BN Talks

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

On-the-spot fines for tourists officially doubled to €50

August 4, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The minimum price of on-the-spot fines has doubled from €25 to €50

Irish media highlights Malta’s €11k fines for leaving farmland idle

August 3, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

An article reported that Malta's Labour Government is targeting non-farmer investors who acquire agricultural land but leave it unused

MDA welcomes construction waste recycling incentives, calls for stronger circular

August 3, 2026
by BN Writer

'Measures that encourage the proper recycling and recovery of construction waste contribute directly to reducing landfill dependency'

Government consumption added 1.5 percentage points to GDP growth in Q1, Central Bank states

August 3, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

HICP inflation excluding energy and food increased slightly to 2.4 per cent

Malta Government Stock issue attracts €852 million in applications

July 31, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Retail investors submitted applications worth around €162 million by the closing deadline

In a span of 13 years Malta’s housing prices saw an increase of 53.5% according to Eurostat

July 31, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Up until 2023 63% of the Maltese population lived in apartments

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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

Edward Rizzo

Equity participation on the MSE

July 2, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Meaningful reforms are still needed to revive investor confidence

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MFSA launches consultation on rules for aircraft financial leasing companies

July 31, 2026
by BN Writer

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a public consultation on proposed rules for aircraft financial leasing companies and related due ...

Government debt approaching €12 billion with a deficit of €463.5 million in the first half of 2026

July 31, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Recurrent revenue saw an increase of €681 million when compared to the same period in the previous year

Fishing vessel electricity and water service charges to be cut by up to 57%

July 31, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Electricity charges for other vessels registered as MFC will meanwhile be reduced by 17 per cent

Sliema Wanderers FC plans two-floor expansion at Tigné, includes gym, padel courts and commercial space

July 31, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Once the project is complete, 'the club will finally become self-sustainable with a good budget,' club president says

Malta’s 10-year tourist number target could be reached in one

July 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Total expenditure per capita during their stay in the first half of this year decreased to €842

Uber faces Malta licence suspension threat as new cab rules come into force

July 30, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Uber says it will implement the necessary technology within the next two weeks

G-accelerator Malta call reached key milestones with selection committee and idea pitch

July 30, 2026
by BN Writer

The Selection Committee represented the final stage of a rigorous selection process following two rounds of interviews

SD Holdings grows revenue 12% to €111.3 million as Hard Rock Hotel Malta nears opening

July 30, 2026
by BN Writer

Revenue rose by €12.1 million on the prior year's €99.2 million

Planning Commission refuses Qormi UCA application

July 30, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The applicant was given until Thursday to submit fresh and accurate drawings substantially reducing the scale of the proposed development

iPhone 17 Pro: Malta not in global price survey – but its price suggests it would rank among Europe’s priciest

July 30, 2026
by BN Writer

A report priced the same 256GB model worldwide and found stark differences driven by taxes, tariffs and currency swings

Overpopulation concerns increase among businesses, survey finds

July 30, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Lack of good governance and increase in inflation were the second and third highest choices