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EU Commission unveils record €1.816 trillion budget – but faces an uphill battle on the negotiations table

July 17, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

The plan, touted as 'more strategic, more flexible, more transparent,' seeks to reallocate funds toward competitiveness, defence, and crisis resilience

Institute of Tourism Studies expands footprint in China with second campus in Zhengzhou

July 16, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The new campus is the result of a partnership between the ITS and Zhengzhou Tourism College (ZTC)

WeTransfer to train AI on user files

July 15, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

This includes any kind of file, from films, photos, artworks, sensitive information and so on

New EIB and BOV partnership channels ‘fresh financing to Maltese businesses’

July 15, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The banks say this initiative is designed to enhance the working capital and investment capacity of Maltese mid-sized firms

Passenger traffic between Malta and Gozo grew by nearly 8% in Q2 2025

July 15, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Vehicle crossings and fast ferry usage also surged

New Malta-backed incubator to fuel Europe’s semiconductor startups

July 15, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

The ChipStart EU program provides a one-year, no-cost incubation opportunity for semiconductor startups in the European Economic Area

Government renews scholarship scheme for tech postgrads

July 15, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

In 2024 the Pathfinder Digital Scholarship issued €125,000 in funding, supporting 13 Master’s and 3 PhD students

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Central Bank of Malta turns to green securities to meet climate objectives

June 12, 2025
by Robert Fenech

Investment strategy shifts further toward Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and sustainable bonds

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Edward Rizzo

Farsons – a year of strategic importance

June 5, 2025
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo delves into Simonds Farsons Cisk’s plan to spin-off its food businesses into a new listed company

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Africa Select Equity Fund – Providing investors with access to Africa’s economic expansion

July 15, 2025
by BN Writer

Mediterrania Capital Partners’ Africa Select Equity Fund offers investors access to one of the world’s most promising emerging markets

Young adults lead Malta’s tourist arrivals in May 2025

July 14, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Visitors aged 25 to 44 made up the largest group of inbound tourists

Demand for electric vehicles holds strong despite €3,000 cut to government grant

July 14, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Hybrid models also continue to attract buyers, despite the end of the grant

Accessible student loans scheme extended

July 14, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

The FSMA + scheme allows students to cover tuition fees, accommodation expenses while pursuing further education in Malta and abroad

Local filmmakers paid just €250 to screen at Mediterrane Film

July 11, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The figure stands in stark contrast to the estimated €5 million total spend

Malta now more densely populated than the Maldives

July 11, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

Malta is ahead of the Maldives and Bangladesh

Malta International Airport closes in on one million passengers in June

July 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Meanwhile, aircraft traffic movement rose by 4.5 per cent year on year

Malta’s population hits 574,250 in 2024, up by 1.9% 

July 10, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

Total net migration was at 10,614 persons, the vast majority being non-EU citizens

Service excellence as a cornerstone of Avenue 77 workspace experience

July 10, 2025
by BN Writer

Providing excellent service is a foundational aspect of what makes working at Avenue 77 a great experience

Goldman Sachs Alternatives finalises Melita acquisition

July 9, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Goldman Sachs Alternatives focuses on alternative investments, which are financial assets outside traditional categories like stocks, bonds, and cash

Kebab Factory launches tiered in-store discounts for Bolt drivers

July 9, 2025
by BN Writer

Bolt drivers can now enjoy in-store discounts at Kebab Factory, with tiered savings tied to their Bolt Rewards level