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

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

MHRA calls for national climate resilience plan amid summer power cuts

July 27, 2026
by Julia Falzon

‘Malta needs a national plan for heat resilience and reliable electricity,’ says MHRA

Most Maltese restaurants fund investments out of their own pockets

July 27, 2026
by Tim Diacono

84% of local catering establishments carried out some kind of investment in the past two years

Business conditions improve, but 86% report higher costs

July 27, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Meanwhile net balance of businesses reporting improved conditions rose to 41%, from 33% in the previous quarter

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