Malta

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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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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