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Three fatal, and over 1,000 non-fatal accidents at work reported in first half of 2026

September 10, 2026
by BN Writer

The highest number of non-fatal accidents were recorded in the construction sector

EU proposes simpler public procurement rules which include ‘European preference’ mechanisms

September 10, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'We are cutting bureaucracy and making it easier for our SMEs to compete,' EU Commission VP says

Malta International Airport records 12.3% passenger growth in August

September 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Italy was the leading driver of passenger traffic for the second consecutive month

Enemalta defends Gozo grid investment after power cuts hit recently upgraded areas

September 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The power company said it will continue to strengthen Gozo's energy supply after critical issues affected thousands last month

Here’s the scoop: What does an ice cream cost in Malta?

September 9, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Your choice of frozen treat can cost anything from less than €2 to considerably more than an hour’s minimum wage

KM Malta Airlines unable to offer alternative flights this week to those affected by London disruptions

September 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Disruptions caused by technical system failures affecting the UK’s National Air Traffic Services air traffic control systems

MDB backs a greener future for Malta’s buildings

September 7, 2026
by BN Writer

Malta Development Bank’s sustainability schemes can help eligible businesses finance green upgrades, from more efficient equipment to major rehabilitation projects

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Share-based compensation schemes

August 13, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The Malta Stock Exchange had recommended the introduction of partial share-based compensation for C-suite executives of equity issuers in Malta

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Joseph Bugeja

ETS and ETS 2 threaten to make Malta’s connectivity to Europe unaffordable

August 7, 2026
by Joseph Bugeja

The EU must fully acknowledge the pressures Malta’s international transport sector is already facing

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Rising unemployment reflects skills gap among Maltese workers, economist says

September 7, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Economist Professor Philip von Brockdorff said that ‘AI can restrict job opportunities for persons with very low skills’

40.8% say their financial situation is better this year than last, survey finds

September 4, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

3 out of every 4 people say their standard of living is average

Two bids submitted to replace Gozo Channel’s Nikolaos

September 2, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Caronte e Tourist and Ragusa Xpress are the two companies that placed the bid

SuperCharger Ventures announces €10M Fund I to back EdTech and Future of Work startups

September 2, 2026
by BN Writer

The fund will focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups that have completed an accelerator program

eCabs Technologies CEO pitches digital growth to Australia’s taxi sector

September 1, 2026
by BN Writer

Matthew Bezzina tells Australia’s leading taxi operators that the rise of ridehailing giants is not the end of their business

Alkagesta reports record first-half results as revenue reaches €3.02 billion

September 1, 2026
by BN Writer

Trading volumes for the first half of 2026 rose 53% year over year to 4.9 million metric tonnes

Gozo tourism operators lament ‘embarrassing’ weekend power cuts

August 31, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Tourism operators were left fuming after suffering substantial losses

Malta launches new ScamAlert portal as authorities step up fight against financial fraud

August 31, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The portal covers a range of scams and explains how they operate, while directing users towards the appropriate authority

Registered unemployment continues to rise year on year

August 28, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Unemployment increased by over 300 people in July 2026 compared to the same month last year

Government deficit rises to €552.2 million by end of July

August 28, 2026
by BN Writer

Total expenditure by the close of July 2026 stood at €5.37 billion

Malta Startup Space gets new website aimed at better connecting the sector

August 28, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The aim of the network is to bring together all startup ecosystem stakeholders in one place, he said