Malta

Board to investigate disability benefits fraud / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 September 2023

Updated 1130 Board to investigate disability benefits fraud A board consisting of three members, with retired judge Antonio Mizzi at its helm, has been appointed to investigate the dispensation of…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 September 2023

Morning Briefing Accused in bloody Zurrieq hold-up had revealed plans to inmate In a court hearing, it was revealed that a woman, who was part of the trio accused of…

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Substantial surge in Malta energy demand / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 September 2023

Updated 1240 SMEs to receive financial aid for ESG reporting SMEs are set to receive financial support to cover advisory services aimed at assisting them in ESG reporting. This new…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6th September 2023

Updated 1240 No sitting MPs involved in benefits scandal - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela stated on Tuesday that no currently serving Member of Parliament is linked to the scandal…

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Malta: GDP grows by 3.9% in second quarter

Provisional estimates published by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to €4.7 billion, registering an increase of €416.9 million, or…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 September 2023

Morning Briefing Economy grows 3.9% in Q2 Provisional estimates published by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to €4.7 billion,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 September 2023

Updated 1205 Chamber rails out against power abuse and clientelism In a strongly-worded statement, the Malta Chamber said that systematic abuses are incurring substantial costs in public funds that could…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 September 2023

Morning Briefing MDA says empty homes are a positive sign According to the Malta Developers Association, the Census findings indicating that a quarter of dwellings in Malta are not used…

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Malta’s informal economy is one of EU’s largest – Eurofound / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 September 2023

Updated 1200 Malta's informal economy is one of EU's largest - EurofoundAccording to a Eurofound report on the 'societal implications of labour market instability,' the informal economy in Malta, where…

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Address labour shortage before reducing foreigners – ACE / Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 September 2023

Updated 1300 Address labour shortage before reducing foreigners - ACE The catering industry has cautioned government that before implementing reductions in the foreign workforce in Malta, a comprehensive strategy should…

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Government identifies six areas for wind or solar farm / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 31 August 2023

Update 1250 Government identifies six areas for wind or solar farms Government has launched its inaugural national policy concerning offshore renewable energy, initiating a period of consultation. The policy envisions…

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Jomic Calleja placed on Europol’s most-wanted register – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 August 2023

Updated 1210 Jomic Calleja placed on Europol's most-wanted registerJomic Calleja Maatouk, a convicted importer of explosives, has been added to Europol's register of Europe's most sought-after fugitives following his disappearance…

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Malta: Mergers and acquisitions expected to bounce back in 2024

The mergers and acquisitions in Malta is experiencing a temporary slump, attributed to several factors including high interest rates, stringent regulatory environments, and increased foreign direct investment scrutiny. Dr Simon…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 August 2023

Updated 1200 Major police raid yields 67 arrests on drugs, illegal residency and prostitution A series of three police operations yielded significant outcomes including the discovery of drugs, apprehension of…

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Long-term vision needed for Gozo’s sustainable growth

by James Vella Clark, Communications Manager, Corporate ID Group With a population of nearly 40,000, Gozo is facing critical challenges that demand long-term vision and decisive action according to Daniel…

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Trump DC trial set for March 2024, in thick of GOP presidential fight

Donald Trump will stand trial in March 2024 for trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat, one day before Republican voters in more than a dozen U.S. states will decide whether…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 August 2023

Morning Briefing PM promises long-lasting support to Maltese traditions PM Robert Abela affirmed his commitment to uphold and invest in the cultural heritage and customs of Malta. During visits to…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 27 August 2023

Morning Briefing Bank account closure should be decision of last resort - Arbiter Financial Services Arbiter Alfred Mifsud said that a bank must resort to closing a client's account only…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 August 2023

Update 1300 Jeweller tied and beaten in Zurrieq hold-up: A jeweller was tied up and beaten by two thieves in Żurrieq on Friday evening,The man, 67, from Fgura, was found…

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Debt levels reach €9.4bn despite deficit decrease / Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 August 2023

Debt reaches €9.4bn despite deficit decrease - NSO By the end of July 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €302.4 million, the NSO said today. Compared to…

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Malta: Central Bank revises growth forecast to 3.7%

According to the Central Bank of Malta's latest forecasts, Malta's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 3.7% this year, down from just above 7% in 2022 and…

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Four-star hotels most common choice among Spring visitors / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 August 2023

Updated 1215 CBM forecasts GDP to grow by 3.7%, inflation to remain elevated: According to the Central Bank of Malta’s latest forecasts, Malta’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to…

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Taxi driver hospitalised after altercation / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 August 2023

Updated 1230 Taxi driver hospitalised after altercation: A 64-year-old taxi operator residing in Għargħur suffered injuries following a dispute at Ċirkewwa on the evening of Tuesday. According to an observer,…

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Gozo tourism increases, but consumers wary of spending / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 August 2023

Updated 1200 Gozo tourism increases, but consumers wary of spending - GTA While the tourist figures in Gozo, even during the peak Santa Marija period, seem to have reverted to…

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Decline in construction sector enters second year -report / Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 August 2023

Updated 1200 Decline in construction sector enters second year -report The decline in the construction sector has extended into its second consecutive year, contracting by 14% during the initial three…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 20 August 2023

News update Financial incentives for police not to retire after 25 years planned - PM Financial incentives will be introduced for police officers to encourage them to stay on past…

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Inflation drops slightly, still above EU average / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 August 2023

Updated 1300 Inflation drops slightly, still above EU average Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) reveals that Malta's inflation rate in July dropped to 5.6% from the preceding…

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BCA’s first CEO reveals different views with Minister / Malta News Briefing – Friday 18 August 2023

Updated 1200 BCA's first CEO reveals different views with MinisterThe former Chief Executive of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Karl Azzopardi revealed that Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi did not…

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OHSA Chair calls for name and shame in construction industry – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 17 August 2023

Updated 1255 OHSA Chair calls for name and shame in construction industry Speaking during the public inquiry that is looking into the death of Jean Paul Sofia, Perit David Xuereb,…

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Four police officers suspended after mileage fraud investigation / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 16 August 2023

Updated 1200 Four police officers suspended after mileage fraud investigationFour police officers have been placed on suspension in connection with an ongoing investigation into the manipulation of mileage readings on…

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Catania airport reopens, some Maltese remain stranded / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 15 August 2023

Updated 1130 Catania airport reopens, some Maltese remain stranded After a temporary closure of Catania airport due to the eruption of Mount Etna, operations have resumed; however, a cluster of…

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Woman drowns in St Paul’s Bay – Malta News Briefing – Monday 14 August 2023

Updated 1245 Woman drowns in St Paul's Bay: A woman tragically lost her life after facing distress while swimming in St Paul's Bay. The incident took place around 10am near…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 13 August 2023

Update Attempted self-harm incident at police headquarters, stopped just in time A man, being held at the police headquarters in Floriana, was hospitalised on Saturday night after attempting to harm…

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Nurses approve new collective agreement / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 12 August 2023

Updated 1230 PM takes aim at developers who submit applications violating policies Prime Minister Robert Abela has expressed his disapproval towards developers who submit applications that violate established planning policies,…

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Maltese rank 13th in financial knowledge, EU survey shows / Malta News Briefing – Friday 11 August 2023

Updated 1130 Maltese rank 13th in financial knowledge, EU survey shows Maltese individuals have demonstrated a moderate level of performance in financial literacy, according to a survey by Eurobarometer. When…

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Mother’s testimony kicks off Sofia public inquiry / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 10 August 2023

Updated 1230 Mother's testimony kicks off Sofia public inquiry: The inaugural hearing of the public inquiry investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of construction worker Jean Paul Sofia took…

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Five persons in Court today as proceedings on Sofia death commence / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 9 August 2023

Updated 1220 Quarter of Maltese workforce unable to afford vacation Data collected by the European trade unions lobby reveals that a quarter of the workforce in Malta is unable to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 8 August 2023

Morning Briefing Malta with second highest increase in new residence permits According to the latest Eurostat data, the percentage increase in the number of new residence permits issued in the…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 7 August 2023

Morning Briefing PM pledges government effort to ensure Ħondoq remains undeveloped Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized the ongoing efforts of the government to ensure that Ħondoq remains undeveloped. He also…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 6 August 2023

Morning Briefing Two men jailed after admitting to attack on Sliema jogger After confessing to their roles in a brutal attack on a man who was jogging in Sliema, two…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 5 August 2023

Morning Briefing GWU orders actions at Air Malta - reports The GWU has reportedly gave instructions to Air Malta employees on Friday to adhere to various administrative measures. These measures…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 4 August 2023

Morning Briefing Tourism numbers exceed best pre-Covid levels - MHRAAccording to data from the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, the second quarter of the year saw an impressive influx of…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 3 August 2023

Morning Briefing Govt publishes details of public inquiry into Jean Paul Sofia's death The government has published the terms of reference for the public inquiry into the death of Jean…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 2 August 2023

Morning Briefing Outrage after Air Malta CEO salary revealed Air Malta's chairman and CEO, David Curmi, is receiving a monthly salary of €21,500 for his role in the financially challenged…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 1 August 2023

Morning Briefing Decision on Steward's appeal against hospitals ruling to be handed in OctoberChief Justice Mark Chetcuti disclosed during a court hearing on Monday that the conclusive ruling on annulling…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 30 July 2023

Morning Briefing SME Chamber says firms lost up too €50,000 during power cutsAccording to the CEO of the Chamber of SMEs, Abigail Mamo, businesses in Malta incurred losses ranging from…

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BOV secures USD correspondent banking agreement / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 29 July 2023

Updated 1220 PM rejects idea of liberalising energy distribution PM Robert Abela has rejected a proposal to end Enemalta's monopoly in energy distribution and introduce private competition in the market.…

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Debt levels reach €9.17bn / Malta News Briefing – Friday 28 July 2023

Updated 1220 Debt levels reach €9.17bn, €100m in interest repayment alone By the end of June 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €258.5 million, the NSO said…

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Power outages cost economy €200 million – PN / Thursday 27 July 2023

Updated 1430 - Power outages cost economy €200 million - PN According to the Nationalist Party, the frequent power outages experienced in recent days have resulted in an estimated cost…

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Benna says milk production struggling with power cuts: / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 July 2023

Updated 1300 Cost of Subsidies on electricity slashed by half: The government's estimated cost of subsidies on electricity and petrol prices has been significantly reduced from €595 million to €262…

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Electricity Crisis: Chamber calls for urgent MCESD meeting / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 July 2023

Updated Electricity Crisis: Chamber calls for urgent MCESD meeting In response to the ongoing electricity crisis, the Malta Chamber of Commerce has urgently requested a meeting with the chairperson of…

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Cost-of-living eclipses corruption as nation’s foremost concern / Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 July 2023

Updated 1200 Cost-of-living eclipses corruption as nation’s foremost concern: The most prevalent concern among most Maltese citizens remains the cost of living, with nearly one in five individuals identifying it…

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Power restored to all areas impacted by cable faults – Enemalta – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 23 July 2023

Electricity supply has been restored to all areas impacted by faults in Enemalta’s cables, the company said in a statement on Sunday afternoon. While not all high-voltage cable faults have…

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Five under arrest in connection with the death of Jean Paul Sofia – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 22 July 2023

Updated 1300 Developers detained in connection with Sofia tragedy claim illegal arrest Two men arrested in connection with the construction collapse that killed Jean Paul Sofia have had a legal bid to…

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Magisterial inquiry into death of Jean-Paul Sofia concluded and delivered to AG / Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 July 2023

Updated 1830 Magisterial inquiry into death of Jean-Paul Sofia concluded and delivered to AG The magisterial inquiry into the death of construction victim Jean-Paul Sofia has been concluded and delivered…

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Quality of life suffering, government not reading sign of times – Chamber of Commerce

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has expressed serious concern with the current state of play and the way our country is being governed. The economy and the…

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Enemalta in race around the clock to restore power / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 20 July 2023

Updated 1215 Malta still struggling with powercutsEnemalta said this morning that around 40 of its workers had worked “tirelessly” to repair the underground cables it said were responsible for the…

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