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Family help key to getting on property ladder as first-time buyers face stressful search

July 27, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Four in 10 first-time buyers received family financial support to purchase their home

Malta launches call for bids for humanitarian assistance to Gaza 

July 27, 2026
by Tim Diacono

The Foreign Affairs Ministry is procuring three types of WASH kits

Average wealth per adult in Malta stood at $163,655, global report finds

July 27, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The report also shows that just over 50 per cent of Malta’s population have assets worth above $100,000

Tourists fined €200 could be ordered to leave Malta before holiday ends

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'we cannot and will not accept a small number of individuals abusing our hospitality,' minister says

Opposition Leader Alex Borg calls for urgent MCESD meeting on power cuts

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Repeated and prolonged power cuts can no longer be regarded as isolated incidents, Alex Borg says

Government social security spending rises to €946.1 million in first half of 2026

July 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The difference represents an increase of 10.3% over the preceding year

ECB keeps three interest rates unchanged amid ‘highly volatile’ energy price outlook

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

With today’s decision, the Governing Council remains well positioned to navigate the uncertainty caused by the conflict

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Continued operating progress at Farsons

June 18, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Farsons’ beverage business delivered another year of record revenue and higher profitability in FY2025/26

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June 15, 2026
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Shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes revealed, have your say

July 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The ten design proposals are based on two themes

Moneybase introduces permanent weekly cashback on Mastercard purchases

July 23, 2026
by BN Writer

Moneybase customers can earn up to 1.25% and up to €25 per month in cashbacks

Malta Chamber launches workshops to help businesses harness digital technology

July 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Malta Chamber Digitalisation Workshops run between 10th September and 29th October 2026

Rules and criteria for Malta’s Oscar submission announced

July 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Committee members will view the submitted films and rate them based on a set of criteria

PN calls for automatic compensation scheme for businesses hit by power cuts

July 22, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Business owners have reported temporary closures, interruptions to cash registers and online payment systems, spoiled stock, and more

321,616 cruise passenger visited Malta in the first half of 2026

July 22, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

There were 159 cruise liner calls during the first two quarters of the year

Insurance Association Malta: ‘Equality Bill was rushed through without consultation’

July 22, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'Legislation affecting insurance and other financial services must also recognise the essential role that risk assessment plays in protecting policyholders'

‘Predictable strain, unacceptable disruption’ – Malta Chamber urges immediate action over power cuts

July 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Frequent disruptions are increasingly disrupting economic activity, daily operations and quality of life, Chamber says

Malta-flagged oil tanker attacked near Omani coast, all crew rescued

July 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

There have been no reported casualties.

Serious doubts remain as to whether ETS revisions are sufficient, Malta Maritime Forum says

July 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

It said that the Malta Freeport has been particularly exposed to fierce competition from North African transhipment hubs

2006 expropriation ‘abuse of power serving commercial interests’ – Court

July 21, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Court of Appeal upheld rulings declaring the expropriation of approximately 440 sqm of land family null and void