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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

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

Construction of Mater Dei Emergency Department extension and new acute mental health wards to start today

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The existing Emergency Department will remain fully operational throughout the works

One in four Malta workers work in their free time, new EU study shows

August 14, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

A new report examines how the growth of teleworking and flexible working arrangements is affecting employees' lives

MTCA warns public over fake tax refund websites

August 14, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The warning follows an alert issued earlier this week by LESA over fraudulent messages claiming recipients had outstanding traffic contraventions

State aid scheme for fishery companies facing higher fuel prices due to Middle East conflict approved

August 14, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The scheme was approved under the The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework

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Share-based compensation schemes

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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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The importance of free cash flow

July 16, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo urges equity issuers to provide guidance on free cash flow in their communications to the market

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Blue bin textile collection service looking for government support as ‘surge in logistics costs’ takes its toll

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Textile waste management can no longer rely solely on the financial sacrifice of a single private operator,' it said

Airfares to and from Malta increased by average of 42% between 2023 and 2025

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'Fares continue to vary according to route, demand, seasonality, booking date and seat availability,' KM Malta Airlines Executive Chairperson says

Cash still king in Malta as card and mobile payment acceptance trails euro area

August 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Cash remains firmly embedded in Malta's consumer-facing economy, particularly in retail

AI transparency rules take effect: What Maltese businesses need to know

August 13, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Businesses are being encouraged to create an inventory of their AI systems and establish their role under the Act

World’s largest sailing yacht makes first call in Valletta

August 12, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The sailing yacht is 220 metres long, and has three enormous carbon-fibre sails

Malta’s imports from Israel double as mineral fuel purchases surge

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Imports from Israel reached €147.8 million between January and June, up from €73.4 million during the same period in 2025

Flights from Malta face delays and possible cancellations due to volcanic ash clouds

August 11, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The disruptions are not limited to Sicily as flights to Barcelona, Paris and Paphos are experiencing delays

New EU packaging rules to apply from 12th August

August 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The regulation aims to help tackle the environmental challenges caused by packaging

Malta Chamber of Scientists disappointed over Comino permit amid environmental concerns

August 11, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The Chamber called for greater accountability for the environmental costs of tourism and construction

Malta residential promise of sales fall 6.5% in July despite rise in value

August 11, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

San Pawl il-Baħar recorded the highest number of promise of sale agreements

Malta’s exports nearly double in a decade as TradeMalta eyes new international markets

August 11, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Malta exported €29.5 billion of goods in 2025