Tourism: 55% of collective accommodation bed growth since 2020 concentrated in St Julian’s, Gżira
St Julian’s alone accounted for the increase of 4,754 beds
‘It is premature to speak about events at this stage’: PM does not commit to reopening timetable for gatherings
In a statement, Malta’s entertainment and arts lobby called for a tiered return
Once businesses reopen, Government to begin roll-out of second round of vouchers
€54 million worth of vouchers will be issued for locals to spend at Malta’s retail shops, restaurants and hospitality
WATCH: Schools to reopen in staggered approach from Monday, non-essential shops, services to open 26th April
Restaurants will not reopen to in-house dining in April, while bars are to remain closed
BREAKING: Prime Minister Robert Abela to address press conference at 10.30
He is expected to announce the reopening of schools from next Monday
‘We need to know soon’: Restaurants doubtful of re-opening after 11th April
The closures were initially announced to run till at least 11th April
Ryanair to launch new Malta route
Two weekly flights are expected to operate between Malta and Genoa from this summer
Unemployment in February unchanged from previous month
Males are more likely to be unemployed than females, and the gap looks set to grow
Schools to reopen on Monday, hints Prime Minister
During a radio interview, Robert Abela said that 'priority will be given to education'
‘Sustainable development and business competitiveness must live side by side’ – MMF Chairman
Dr Joe Borg calls for a 'race to the top' to protect the environment
Doctors union calls out random swabbing on commercial flights as ‘significant risk’
It also argued that large scale commercial parties should only go on once herd immunity is reached
‘Going down the mountain is more hazardous than going up’ – Deputy PM says restrictions to be lifted gradually
Chris Fearne warns a relaxation of restrictions will be considered in a gradual and scientific way
‘Issue vouchers before June to help tourists experience an island which is alive’
The Association for Catering Establishments also approved of the slogan chosen to promote Malta abroad
Malta’s hourly labour costs fall hardest in EU from 2019 to 2020
Average hourly labour costs in the EU ranged from €6.50 to €45.80
Industry bodies praise tourism recovery strategy
SME Chamber, FATTA and MHRA welcome aid as they warn against complacency
‘The viability and solvency of Maltese businesses will be put to the test by a rollback of COVID support’
BOV Chairman Gordon Cordina argues Malta must maintain the integrity of its firms and households