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Why Malta Should Abstain on the EU Tobacco Excise Directive

By Donato Raponi, Former Head of the VAT Unit, European Commission Progressive politics is about more than adopting ambitious policies or using the right political language. It is about making…

Business · 5 Nov 2026 Tate & Lyle to raise prices as Middle East conflict pushes up costs British food ingredients maker Tate & Lyle said on Thursday it plans to raise prices to help offset higher costs as a… Business · 4 Nov 2026 Disney considers thousands of job cuts as cost-cutting drive intensifies Disney is planning to cut several thousand jobs as part of a wider cost-reduction programme, according to people familiar with the matter… Business · 4 Nov 2026 BMW issues second profit warning as Chinese competition drives restructuring German carmaker BMW has issued its second profit warning in a year, citing restructuring costs, including significant job cuts, as it faces… Poland · 3 Nov 2026 Malta-Based Von der Heyden Group Strengthens Poland Presence With New 4-Star Hotel In Poznań Malta-headquartered international investment and development group Von der Heyden Group is further strengthening its longstanding presence in Poland with the announcement of… Telecommunications · 3 Nov 2026 GO Ventures Backs SPASH as It Builds Portfolio of High-Growth Technology Companies GO Ventures, the startup investment arm of the GO Group, has invested in French sports technology company SPASH as it strengthens its… PR Link · 3 Nov 2026 Record 46 Sponsors for FinanceMalta’s 19th Annual Conference Next Week Conference to spotlight Malta’s next generation economy FinanceMalta’s 19th Annual Conference, taking place on 11 and 12 November 2026, has attracted a… PR Link · 2 Nov 2026 Government must take responsibility for economic strategy, infrastructure planning and meeting its electoral commitments – Malta Employers Malta Employers said that determining the country’s economic strategy is government’s responsibility, not the private sector’s. Equally, it is the government’s responsibility… PR Link · 2 Nov 2026 FELTOM Calls for Fair Competition and Sustainable Growth at ICEF Berlin 2026 The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) has called for greater fairness, responsible competition and long-term sustainability within the English… Business · 2 Nov 2026 Ryanair says higher fares on the table as fuel costs rise Ryanair is considering a temporary pay freeze for its staff as it looks to absorb a steep rise in fuel costs linked…