Gozitans happier than most, report more satisfaction with jobs, relationships
For six years, Gozo recorded consistent increases across all key satisfaction indicators
Nearly half of Malta’s businesses worry about employee shortages
Ongoing worries include the lack of good governance and the level of corruption, with inflation continuing to impact operational costs
Kamra tal-Periti ‘never presented’ with proposal to reform entire planning system
Meanwhile, it flags key concerns with various aspects of the proposals
Malta Chamber says new planning proposals ‘increase political interference’
It has issued a sharp rebuke to the Government’s proposed amendments to planning legislation
CBDF urges Mrieħel landowners to green up Central Business District
The foundation is inviting stakeholders to join forces in embellishing their places of work
Malta’s economy expands in Q1 2025, but growth moderates amid global uncertainty
Despite economic expansion, the output surplus narrowed to 0.6% from 1% in Q4 2024
Malta well-positioned to benefit from new US – EU trade agreement
The trade deal offers a clear signal of renewed transatlantic cooperation
‘Some places have become a jungle’: Hosts and residents react to short-let clampdown proposals
The petition has drawn mixed reactions from hosts and residents, with some backing stricter rules and others urging caution
Proposed planning reform ‘no walkover for developers,’ says MDA
The development lobby group believes automatic suspension of permits upon appeal is ‘unjust’ and ‘invites abuse’
ECB holds interest rates steady as inflation hits 2% target
Governing Council signals caution amid global uncertainty and easing domestic pressures
Government tables bill to overhaul tax enforcement and introduce tougher penalties for financial crime
Among the most notable proposals is the establishment of a harmonised framework for out-of-court settlements across all major tax laws
Petition launched for tougher rules on short-lets as noise and waste issues mount
'It’s important that Parliament takes this thing seriously'
Business conditions remain positive in Q2, but sectoral disparities persist – Central Bank of Malta
A net 33% of business anticipate an improvement in short-term business activity
Malta’s tourism paradox: Can we really have both quantity and quality?
Tony Zahra from the MHRA and Professor Lino Briguglio give their perspective on the fate of tourism in Malta
From 17 to 41: Boating collisions in Malta more than double in two years
There were a total of 248 reported boating incidents in 2024 alone
Malta’s missing soundstage: ‘We’re losing a lot of work,’ says film crew member
The long-promised soundstage obtained planning approval in 2022, but seems to have gotten mired in delays