Short-term rental restrictions step in right direction, ‘but more needs to be done’ – MHRA President
Tony Zahra says short term rentals are having a major impact on the level of tourists coming to Malta
BN Talks
2026 Edition
Education
June 4, 2025
Mastering the language of business: How BELS is crafting bespoke training for a dynamic economy
BELS Malta Director of Studies Arianna Muscat on how the language school helps companies equip their teams for success.
Tax
June 3, 2025
Built differently – CLA Malta offers custom solutions in a cookie-cutter landscape of tax advisory and business
Their client-centric philosophy extends far beyond conventional consultancy.
PN proposes tax reduction for SMEs in latest electoral pledges
PN Leader Alex Borg announced a package of seven measures
Maltese ELT sector faces teacher shortage, says FELTOM CEO
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
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
The PN is also proposing a removal of tax on the first €10,000 earned through part-time and overtime work
Mature student market seeing growth in ELT sector – FELTOM CEO
Students aged 50+ choose Malta not only for the experience, but for the relationships they can build
PN proposes public-private partnership for Selmun health park
This setup would help ensure quality, accessibility and effective coordination, the party said
PN will invest in attracting AI and new space sector, announces plan for Cultural Port District
Investment in AI, data and new space sector will create quality jobs, Alex Borg says
Blogs
Jamil Schembri
The biggest hurdle to homeownership
Edward Rizzo
Foreign banks dominate MGS auction
Edward Rizzo
Surge in sovereign bond yields
Why sovereign bonds defied their traditional ‘safe haven’ status in March
Edward Rizzo
BOV’s balance sheet surpasses €16.5 billion
BOV reported stronger-than-expected profitability for 2025
Alison Micallef
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
Maltese fertiliser importers still insulated from Iran war fallout – but concerns remain over future impact
Supply and pricing remain stable for now
KM Malta Airlines adds flights after strong demand from overseas voters
pproximately 90% of bookings so far originated from Brussels and London
Malta records among EU’s lowest electricity prices
According to new data from Eurostat, Malta is the second cheapest country in the EU after Hungary
Melita tests quantum-secure link on live network in Malta
The system was deployed over Melita’s existing fibre network
Malta Chamber of Commerce specifies right to request remote working, four day week, as concerns
When productivity and competitiveness are lacking, employees also suffer, the Chamber said
Introduction of offshore bunkering facilities important for sector’s future – MMF Chairman
MMF welcomes PN's offshore LNG fuel bunkering proposal
PN proposes LNG bunkering services on Hurd’s Bank
The project would result in the removal of the LNG tanker from Delimara
Tourist arrivals increase by 16.3% in Q1 2026
A total of 806,563 tourists visited Malta between January and March 2026
MDA cites Central Bank findings to defend stability of Malta’s property market
The Association referenced the Central Bank’s 2025 Annual Report, which indicated that property prices were slightly undervalued during the year
Robert Abela pledges discussion on compressed four-day week
Robert Abela says workers should have a right to request compressed workweeks and remote work
Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation celebrates journalists’ access to beneficial owner register
Access to the register of ulimate beneficial owners of Maltese firms was restricted in 2022
