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One in four Malta workers work in their free time, new EU study shows

August 14, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

A new report examines how the growth of teleworking and flexible working arrangements is affecting employees' lives

Airfares to and from Malta increased by average of 42% between 2023 and 2025

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'Fares continue to vary according to route, demand, seasonality, booking date and seat availability,' KM Malta Airlines Executive Chairperson says

Cash still king in Malta as card and mobile payment acceptance trails euro area

August 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Cash remains firmly embedded in Malta's consumer-facing economy, particularly in retail

AI transparency rules take effect: What Maltese businesses need to know

August 13, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Businesses are being encouraged to create an inventory of their AI systems and establish their role under the Act

‘Not the image Malta should portray’: MHRA President objects to soldiers patrolling Swieqi

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'It is not their job and I wonder what powers they have in cases where a contravention is taking place'

Former San Luċjan oil depot earmarked for transformation into innovation hub

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The framework seeks to safeguard surrounding agricultural land as well as nearby ecologically and historically sensitive protected areas

MFSA sounds alarm over rise in financial scams, flags unauthorised entities operating in Malta

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Scammers and entities are keeping busy with a series of fraudulent campaigns and companies

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Tracking total shareholder returns

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Share-based compensation schemes

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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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The importance of free cash flow

July 16, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo urges equity issuers to provide guidance on free cash flow in their communications to the market

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World’s largest sailing yacht makes first call in Valletta

August 12, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The sailing yacht is 220 metres long, and has three enormous carbon-fibre sails

Malta’s imports from Israel double as mineral fuel purchases surge

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Imports from Israel reached €147.8 million between January and June, up from €73.4 million during the same period in 2025

Flights from Malta face delays and possible cancellations due to volcanic ash clouds

August 11, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The disruptions are not limited to Sicily as flights to Barcelona, Paris and Paphos are experiencing delays

New EU packaging rules to apply from 12th August

August 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The regulation aims to help tackle the environmental challenges caused by packaging

MIA welcomes over 1.1 million passengers in July, nearly 15% more than previous year

August 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

July’s seat load factor, which stood at 87.6 per cent, indicated high utilisation of available seat capacity, company says

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