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Malta’s residential property sales fall 11.5% year-on-year in September

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

At €306 million, the value of transactions fell by 10.8%

Enemalta gradually restoring electricity following widespread power cut

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

It has not yet indicated when electricity supply is expected to be fully restored

Who really holds the power in Malta’s maritime sector? New study maps the key players

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

New research examines how power, legitimacy and urgency are distributed among the key players in Malta’s maritime logistics sector

Malta Chamber hits back at Clyde Caruana over ‘cheap foreign worker’ claims

October 7, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Chamber says Minister's comments 'misdiagnose the root cause of Malta’s economic bottlenecks'

AI, sanctions, and sophisticated crime are reshaping financial sector’s risk, bankers told

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The challenges were discussed at a Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA) conference

BNF Bank becomes Premium Partner of the Royal Malta Golf Club

October 7, 2026
by BN Writer

The bank will become the principal sponsor of the club that welcomes more than 100 young golfers each season

EU ETS creating ‘serious competition distortions’, Malta Maritime Forum says

October 7, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The MMF warned that losing mainline shipping services could affect Malta’s wider economy

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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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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

Malta Maritime Summit puts geopolitical risks, regulation and decarbonisation in focus

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The summit brings together maritime industry representatives, international experts and global institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities

2027 COLA expected at around €5, says Finance Minister

October 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The figure is expected to become clearer once the latest Retail Price Index data is available

Malta’s tourism success should not be measured by arrivals alone – Robert Abela

October 6, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Prime Minister wants s a model increasingly based on quality, value and sustainability

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

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