Malta

Half of employees in 25 per cent of companies are non-Maltese

A recent survey by the Malta Employers Association found that one in four firms in the private sector reported that more than 50% of their employees are non-Maltese. Data presented…

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Malta’s dependency on food and the challenges of supply chain

David Fleri Soler, Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Section, Malta Chamber One aspect of our country as an island nation that seemingly continues to go unnoticed, but is of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 October 2023

Updated 1200 Current influx of foreign workers cannot be sustained – Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana insisted that the country cannot sustain the ongoing influx of foreign workers. He…

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Charting an economic model based on quality

Over the past couple of years, particularly while Malta was on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and following delisting, the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) sat down…

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Malta: Sales and marketing job salaries see highest rise in past year

Overall salaries see 5.4 per cent average increase According to misco’s 2023/2024 Salaries and Benefits Report, the past year witnessed significant increases in salaries across all sectors in Malta, with…

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Appeals Court confirms annulment of hospital deal / Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 October 2023

Updated 1105 Government, PN react to Steward court decision In immediate reactions to the Court decision handed out this morning, Government said that it did not wait for the conclusion…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 22 October 2023

Morning Briefing New dentistry clinic inagurated in Gozo Prime Minister Robert Abela officially opened a Dentistry Clinic in Għajnsielem, Gozo. The clinic is equipped with advanced facilities, offering valuable educational…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 October 2023

Updated 1300 Labour MEP says large importers not allowing smaller firms to lower prices Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba s that small importers in Malta were selling products at approximately…

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Malta to host next round of Ukraine peace discussions / Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 October 2023

Updated 130 Malta to host next round of Ukraine peace discussions: Malta has agreed to host the upcoming round of discussions within the Ukraine Peace Formula Initiative, as per the…

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Malta raises concern on impact of ETS on maritime industry / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 October 2023

Updated 1215 Malta raises concern on impact of ETS on maritime industry The European Commission has accepted a a proposal jointly advanced by Malta and other member states to conduct…

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PM reaffirms Malta’s position on Israel-Hamas conflict – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 October 2023

Updated 1300 PM reaffirms Malta's position on Israel-Hamas conflict: Malta condemned unequivocally the action taken by the terrorist group Hamas and while acknowledging the right of Israel to defend itself…

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Migrant’s drowning in Mediterranean prompts criticism of Malta’s rescue policies

A passenger on a rubber boat adrift in the Mediterranean Sea called a rescue hotline on June 23 to plead for help. The boat – carrying 14 migrants from the…

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BCA had oversight of Sofia collapse site, says former regulator / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 October 2023

Updated 1300 BCA had oversight of Sofia collapse site, says former regulator A former high-ranking regulator in the construction sector has stated that the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) had…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 October 2023

Morning Briefing Couple murdered in Marsa A 73-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were killed at a garage in Marsa on Sunday morning. According to Police spokesman Brandon Pisani, a…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 15 October 2023

Morning Briefing Malta needs more resources to investigate fraud - European prosecutor European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi called on Malta to allocate more police resources to assist in the investigation…

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DBRS confirms Malta ‘A’ rating, warns on debt levels / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 14 October 2023

Updated 1215 DBRS confirms Malta 'A' rating DBRS Morningstar, a credit rating agency, has reaffirmed Malta's A rating with a stable outlook. They noted that energy subsidies have aided in…

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PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry / Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 October 2023

Updated 1300 PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed the need for accountability, seriousness, and respect in the construction sector during the Malta Developers…

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Chamber asks for six-month notice prior to elimination of energy subsidy / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 October 2023

Chamber asks for six-month notice prior to elimination of energy subsidy:x The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has requested that the government provide a six-month notice period before…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 October 2023

Updated 1245 Government initiates process to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to become Mayors The government has initiated the legislative process aimed at allowing local councillors aged 16 or 17 to…

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Property sales decline by almost a quarter / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 October 2023

Updated 1300 Property sales decline by almost a quarter: In September, property transactions continued to mirror recent trends, with a decrease in the number of finalised property deeds compared to…

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Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel / Malta News Briefing – Monday 9th October 2023

Updated 1300 Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel Seven Maltese citizens who were in Israel will soon be returning to Malta, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. These individuals had…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 8 October 2023

Morning Briefing Economy Minister seeks better ties with Saudi Economy Minister Silvio Schembri engaged with Saudi investors in Riyadh while attending an international conference centered on the global postal sector.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 October 2023

Updated 1200 Baby among seven injured in Zabbar crash The Times of Malta reports that six people, including four children and a baby just four months old, were rushed to…

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Businesses unhappy with call for investigation of importers / Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 October 2023

Mid-Day Briefing Labour MEP calls for investigation of food importersLabour MEP Alex Agius Saliba, has called upon the European Commission to investigate what he characterized as "effective monopolies" held by…

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FELTOM Welcomes News of New Airline But Voices Concerns About Diminished Connectivity

The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations in Malta (FELTOM) expressed its satisfaction with the news that Malta will retain an independent national airline, whilst also welcoming the long-awaited announcement…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 October 2023

Updated 1230 Malta's electricity supply increases by 7.8% in 2022 In 2022, Malta used a total electricity supply of 2,880.9 GWh, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year, with…

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Malta jails Libyan hijack accomplice

VALLETTA (Reuters) - A supporter of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi who was involved in the hijacking of an aircraft to Malta in 2016 has been jailed for 10 years…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4th October 2023

Morning Briefing Insurers want drivers who got licence through political help to retake test The Malta Insurance Association said that individuals who obtained their driver's license through political intervention should…

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MEA says PM inviting ‘anarchy’ by defending driving test racket / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Updated 1200 MEA says PM inviting 'anarchy' by defending driving test racket The Malta Employers Association have lambasted Prime Minister Robert Abela's response to a scandal revealing covert arrangements for…

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‘New’ Air Malta to fly from March 31 – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd October 2023

Updated 1600 - 'New' Air Malta to fly from March 31 - PM On March 31 next year, a fresh national airline, still carrying the name Air Malta, will embark…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 1 October 2023

Morning Briefing Better stipends for AI, social work students The Education Ministry has revealed that students enrolled in various courses, such as social work, Earth Systems, and Artificial Intelligence, will…

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‘New’ Air Malta to be launched on Monday – reports / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 September 2023

Updated 1215 'New' Air Malta to be launched on Monday - reports Following extended and often challenging negotiations with the European Commission, the government is set to unveil the new…

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Malta: Deficit drops to just over €90m in August

Government’s Consolidated Fund at the end of August 2023 reported a deficit of €90.2 million by the end of August. Between January and August 2023, Recurrent Revenue amounted to €4,157.6…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 September 2023

Updated 1300 Malta hosts high-level migration summit: Political leaders from nine Mediterranean countries, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron are in Malta for a high-level summit…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 September 2023

Morning Briefing Media group calls on Parliament to act on media billsParliament has been asked to establish a select committee tasked with listening to input from the public concerning media…

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Govt launches Pre-Budget Document / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 September 2023

Updated 1230 Pre-Budget Launch: Emphasis on debt reduction, no details on tax reform: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has launched Government's Pre-Budget Document for 2024. In a detailed presentation to social…

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New sectoral agreement for nurses signed – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 September 2023

Updated 1230 New sectoral agreement for nurses signed: A new sectoral agreement for nurses, midwives and ECG technicians was signed, marking the end of prolonged negotiations and labour disputes. Prime…

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Maltese sentiment highlights challenging Budget 2024

The recent Eurobarometer survey for Malta provides crucial insights into the prevailing mood, particularly as the upcoming Budget 2024 looms on the horizon. The economic landscape in Malta, a primary…

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Take-out prices drive Maltese inflation in August – NSO

In August 2023, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the RPI was 4.0 per cent, down from 4.7 per cent in July 2023. Fresh NSO data shows that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 September 2023

Updated 1330 Former Maltese Premier League player convicted of money-laundering Sunday Eboh, a former player in the Malta Premier League, has been convicted of money laundering in connection with a…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 September 2023

Morning Briefing 275 professionals recruited for new scholastic year Education Minister Clifton Grima has announced the recruitment of 275 new professionals, including teachers, Resource Centre staff, and Learning Support Educators…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 September 2023

Morning Briefing Malta calls on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Robert Abela strongly condemned Russia's ongoing disregard for international law through its…

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25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs – Malta News Briefing – Friday 22nd September 2023

Updated 25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs: According to a Eurobarometer survey addressing skills shortages and recruitment in SMEs, approximately 25% of businesses in Malta employ individuals from countries outside…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 September 2023

Morning Briefing Metsola lays down vision for country During her speech at the Nationalist Party's annual mass gathering on the eve of Independence Day, European Parliament President and MEP Roberta…

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CBM report confirms robustness of financial system / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 September 2023

Updated 1220 CBM report confirms robustness of financial system Malta's financial system, as indicated by a report from the Central Bank of Malta, remained strong in the past year, with…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 September 2023

Updated 1300 Inflation drops to below EU average: In August, Malta's annual inflation rate dropped to 5.0%, down from the previous month's 5.6%, resulting in a decrease that once again…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 September 2023

Updated 1215 Revamp of stipends system in the pipeline – PM: Prime Minister Robert Abela announced plans to revamp the stipends system gradually over three years, strengthening it to incentivise…

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China, Malta to work together to promote China-EU ties; China’s Wang Yi heads to Russia

BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China and Malta have agreed to work together to promote China-European Union cooperation, Chinese state media said on Monday. China hopes Malta would continue to…

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Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 September 2023

Morning Briefing Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating Credit rating agency Fitch has re-affirmed Malta's A+ credit rating with a 'stable' outlook. According to Fitch, Malta's credit rating is underpinned by…

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Budget 2024 to be announced on Oct 30 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 September 2023

Updated 1215 Budget 2024 to be announced on October 30 The Budget for 2024 will be presented on October 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced. Abela said on social…

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Maltese still supportive of Ukrainian cause, less of military support – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 September 2023

Updated 1230 Maltese still supportive of Ukrainian cause, less of military support According to a Eurobarometer survey on EU challenges and priorities, two-thirds of the Maltese population believe that the…

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Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end – Fin Min / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 September 2023

Updated 1220 Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end - Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has indicated that negotiations between the Maltese government and the European Commission concerning the future…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 September 2023

Morning Briefing 25% decline in property sales - NSO Property sales experienced a nearly 25% decline last month when compared to August 2022, continuing a pattern of decreasing sales throughout…

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Medical Council not investigating benefit fraud racket yet / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 September 2023

Updated 1220 Discussions on temping agencies at advanced stage - Parl Sec The government is in advanced discussions about regulating temping agencies, according to parliamentary secretary for social dialogue, Andy…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 September 2023

Morning Briefing PN calls for protest on social benefits racket The Nationalist Party has issued a call for the public to come together in a protest outside Parliament this evening.…

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Malta News Briefing / Sunday 10 September 2023

NewsUpdate Benefits for Kickbacks A man who received illicit disability money says a Labour Party canvasser and a former minister’s aide lured him into the benefits fraud racket, in return…

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OFM Soup Kitchen awarded European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta

The OFM Soup Kitchen was formally awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta, awarded each year by the European Parliament. The award ceremony was held at the Soup Kitchen’s…

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