BN Talks

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

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.

MDA calls for accelerated investment in Malta’s energy infrastructure, not a new strategy

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

It believes that the implementation of Malta's long-term energy vision should continue to evolve through regular review

Malta Employers calls for long-term infrastructure strategy after power outages

August 5, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Malta Employers says the recent power outages highlight the need for coordinated, long-term infrastructure planning across key sectors

MFSA unveils strategy to strengthen fight against financial crime

August 5, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The strategy is intended to build on previous frameworks while responding to developments in the EU's new financial crime regime

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

Blogs
Edward Rizzo

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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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

Fishing vessel electricity and water service charges to be cut by up to 57%

July 31, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Electricity charges for other vessels registered as MFC will meanwhile be reduced by 17 per cent

Sliema Wanderers FC plans two-floor expansion at Tigné, includes gym, padel courts and commercial space

July 31, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Once the project is complete, 'the club will finally become self-sustainable with a good budget,' club president says

EU AI Omnibus comes into force, easing business burdens

July 31, 2026
by Julia Falzon

EU AI Omnibus is intended to provide legal certainty for businesses and reduce bureaucracy

MEIA ‘unequivocally condemns’ non-payment of artists

July 30, 2026
by BN Writer

'Practitioners tell us they are reluctant to pursue what they are owed because they fear losing future opportunities'

Government launches a new Council in Artificial Intelligence

July 30, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The Council will monitor government initiatives related to AI

Malta’s 10-year tourist number target could be reached in one

July 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Total expenditure per capita during their stay in the first half of this year decreased to €842

Uber faces Malta licence suspension threat as new cab rules come into force

July 30, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Uber says it will implement the necessary technology within the next two weeks