Hotels report strong 2024 so far, optimistic about a very busy summer
Trends are shifting in the preference for last-minute bookings, hotels say
BOV ordered to pay out €363 million in Deiulemar bondholders case, Italian tribunal rules
Bank says it will be appealing the decision
EU relaxes state aid laws to confront semiconductor shortages
The European Chips Act is expected to bolster Europe's competitiveness, resilience
Stimulus cheques risk losing effect if money is spent on foreign goods, economist says
...but scheme could drive domestic demand as tourism industry struggles
HSBC Malta warns card transactions may still ‘occasionally’ be declined despite resumption of services
It announced an upgrade to its card systems at the start of February
Storms in the Netherlands and roadside rose-sellers cause headaches for florists
Price of importing certain rose varieties has doubled
Alert: BOV warns services may go offline on Tuesday night
The outage will be in effect from 1am to 7am
Moving house? You’ll find bubble wrap is in short supply
The product is out of stock from several suppliers
‘It has to happen’: Finance Minister sheds light on status of efforts to get Malta off FATF grey list
Clyde Caruana does not entertain the idea of Malta not coming off the grey list
Confirmed: Restaurants with a licence allowing up to 300 people can do away with socially distanced tables
Restaurants, snack bars and kazini no longer have to ask for vaccine certificate
Majority of Gozo tourist-based businesses report better 2021, despite disappointing festive season
COVID uncertainty, subdued demand, staff shortages and cost pressures cited as major challenges
Despite challenging end-of-year, local firms’ investment and hiring plans remain encouraging
Manufacturing and services firms are aiming to increase hiring, but demand for workers falls in construction and retail
Malta’s pastizzerias also feel the pinch of rising costs – with some planning to raise prices
They are being hit by increasing rent, ingredient and staff costs, alongside general COVID impacts
Malta’s pharmacies to open on Sunday afternoons thanks to new agreement
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Government and the Chamber of Pharmacists
Bottle return scheme operator proposes doing away with fee predicted to crush craft beer sector
The waiving of the fee is dependent on a number of conditions, however
WATCH: Fearne seeks to allay business concerns with end of quarantine hotel for TCNs with work permit
He announced plans for the Government's roadmap with a raft of measures to be eased in the coming months