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MFSA issued almost €600,000 in administrative penalties during 2025

August 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Apart from the 91 penalties the authority also cancelled the licence of a financial institution

Government could spend €80 million more than last year to keep consumer energy prices stable

August 25, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana says the way things are evolving suggests energy prices will rise further

VisitMalta turns to Premier League football in latest international tourism push

August 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The partnership placed VisitMalta branding at locations in Edinburgh city centre, including Waverley railway station

Malta’s inflation rises to 2.7% in July

August 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The highest annual inflation rate was registered in housing

Cybersecurity that keeps pace with business

August 24, 2026
by BN Writer

Why organisations are choosing ARX CyberSuite by PTL

Fitch maintains Malta’s A+ rating, forecasts deficit to remain around 2%

August 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Fitch forecasts real GDP growth of slightly below 4% in both 2026 and 2027, following growth of 4% in 2025

JD Capital proposes changing Msida hotel project into retirement home

August 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The company said that the property remains on track for completion in 2027

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Cost of public debt servicing

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Tracking total shareholder returns

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Malta’s reporting season ahead

July 30, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The interim reporting season in Malta commenced earlier this week

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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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eCabs Technologies expands into Croatia

August 24, 2026
by BN Writer

A Rijeka-based operator becomes the latest European taxi company to switch to the Maltese ride-hailing platform

Malta businesses face tougher consequences for failing to follow sanctions guidelines

August 21, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Failure to put appropriate sanctions controls in place may also be used as evidence in criminal proceedings

Government announces three changes to First-Time Buyers scheme

August 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The scheme will be extended to non-first-time buyers, but whose second residence will become their primary and only residence

Joseph Portelli’s SPAL unveils VisitMalta as main shirt sponsor

August 21, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The latest sponsorship means Malta’s national tourism brand will feature on the club’s shirts

Public consultation on planning appeals reform concludes

August 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'We are creating a system where the rights of appellants are protected,' says Jonathan Attard

Stronger spending, lower inflation boost Malta’s economic outlook

August 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

GDP is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2026, up by 0.1 percentage points from its previous projection in June

More electric than petrol passenger cars being added to Malta’s roads

August 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Diesel passenger cars have been on the decline for a number of years

Malta Chamber of Commerce welcomes planning appeals reform, but suggests shortened timeframes

August 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

It is recommending that the period for determination by the tribunal be reduced from six months to four months

‘Stakes are not only environmental, but economic’ – Diving association on Ċirkewwa Marine Park monitoring

August 18, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Malta Ranger Unit has done an outstanding job at Ċirkewwa, the association said

Water quality of Maltese beaches registers stark decline

August 17, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Maltese waters have suffered a downgrade from best in Europe to bang average

Casino visitor numbers fall in 2025, but gaming revenue rises by 18%

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The total number of visits to local casinos between January and December of 2025 stood at 846,848