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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

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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

What InterTek Labs does and why it matters

June 15, 2026
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InterTek Labs is simplifying IT by treating it as one fully integrated ecosystem

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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

‘Suspected influence operation’ ran online prior to general election, study finds

July 20, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

It found that locations of people who managed the Facebook pages were almost exclusively in other countries

Gozo sea crossings exceed two million passengers in Q2 as new Sliema route boosts traffic

July 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Passenger numbers, vehicle movements and ferry trips all increased compared to the same period last year

Mighty Boards becomes first Maltese company to win prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres

July 20, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Kennerspiel des Jahres is one of the international board game industry’s highest honours

AX Group purchases Marsa factory for €15 million, next door to site once planned for a tower

July 17, 2026
by BN Writer

Adjacent site was earmarked for a tower back in 2018, but planning application was withdrawn

Parking and construction issues dominate resident concerns – survey

July 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Over a fourth mentioned having limited outdoor space

‘General improvement’ in quality of service performance of mobile communication providers, MCA finds

July 16, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

It assessed the quality of voice and data services by mobile service providers

Fiscal consolidation, climate-smart investment key to sustaining Malta’s long-term prosperity – KPMG

July 16, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The report also highlights the importance of progressing Malta Vision 2050 through a clear delivery plan

‘For centuries women have been, and continue to be, an important pillar of agricultural sector’, Minister says

July 16, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The minister participated in the meeting of the European Union's Agriculture and Fisheries Council, held in Brussels

New website tracks Malta’s powercuts as they happen

July 15, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

dlam.mt provides live information on both planned and unplanned power cuts, while also maintaining a searchable archive of historical outages

Mice infestation persists as authorities pass the buck

July 15, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

A mice infestation continues to damage crops as farmers shoulder the costs amid confusion over which authority is responsible