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Nearly half of Malta’s catering establishments report falling profits as staffing and costs bite

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Profits are deteriorating more sharply than sales

Pushy insurance salesmen exposed in MFSA mystery shopping exercise

October 5, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The exercise involved 17 mystery shopping interactions and covered insurance intermediaries

Aquaculture federation CEO hails cleanup campaign a success as 25,500 litres of oily liquid collected

October 2, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Charlon Gouder said the industry had registered a notable improvement in coastal water conditions this summer

PA orders immediate removal of unauthorised structure outside Piccolo Padre in Sliema

October 2, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The restaurant is owned by Carlo Stivala and is the first expansion since it was set up in Balluta

High rents are killing small retail businesses in Valletta, shop owner says

October 2, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'When you have high rents with low margins, it’s no wonder so many retail shops are leaving Valletta,' she said

Malta tourism surges in August as visitor numbers rise 14.7% and spending hits €629 million

October 2, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

On average, tourists spent €165.50 per night

GWU pushes for shorter working week and twice-yearly COLA payments ahead of the Budget

October 2, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The union is also proposing changes to the COLA mechanism, calling for payments to be distributed in January and June

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ECB rate hikes: Implications for investors

September 17, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The ECB's statements sent important messages to investors on upcoming changes in monetary policy decisions

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Extending the reach of the Maltese equity market

September 10, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

'The privatisation of the MSE could be a major focal point of the MSE internationalisation strategy'

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Malta finalises policy for photovoltaic panels in industrial zones as INDIS identifies sites

October 2, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The new framework has received Cabinet approval

Business roundtable to focus on potential investment opportunities between Malta and the UAE

October 1, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The event will bring together representatives of the Maltese business community and a delegation from the UAE

MEIA calls for Basic Income for Artists pilot in 2027 ahead of the Budget

October 1, 2026
by Julia Falzon

MEIA proposed a National Events and Night-time Economy Strategy to establish a coordinated framework for events and festivals

ATTO Chairman calls higher EU shipping surcharges ‘an unfair burden on businesses’

October 1, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Malta faces €35 million annual hit from higher EU shipping surcharges

Guitar-teaching game company Notey picks Malta as EU base

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Notey is designed for beginner and early-stage learners and helps users learn to play the guitar

Banks register drop in borrowers defaulting on loans

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Local lenders BOV and HSBC attributed the drop to diligent practices and a ‘supportive economic environment’

Subsidies expected to hit €400 million, minister warns of ‘economic catastrophe’ if stopped

September 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Next year the cost for the energy sector is expected to be €500 million, he said

Leadership that makes a difference

September 29, 2026
by BN Writer

A chance to help shape the future of financial services regulation

Youth unemployment rises by almost 700 year-on-year, reaching 9.7% in August

September 29, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Latest NSO statistic shows that unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 remains significantly higher than among older workers

MTA launches board game to introduce youths to tourism industry 

September 29, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Merħba! allows students to gain awareness of potential tourism career paths

Malta minimum-wage earners can afford 6% less food than five years ago

September 28, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Malta recorded the steepest deterioration in the amount of food a minimum wage could buy