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Malta Startup Space gets new website aimed at better connecting the sector

August 28, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The aim of the network is to bring together all startup ecosystem stakeholders in one place, he said

Sewage overflows into Maltese beaches raise questions on effective planning

August 27, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Malta’s declining water quality largely a result of ‘short-term and localised pollution events’

Young Researchers’ Grant launched to encourage young people to conduct scientific research

August 27, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Esplora expects to support between 15 and 18 projects in the first edition

Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner ahead of 2026 Global Summit

August 26, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Malta is set to host the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta from 7th to 9th October

Malta’s education spending is among EU’s lowest – but is spending more the answer?

August 26, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Educators and industry voices say that the bigger question is not simply how much the country spends

Gozo Business Chamber launches Youth4Entrepreneurship 2026 edition

August 25, 2026
by BN Writer

The initiative is open to people aged 16 – 35 who reside in the Maltese Islands

MFSA issued almost €600,000 in administrative penalties during 2025

August 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Apart from the 91 penalties the authority also cancelled the licence of a financial institution

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Cost of public debt servicing

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Tracking total shareholder returns

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Malta’s reporting season ahead

July 30, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The interim reporting season in Malta commenced earlier this week

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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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Planning appeals reform ‘should be first item on Parliament’s agenda’ after summer break – PN

August 25, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'We want to hear directly from stakeholders about how the proposed provisions would operate in practice,' PN says

Hotel guest numbers skyrocket in Q2 year-on-year

August 25, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The largest number of guests in Q2 was reported in 4-star hotels, with 363,173 guests

Melita launches new connectivity solutions

August 25, 2026
by BN Writer

The company says that this offer has been designed for those visiting Malta for shorter periods of time

Government could spend €80 million more than last year to keep consumer energy prices stable

August 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana says the way things are evolving suggests energy prices will rise further

Fitch maintains Malta’s A+ rating, forecasts deficit to remain around 2%

August 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Fitch forecasts real GDP growth of slightly below 4% in both 2026 and 2027, following growth of 4% in 2025

JD Capital proposes changing Msida hotel project into retirement home

August 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The company said that the property remains on track for completion in 2027

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