Malta

Malta News Briefing – Monday 3 November 2025

Morning Briefing Talks on Planning Law Reforms Near BreakthroughTalks between NGOs and the government on the proposed planning law reforms are edging closer to a resolution, with significant changes expected…

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Malta News Briefing – Thrusday 31 October 2025

Morning Briefing Chamber Warns Against Blanket Judgements on Maltese BusinessesThe Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has reacted to recent comments by the Finance Minister, who stated that around…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 October 2025

Morning Briefing Public Service appoints Chief AI Officer to lead digital transformationThe Public Service has created a new Chief AI Officer role to coordinate artificial intelligence projects across public administration.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 October 2025

Morning Briefing UCA Property Incentives Here to Stay, Confirms Prime MinisterPrime Minister Robert Abela has confirmed that the Urban Conservation Area (UCA) property scheme will remain in place, reassuring buyers…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 October 2025

Morning Briefing Budget 2026 brings tax cuts for parents Parents will benefit from a major tax cut starting next year as part of efforts to address Malta’s low fertility rate,…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 October 2025

Morning Briefing PM Abela Pledges Ambitious, Family-Focused BudgetPrime Minister Robert Abela has promised that today’s Budget will include “massive incentives” to help families raise children, while assuring that no new…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 October 2025

Morning Briefing Budget 2026: Focus on a Strong Economy and the Future of ChildrenThe Government has announced that Budget 2026 will follow the theme “A Strong Economy – A Future…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 October 2025

Morning Briefing Investor Confidence in Malta Rebounds Sharply, EY Survey FindsInvestor sentiment towards Malta has improved significantly, with 79% now viewing the island as an attractive location for Foreign Direct…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 October 2025

Morning Briefing Finance Minister Warns Against Rushing into Mass Transport ProjectFinance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that Malta could be “royally screwed” if a proposed metro system goes wrong, citing…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 October 2025

Morning Briefing Russian Businessman Loses Nine-Year Maltese Citizenship CaseA Russian millionaire has lost his nine-year legal battle against the Maltese government over the refusal of his citizenship application under the…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 October 2025

Morning Briefing PM Abela asks MCCF to reconsider Binance donation, says funds can be put to good use Prime Minister Robert Abela has called on the Malta Community Chest Fund…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 October 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Selected to Host EU AI Factory AntennaMalta has been chosen as one of six new sites across Europe to host an AI Factory Antenna, part of an…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 October 2025

Morning Briefing Migrant Boat Shooting Claims Under InvestigationMalta’s Armed Forces say they cannot confirm or deny claims that a migrant boat was shot at in Maltese waters. The vessel, carrying…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 October 2025

Morning Briefing Population Growth, Inflation Among Malta’s Top ConcernsOverpopulation is Malta’s leading public concern, with 22.3% citing it as their top issue, a Maltatoday survey has found. Traffic (20.3%) and…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 October 2025

Morning Briefing PN leader calls for four-day week trials Opposition Leader Alex Borg has renewed his call for a four-day work week, proposing a trial in the public sector. Speaking…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 October 2025

Morning Briefing One-year-old found dead in car at Mater DeiA one-year-old boy was found dead in a car at the Mater Dei Hospital car park on Thursday afternoon. Police were…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 October 2025

Updated 1215- “Malta is a bridge between different regions and cultures” - Council of Europe Chief: Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset stressed that democracy must adapt to global changes,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 October 2025

Updated 1210 PM dismisses claims of Russian Agents in Maltese administration: Prime Minister Robert Abela has strongly rejected allegations that Russian government agents are operating within Malta’s administration to advance…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 October 2025

Morning Briefing Most Maltese Favour Private Pension to Complement State Scheme A national study has found that most people in Malta support the introduction of a private pension scheme to…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 October 2025

Morning Briefing Gap between political parties narrows in latest poll The Nationalist Party under new leader Alex Borg has significantly reduced the gap with Labour to just three points, or…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 October 2025

Updated 1145 Car Dealer Linked to Identità Racket Ordered to Pay €129,000 in Damages: Car dealer Bernard Attard, facing criminal charges in the Identità racket, has been ordered to pay…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 October 2025

Morning Briefing President Urges Vigilance on Rights and EqualityPresident Myriam Spiteri Debono has called on European leaders to remain vigilant in protecting democracy, equality and human rights. Speaking at the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 October 2025

Morning Briefing Drop in complaints lodged with MCA Complaints lodged with the Malta Communications Authority during the first six months of the year fell by 40 per cent compared to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 September 2025

Morning Briefing Convicted murderer, partner and doctor face illegal IVF chargesConvicted murderer Erin Tanti, his partner Marisa Gallo and Saint James Hospital founder Josie Muscat have been charged with carrying…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 September 2025

Morning Briefing Alex Borg announces new Shadow Cabinet Opposition Leader Alex Borg has unveiled his first shadow cabinet, with notable changes in key portfolios. Former PN leader Bernard Grech has…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 September 2025

Unemployment steady at 2.9% Malta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August 2025 stood at 2.9 per cent, unchanged from the previous month and down by 0.2 percentage points compared with…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 September 2025

Morning Briefing Ryanair Expands Malta Operations with Six New RoutesRyanair has announced six new flight routes to and from Malta, creating 30 additional jobs and boosting weekly services by 20.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government to reintroduce Commercial Court Justice Minister Jonathan Attard has announced that Malta will reintroduce a specialised Commercial Court, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce delays in the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 September 2025

Update 1100 Malta Officially Recognises the State of Palestine: Malta has officially recognised the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced at the UN Conference on the Two-State Solution…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 September 2025

Updated 1200 Abela at UN General Assembly as Malta Prepares to Recognise Palestinian State: Prime Minister Robert Abela is in New York to sign Malta’s formal recognition of a Palestinian…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government launches EU-funded laptop project All Year 7 to Year 9 students in Malta, whether in state or non-state schools, will receive free laptops for the new academic…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 September 2025

Updated 1230 PN appoints first CEO as Borg pushes for more women in politicsNationalist Party leader Alex Borg has announced four new appointments, including the first-ever CEO. Property and commercial…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 September 2025

Morning Briefing CrediaBank to acquire HSBC Malta at steep discountCrediaBank has announced it will acquire HSBC Malta for €200 million, a deal representing a discount of nearly 55% on the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government Unveils Plans to Rehabilitate Comino’s Blue LagoonThe government on announced a major rehabilitation project for Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Plans include enlarging the swimming area by 20%—approximately 40…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 September 2025

Morning Briefing Summer Surge in Influenza A H1N1 Hits Elderly PatientsHospitals and care homes are reporting a sharp rise in Influenza A H1N1 cases this summer. Health authorities confirm all…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government to present Budget 2026 on 27 October Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the 2026 Budget will be presented on 27 October, describing it as the “fourth…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 September 2025

Morning Briefing CrediaBank Promises Continuity Amid HSBC Malta Talks CrediaBank has pledged that HSBC Malta customers will experience seamless continuity of service should its proposed takeover go ahead. A spokesperson…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 September 2025

Morning Briefng Alex Borg Sworn in as Opposition Leader, Calls for UnityNewly elected Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg was sworn in as Opposition leader on Wednesday during a ceremony presided…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 10 September 2025

Updated 1200 PM starts consultation meetings for 2026 Budget: Prime Minister Robert Abela has begun consultations with social partners ahead of the 2026 budget, starting with the Chamber for Small…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 September 2025

Morning Briefing PN stands by leadership election outcome amid voter eligibility claimsThe Nationalist Party has stood firmly by the results of its recent leadership election after reports that Adrian Delia’s…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 8 September 2025

Morning Briefing Borg Pledges Party Reform After Leadership WinNewly elected Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has pledged sweeping reforms, promising to restructure the party, strengthen MPs’ work, boost media output,…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 5 September 2025

Morning Briefing Ryanair Expands Malta Operations with Six New RoutesRyanair will be expanding its winter schedule from Malta with six new routes, Malta Air CEO David O’Brien announced during the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 4 September 2025

Cab Drivers on Minimum Wage Get €4,000 a Month After 'Adjustments': Cab drivers at WT Global, Malta’s largest cab fleet, appear to be earning around €4,000 a month despite being…

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Malta Climbs Global FDI Rankings as it Sharpens Focus on Fintech, Skills and ESG

Over this past year, Malta has made a significant leap in the international investment landscape, rising 50 places to rank 33rd in the 2025 Greenfield FDI Performance Index, according to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 September 2025

Updated 1240 Maltese show optimism towards country's future- Eurobarometer: A new Eurobarometer survey shows Maltese optimism about their country is at its highest since 2022, with 52% saying Malta is…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 September 2025

Morning Briefing Malta’s Dwelling Value Triples in a Decade The value of Malta’s dwellings has surged from €30 billion to €88 billion over the past decade, fuelled mainly by speculation…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 September 2025

Updated 1300 Multi-National Companies with Over €750 Million in Turnover to Pay Higher Taxes – Abela: Malta will introduce a 15% minimum tax rate on foreign-owned companies with annual global…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 August 2025

Morning Briefing National debt tops €11bn by end July - NSO By the end of July 2025, Malta’s Government faced mounting financial pressures, with the Consolidated Fund recording a deficit…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 August 2025

Updated 1100 Carlo Gavazzi to Close Malta Factory Putting 230 Jobs at Risk: Swiss manufacturing firm Carlo Gavazzi will close its Malta operations after nearly 40 years, affecting 230 workers.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 August 2025

Updated 1230 Services and Industry Fuel Malta's 5.1% GDP Growth in Q2 2025: NSO provisional estimates show that Malta's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q2 2025 reached €6.1 billion, a…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 August 2025

Updated 1200 Central Bank says Public Spending Growth Far Exceeds EU Benchmark: A Central Bank report shows Malta’s government spending grew by 14% in 2024—more than double the EU’s recommended…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 August 2025

Updated 1230 CrediaBank Vows to Retain All HSBC Malta Staff After Takeover: CrediaBank CEO Eleni Vrettou has pledged to retain all 900+ HSBC Malta staff and current management following the…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 August 2025

Morning Briefing Digital IDs to be rolled out in 2026 From next year, Malta will be obliged under EU rules to provide a digital wallet, holding key personal identification documents…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 August 2025

Morning Briefing Knights College launches scholarships for displaced IEU students The Knights College has announced a special scholarship initiative to support international students affected by the revocation of the International…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 August 2025

Morning Briefing MCAST Finance Manager created fake salary payments to embezzle funds A finance manager has been accused of embezzling more than €2.3 million from MCAST by creating fake salary…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 August 2025

Updated 1200 Towed cars, Unfair Fares and Botched Hiring Among 36 Ombudsman Cases: Malta’s Ombudsman has highlighted 36 cases of maladministration in its Case Notes 2024 report, exposing unfair practices…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 August 2025

Updated 1130 One in five passengers flew with KM Malta Airlines - Malta International Airport Malta International Airport welcomed a record 1,035,341 passengers in July, a 5.3% increase over last…

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