrol passenger cars being added to Malta’s roads

August 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Diesel passenger cars have been on the decline for a number of years

Casino visitor numbers fall in 2025, but gaming revenue rises by 18%

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The total number of visits to local casinos between January and December of 2025 stood at 846,848

Construction of Mater Dei Emergency Department extension and new acute mental health wards to start today

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The existing Emergency Department will remain fully operational throughout the works

One in four Malta workers work in their free time, new EU study shows

August 14, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

A new report examines how the growth of teleworking and flexible working arrangements is affecting employees' lives

MTCA warns public over fake tax refund websites

August 14, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The warning follows an alert issued earlier this week by LESA over fraudulent messages claiming recipients had outstanding traffic contraventions

State aid scheme for fishery companies facing higher fuel prices due to Middle East conflict approved

August 14, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The scheme was approved under the The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework

Blue bin textile collection service looking for government support as ‘surge in logistics costs’ takes its toll

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Textile waste management can no longer rely solely on the financial sacrifice of a single private operator,' it said

Airfares to and from Malta increased by average of 42% between 2023 and 2025

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'Fares continue to vary according to route, demand, seasonality, booking date and seat availability,' KM Malta Airlines Executive Chairperson says