BN Talks

Buying from Temu or Shein? Here’s how the EU’s new €3 import duty will work

June 18, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Ordering inexpensive products from outside the EU could soon become noticeably more expensive

Central Bank forecasts Malta’s economy to remain resilient despite global uncertainty

June 17, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

It also forecasts a continued improvement in Malta’s public finances over the coming years

Czech site names Malta Europe’s best road trip destination due to low fuel costs

June 17, 2026
by Tim Diacono

At €1.34 per litre, Malta currently enjoys the most affordable petrol in Europe

SuperCharger Ventures opens applications for next Malta cohort

June 17, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Malta-based EdTech startup accelerator is accepting applications until 1st July

Bank of Valletta reverses duplicate payments arising from technical issue

June 16, 2026
by Robert Fenech

'All impacted accounts have been restored to their correct balances,' Bank says

Provisional agreement on EU air passenger rights reform reached

June 16, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The reform aims reinforce passenger protection while ensuring a fair balance with airlines’ operational realities

Malta’s gaming industry: A pillar of economic growth and employment

June 15, 2026
by BN Writer

Malta is now a global leader in online entertainment technology

Blogs
Edward Rizzo

The second wave of the AI rally

May 21, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

'Semiconductor sector is essentially the largest contributor to the strong gains across the broader market,’ Edward Rizzo says

Edward Rizzo

MedservRegis: From turnaround to further expansion

May 14, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

'The financial turnaround of the past three years is now beginning to translate into more tangible shareholder returns'

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MEIA calls for review of Malta Biennale governance amid concerns over participant relations

June 15, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

MEIA said it had received reports over recent months relating to contractual processes, delayed payments, communication issues, and more

Hyatt Centric Malta hotel officially inaugurated

June 15, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Located on Triq Santu Wistin in St Julian’s, the hotel has 170 rooms

Trident Trust marks 15 years in Malta, eyes expansion into next chapter

June 15, 2026
by BN Writer

Trident Trust said it is ‘just getting started’ locally

PA starts process to remove tract of land in Żejtun from development zone

June 12, 2026
by BN Writer

Planning Authority says the review is being undertaken in recognition of the area’s ‘high agricultural, ecological and cultural value’

Demolition and excavation banned from several Maltese streets this summer 

June 12, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Annual summer initiative seeks to minimise the inconvenience that construction sites can cause

European Central Bank raises interest rates as Iran war generates inflation pressures

June 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Eurosystem staff revised up their baseline projection for inflation in 2026 and 2027

Malta returns to WorldSkills Europe membership

June 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Malta’s membership was formally ratified during the WorldSkills Europe General Assembly 2026 in Helsinki

‘I often encountered vague or outdated perceptions of Malta,’ Malta’s High Commissioner to the UK says

June 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

A high-level visit for diplomats was organised to provide a first-hand experience of what Malta and Gozo have to offer

Malta’s sovereign credit rating affirmed by S&P with stable outlook

June 11, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

S&P highlighted Malta’s continued economic resilience

First Greek neobank Snappi engages Malta-based Veracloud to strengthen digital operations

June 11, 2026
by BN Writer

Snappi selected BlueVoyant and Veracloud to design and operate a comprehensive cybersecurity framework

Commission ‘recognises island challenges’, Malta Business Bureau now calls for tangible solutions 

June 10, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Strategy makes special reference to examples of EU legislation that hinder the connectivity of islands, MBB says