More electric than petrol passenger cars being added to Malta’s roads

August 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Diesel passenger cars have been on the decline for a number of years

Malta Chamber of Commerce welcomes planning appeals reform, but suggests shortened timeframes

August 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

It is recommending that the period for determination by the tribunal be reduced from six months to four months

‘Stakes are not only environmental, but economic’ – Diving association on Ċirkewwa Marine Park monitoring

August 18, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Malta Ranger Unit has done an outstanding job at Ċirkewwa, the association said

Water quality of Maltese beaches registers stark decline

August 17, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Maltese waters have suffered a downgrade from best in Europe to bang average

Casino visitor numbers fall in 2025, but gaming revenue rises by 18%

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The total number of visits to local casinos between January and December of 2025 stood at 846,848

Construction of Mater Dei Emergency Department extension and new acute mental health wards to start today

August 17, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The existing Emergency Department will remain fully operational throughout the works

One in four Malta workers work in their free time, new EU study shows

August 14, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

A new report examines how the growth of teleworking and flexible working arrangements is affecting employees' lives

MTCA warns public over fake tax refund websites

August 14, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The warning follows an alert issued earlier this week by LESA over fraudulent messages claiming recipients had outstanding traffic contraventions

State aid scheme for fishery companies facing higher fuel prices due to Middle East conflict approved

August 14, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The scheme was approved under the The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework

Blue bin textile collection service looking for government support as ‘surge in logistics costs’ takes its toll

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Textile waste management can no longer rely solely on the financial sacrifice of a single private operator,' it said

Airfares to and from Malta increased by average of 42% between 2023 and 2025

August 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'Fares continue to vary according to route, demand, seasonality, booking date and seat availability,' KM Malta Airlines Executive Chairperson says

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

AI transparency rules take effect: What Maltese businesses need to know

August 13, 2026
by Julia Falzon

Businesses are being encouraged to create an inventory of their AI systems and establish their role under the Act

‘Not the image Malta should portray’: MHRA President objects to soldiers patrolling Swieqi

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

'It is not their job and I wonder what powers they have in cases where a contravention is taking place'

Former San Luċjan oil depot earmarked for transformation into innovation hub

August 12, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The framework seeks to safeguard surrounding agricultural land as well as nearby ecologically and historically sensitive protected areas