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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

Government set to toughen on-the-spot fines as ministers review new enforcement measures

July 29, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Minister Clifton Grima says that the on-the-spot fines was a good move

FinanceMalta aiming to strengthen its presence in the North American market

July 29, 2026
by Julia Falzon

FinanceMalta is exploring a financial services event in New York in spring 2027 to strengthen its presence in North America

AI generated content and chatbots will soon have to be clearly labelled under new EU transparency rules

July 28, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Hefty fines await companies that fail to disclose AI-generated content under new EU rules

MDA calls for better protections for workers in extreme heat

July 28, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Michael Stivala says a national building code will be launched in the coming months

eCabs Technologies appoints John Catania as Chief Technology Officer

July 28, 2026
by BN Writer

'My core objective is to replicate the international scaling success I witnessed and contributed to at Altaro'

Business investment makes up lion’s share of Malta’s €140 million spend on R&D

July 28, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Most of the R&D activity in engineering and technology and medical sciences was undertaken in the business enterprise sector

Blogs
Edward Rizzo

Malta’s reporting season ahead

Edward Rizzo

Malta’s dividend league table

June 25, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Most retail investors nowadays have an overriding preference to invest in bonds

Edward Rizzo

Continued operating progress at Farsons

June 18, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Farsons’ beverage business delivered another year of record revenue and higher profitability in FY2025/26

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Pharmacists warn Equality Bill could undermine right to conscientious objection

July 28, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The Chamber of Pharmacists highlighted the ‘paradox’ of the Bill

High property prices driving buyers to buy what they can afford – not what they want

July 28, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Buyers becoming more cautious, transaction growth slowed, construction firms believe their segment of the market has reached a plateau

Chamber President pushes for publication of KM Malta Airlines accounts: ‘It’s not a partisan question’

July 28, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Prime Minister says the Government is focusing on a more digitalised economy

Family help key to getting on property ladder as first-time buyers face stressful search

July 27, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Four in 10 first-time buyers received family financial support to purchase their home

Malta launches call for bids for humanitarian assistance to Gaza 

July 27, 2026
by Tim Diacono

The Foreign Affairs Ministry is procuring three types of WASH kits

Average wealth per adult in Malta stood at $163,655, global report finds

July 27, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The report also shows that just over 50 per cent of Malta’s population have assets worth above $100,000

Tourists fined €200 could be ordered to leave Malta before holiday ends

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'we cannot and will not accept a small number of individuals abusing our hospitality,' minister says

Opposition Leader Alex Borg calls for urgent MCESD meeting on power cuts

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Repeated and prolonged power cuts can no longer be regarded as isolated incidents, Alex Borg says

Government social security spending rises to €946.1 million in first half of 2026

July 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The difference represents an increase of 10.3% over the preceding year

ECB keeps three interest rates unchanged amid ‘highly volatile’ energy price outlook

July 24, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

With today’s decision, the Governing Council remains well positioned to navigate the uncertainty caused by the conflict

Shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes revealed, have your say

July 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The ten design proposals are based on two themes