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Malta Chamber of Scientists disappointed over Comino permit amid environmental concerns

August 11, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The Chamber called for greater accountability for the environmental costs of tourism and construction

Malta centre stage in new four-part travel series inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey

August 10, 2026
by BN Writer

The first episode aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4, Canada on CBC and Australia on SBS

KM Malta Airlines warns of possible flight cancellations due to Mount Etna eruption

August 10, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Where changing volcanic or weather conditions present a potential risk, KM Malta Airlines will not hesitate to cancel that flight

Four submissions received for proposed renewable energy link between North Africa and Malta

August 10, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The information received will now be reviewed by the appointed evaluation team

BOV hosts fraud prevention webinar to help businesses tackle evolving scams

August 7, 2026
by Julia Falzon

BOV hosted a fraud prevention webinar for business customers, offering practical guidance on tackling AI-driven scams and other evolving fraud ...

Melita Business extends nearly two-decade partnership with Pitre Bathrooms

August 7, 2026
by BN Writer

The renewed agreement will see Pitre Bathrooms continue to utilise the full suite of Melita Business services

The financial engine behind international trade

August 7, 2026
by BN Writer

BOV recognised as Malta's Best Trade Finance Bank 2026. Joseph Rodgers explains how the Bank helps businesses trade with confidence

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Chip stocks lead the bull market

July 9, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

International equity markets performed very strongly during the first half of 2026

Edward Rizzo

Equity participation on the MSE

July 2, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Meaningful reforms are still needed to revive investor confidence

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Apartment price level in St Julian’s and Ta’ Xbiex jump 14% in the span of a year

August 6, 2026
by Julia Falzon

NSO statistics shows that apartment prices in Sliema are 61% above the national average

Uri Poliavich: Philanthropy, education and the Yael Foundation

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

How Uri Poliavich turned entrepreneurial principles into structural giving across 145 institutions in 48 countries

MFSA hikes maximum base fines for banks from €150,000 to €12.5 million 

August 6, 2026
by Tim Diacono

MFSA updates system used to calculate administrative penalties for banks

Malta’s eCabs Technologies powers Romanian ride-hailing app Blue past 400,000 users

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

eCabs and Blue say that every rider, driver and business customer has been acquired organically.

Planning Authority gives green light to German Kraft microbrewery in Sliema’s ‘Il-Fortizza’

August 5, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The permit includes a €7,000 bank guarantee to ensure that all restoration work is done according to the approved method

On-the-spot fines for tourists officially doubled to €50

August 4, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The minimum price of on-the-spot fines has doubled from €25 to €50

Irish media highlights Malta’s €11k fines for leaving farmland idle

August 3, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

An article reported that Malta's Labour Government is targeting non-farmer investors who acquire agricultural land but leave it unused

MDA welcomes construction waste recycling incentives, calls for stronger circular

August 3, 2026
by BN Writer

'Measures that encourage the proper recycling and recovery of construction waste contribute directly to reducing landfill dependency'

Government consumption added 1.5 percentage points to GDP growth in Q1, Central Bank states

August 3, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

HICP inflation excluding energy and food increased slightly to 2.4 per cent

Malta Government Stock issue attracts €852 million in applications

July 31, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Retail investors submitted applications worth around €162 million by the closing deadline

In a span of 13 years Malta’s housing prices saw an increase of 53.5% according to Eurostat

July 31, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Up until 2023 63% of the Maltese population lived in apartments