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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

MFSA sounds alarm over rise in financial scams, flags unauthorised entities operating in Malta

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Scammers and entities are keeping busy with a series of fraudulent campaigns and companies

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

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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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Chip stocks lead the bull market

July 9, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

International equity markets performed very strongly during the first half of 2026

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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

MIA welcomes over 1.1 million passengers in July, nearly 15% more than previous year

August 11, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

July’s seat load factor, which stood at 87.6 per cent, indicated high utilisation of available seat capacity, company says

Malta centre stage in new four-part travel series inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey

August 10, 2026
by BN Writer

The first episode aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4, Canada on CBC and Australia on SBS

Melita Business extends nearly two-decade partnership with Pitre Bathrooms

August 7, 2026
by BN Writer

The renewed agreement will see Pitre Bathrooms continue to utilise the full suite of Melita Business services

The financial engine behind international trade

August 7, 2026
by BN Writer

BOV recognised as Malta's Best Trade Finance Bank 2026. Joseph Rodgers explains how the Bank helps businesses trade with confidence

Apartment price level in St Julian’s and Ta’ Xbiex jump 14% in the span of a year

August 6, 2026
by Julia Falzon

NSO statistics shows that apartment prices in Sliema are 61% above the national average

Uri Poliavich: Philanthropy, education and the Yael Foundation

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

How Uri Poliavich turned entrepreneurial principles into structural giving across 145 institutions in 48 countries

MFSA hikes maximum base fines for banks from €150,000 to €12.5 million 

August 6, 2026
by Tim Diacono

MFSA updates system used to calculate administrative penalties for banks

Malta’s eCabs Technologies powers Romanian ride-hailing app Blue past 400,000 users

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

eCabs and Blue say that every rider, driver and business customer has been acquired organically.

MDA calls for accelerated investment in Malta’s energy infrastructure, not a new strategy

August 6, 2026
by BN Writer

It believes that the implementation of Malta's long-term energy vision should continue to evolve through regular review