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New scheme to help enterprises identify ways to reduce their energy and water consumption

July 8, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The initiative forms part of Malta’s wider transition towards a climate-neutral economy, minister says

Malta forecast to remain Europe’s fastest-growing economy through 2031 – IMF

July 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The IMF notes that Malta's strong economic performance over the past decade has been driven by sectors including tourism, online ...

Four in five Maltese pensioner households can cover key living costs through their pension – study

July 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Meanwhile only 15.4% of pensioners reported receiving income from private or occupational pension schemes

Blackcat honoured at MiGEA – Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards 2026

July 6, 2026
by BN Writer

Malta-licensed fintech recognised for regulated payment infrastructure serving demanding, underserved sectors

Malta’s retail trade grows 4.7%, outpacing euro area and EU averages

July 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The annual increase was well above the 1.6 per cent recorded across the euro area

Government records €339 million deficit in Q1 2026

July 6, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Government debt reaches nearly €11.5 billion

easyJet agrees £5.5bn takeover by US investment firm Castlelake

July 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The companies said they have reached an agreement in principle and have requested an extension to the deadline

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Chip stocks lead the bull market

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Equity participation on the MSE

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ACS Finance – Malta’s first rated bond

June 11, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Malta’s first bond with a credit rating from an approved European credit rating agency

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In the midst of the AGM season

June 4, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Equity issuers are becoming more proactive in their approach to maintain an attractive investment proposition, writes Edward Rizzo

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BBC Concert Orchestra’s ‘ABBA vs BEE GEES’ draws over 12,000 in Floriana

July 6, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on 4th October 2026

Mice infestations hit Maltese crops, farmer warns of growing losses

July 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'I was supposed to fill 15 bags of cereal, but I only harvested two'

More tourists came to Malta in Q1 this year, but on average spent slightly less time in the country

July 3, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Average spend per tourist during their stay saw a slight decline.

EU regulator clarifies when prediction markets may breach European law 

July 3, 2026
by Tim Diacono

ESMA clarifies that binary trading on financial instruments is illegal under EU law

Malta residential property prices rise 6.7% in first quarter of 2026

July 2, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Property prices increased by 1.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025

Planning Authority reopens €1 million restoration grant scheme for scheduled buildings outside UCAs

July 2, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The scheme offers financial assistance of up to €100,000 for Grade 1 and up to €50,000 for Grade 2

Investing in Malta’s commercial future through strategic property development

July 2, 2026
by BN Writer

CBC plc's strategy is built around long-term resilience and sustainability

Should the continued increase in Malta’s national debt be a cause for concern?

July 1, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Latest National Statistics Office figures show government debt continued to increase during the first four months of 2026

Majority of Maltese optimistic about future of the country, but not the world

July 1, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Absolute majority (90%) of Maltese respondents are satisfied with quality of life

Manufacturing stage of second Malta-Sicily Interconnector cable completed

June 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

This achievement marks a major step forward in the delivery of the Interconnector 2, Minister Dalli says

Malta’s economy maintains momentum as inflation eases and public finances improve

June 26, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Manufacturing output rebounded strongly in April