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Malta Chamber proposes tax breaks for Maltese expats and work permits for refugees

May 14, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Timely access to competent human resources has emerged as a major challenge for Maltese businesses

Malta Environment Foundation to host fundraising evening celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

May 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The evening aims to bring together entrepreneurs, environmentalists and supporters of conservation

12,300 people use Sliema – Buġibba – Gozo fast ferry in week one

May 13, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Fast ferry service set to be expanded further, with Valletta - Marsaskala route next in line

Ride-hailing incentive structures raising road safety concerns, industry figures warn

May 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

This newsroom speaks to the eCabs Malta CEO and the LPOA to take a closer look at the cab situation

Gozo Tourism Association makes case for air link to Malta and other islands

May 13, 2026
by Tim Diacono

GTA says air connectivity is the least Gozo needs in a highly competitive tourism market

‘If you create overcapacity, the market is going to suffer’ – MHRA President

May 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'The question is, not, should we be aiming to attract 5 million? The question is, what will the impact on ...

Final deeds of sale increased by 9.4% in April 2026

May 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Individual buyers, classified as households, accounted for the vast majority of transactions

Blogs
Edward Rizzo

GO’s growing cash flow from Malta

April 23, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

During 2025, total revenue of the GO Group revenue rose by 3.9% to €254.4 million

Edward Rizzo

Volatility across the Magnificent 7

April 16, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

All 7 equities had suffered double-digit percentage declines over recent months

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Short-term rental restrictions step in right direction, ‘but more needs to be done’ – MHRA President

May 12, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Tony Zahra says short term rentals are having a major impact on the level of tourists coming to Malta

GBC calls for regional autonomy, Marsalforn fast ferry and startup-driven economy in election proposals

May 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

It is arguing that the island should no longer be treated as an extension of Malta

Government launches updated Micro Invest scheme with support tied to employee wage increases

May 11, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The revised scheme will support small businesses, self-employed individuals and, for the first time, social enterprises

It costs 143% of minimum wage to rent a two-bedroom flat in Valletta – report

May 11, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

A worker earning minimum wage would theoretically need to spend more than their salary on rent

PN proposes tax reduction for SMEs in latest electoral pledges

May 8, 2026
by BN Writer

PN Leader Alex Borg announced a package of seven measures

Malta Employers calls for mandatory publication of government contracts, extending school hours

May 8, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The association is calling for a national debate on 'urgent transformations required in education system'

PN’s future-focused campaign is changing the rules of the game 

May 8, 2026
by Tim Diacono

A policy-driven PN is shifting the debate from scandals and fearmongering to competing visions for the country’s future

First election debates between Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, announced

May 7, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Debate set for 25th May

Maltese ELT sector faces teacher shortage, says FELTOM CEO

May 7, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

FELTOM looking at how it can support teachers currently working in the sector through digitalisation and AI

Association of Catering Establishments welcomes proposed €30 million fund for restaurants

May 7, 2026
by Robert Fenech

While many industries benefit from funding schemes, restaurant owners typically shell out the money required from their own pockets

PN proposes amending tax bands, introduction of skills wallet

May 7, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The PN is also proposing a removal of tax on the first €10,000 earned through part-time and overtime work