21

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 April 2026

Updated 1230 Borg: Global Trade Shifting to ‘Trusted Corridors’ as Uncertainty Grows: Foreign Minister Ian Borg told a Commonwealth trade summit in London that global trade fragmentation is already underway,…

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20

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 April 2026

Updated 1205 Government Moves to End Extra Hotel Floors via MTA Clampdown: The Malta Tourism Authority will play a key role in stopping hotel height concessions currently permitted under planning…

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18

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM vows stable energy supply as inflation gap with euro area widens Prime Minister Robert Abela has reassured social partners that Malta’s supply and pricing of oil and…

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17

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 April 2026

Updated 1215 PM Abela Says Malta’s Gas and Aviation Fuel Supplies Secure Despite Global Crisis: Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta will not face shortages of power plant gas or…

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16

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 April 2026

Updated 1200 Watchdog Urges Government to Curb Non-Productive Spending: The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the government to limit further spending increases, particularly on non-productive areas, warning current trends…

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15

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 April 2026

Updated 1150am Malta’s Imports from China Hit Record High as Trade Ties Deepen: Malta has significantly increased its reliance on China, doubling imports over the past decade to a record…

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14

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 April 2026

Updated 11.55am Abela Announces €1.3bn Intermediate Care Hospital at San Vinċenz: Robert Abela announced plans for a new 300-bed intermediate care hospital at San Vinċenz de Paul Residence, to be…

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13

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 April 2026

Updated 1100 Iran Conflict Adds €100m Pressure to Malta Energy Subsidies, but Deficit Path Unchanged: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana expects Malta to overshoot its energy and fuel subsidy budget by…

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11

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 April 2026

Morning Briefing Loan Repayment Dispute and Intimidation Claims Heard in CourtA court heard testimony from witnesses alleging that cars were handed over to Keith Pace as part of informal loan…

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10

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 April 2026

Updated 1240 Affordable Housing Tenders Reopened Amid Scrutiny: Malta’s Foundation for Affordable Housing is re-evaluating bids for major housing projects, following a decision by its new governing council, which denies…

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09

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 April 2026

Updated 0930 Morning Briefing Malta Holds Off EU Energy Cuts, Cites Preparedness Amid Supply Fears: Malta has stopped short of endorsing EU-backed emergency energy-saving measures, instead relying on its national…

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08

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 April 2026

Morning Briefing Malta records strong international investment position Malta ended last year with a positive international investment position of €19.4 billion, according to National Statistics Office figures. This indicates the…

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07

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 April 2026

Updated 1230 Malta Expands Get Qualified Scheme with STEM Incentives and Doctoral Support: Malta has updated its Get Qualified scheme, offering up to 70% tax credits on study costs for…

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06

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 April 2026

Updated 1030 EU Focuses on Affordability, Simpler Rules and Funding Access, Says Malta Chief: Affordability, simplified EU rules and easier access to funding are central to the European Commission’s response…

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03

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 April 2026

EP delegation raises concerns on use of funds in Malta A delegation from the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee has voiced concern over corruption, fraud and the use of EU…

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02

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 April 2026

Updated 0900 IAC Invests in Malta Aviation Hub, Safeguards Jobs and Expands Workforce: International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) will invest in a new aircraft design and painting facility at Safi Aviation…

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01

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 April 2026

Updated 1145 Malta Business Confidence Slips as Uncertainty Rises, Despite Modest Growth Signals: Business sentiment weakened across most sectors in February, while uncertainty rose, according to the Central Bank of…

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31

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 31 March 2026

Morning Briefing Business confidence weakens across sectors in February Business sentiment weakened across most sectors in February, while uncertainty increased, according to the Central Bank of Malta. The sharpest drop…

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30

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 March 2026

Updated 1120 EU Sugar Rule Threatens Malta Jobs and Exports: A planned EU suspension of the Inward Processing Relief (IPR) scheme for sugar could threaten hundreds of jobs in Malta’s…

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27

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 March 2026

Updated 1030 40% of Core Skills Set to Shift by 2030, Experts Urge Urgent Workforce Adaptation: Around 40% of workers’ core skills are expected to change by 2030, according to…

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26

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 March 2026

Update 1045 Parliament Extends Auditor General Terms Amid Row Over Successor Delay: Parliament unanimously approved a constitutional amendment allowing Auditor General Charles Deguara and deputy Noel Camilleri to remain in…

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25

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 March 2026

Updated 1230 ounterfeit Banknotes in Malta Drop Nearly 30% as €50 Notes Overtake €20s: Counterfeit banknotes in Malta declined sharply in 2025, with 1,097 notes removed from circulation, a 29.9%…

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24

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 March 2026

Updated 1200 Malta Eyes Wealthy Gulf Exiles as War Fallout Sparks Political Divide: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said Malta could benefit economically by attracting wealthy individuals fleeing Gulf countries affected…

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23

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 March 2026

Updated 1210 Tech Prices Set to Surge as Iran Conflict and AI Boom Disrupt Supply Chains: Electronics retailers in Malta are bracing for price hikes as the Iran conflict drives…

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21

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 March 2026

Morning Briefing Abela urges EU action on energy as geopolitical tensions rise Prime Minister Robert Abela has called on the European Union to act swiftly to address inflationary pressures, particularly…

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20

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 March 2026

Updated 1215 Malta Records EU’s Lowest Fertility Rate as Birth Trends Shift: Malta’s fertility rate fell to 1.01 births per woman in 2024, the lowest in the EU, continuing a…

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19

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 March 2026

Southern EU states push Brussels over drifting Russian tanker risk Malta and four southern EU member states have formally urged the European Commission to trigger bloc-wide emergency coordination mechanisms after…

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18

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 March 2026

President would have final say in government's chief justice anti-deadlock plans The President would have the final say on appointing a chief justice in cases of deadlock under the government's…

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17

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 March 202

Morning Briefing Crime Reports Drop in 2025Malta saw a significant drop in crime in 2025, with 15,594 offences reported, down 6.4% from 16,662 in 2024, according to a report presented…

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16

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 March 2026

Morning Briefing PM Abela: Malta Must Offer Stability Amid Global Uncertainty Prime Minister Robert Abela has said Malta must remain a country that provides certainty and stability to its people…

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14

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 14 March 2026

Morning Briefing Tender for €300m Evans Building Hotel Scrapped by Review Board The award of a €300 million government concession to redevelop the historic Evans Building into a luxury hotel…

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13

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 March 2026

Morning Briefing Abela Signals Openness to Review Abortion Sentence Prime Minister Robert Abela said he would support a Cabinet review that could lead to a less severe punishment for a…

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12

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 March 2026

Updated 1030 Malta-Flagged Tanker Damaged in Gulf Attack as Regional Tensions Hit Shipping: A Malta-flagged oil tanker briefly caught fire after being hit by shrapnel when a nearby vessel was…

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11

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 March 2026

Updated 1020 Malta International Airport Launches First US Flights and Expands European Routes: Malta International Airport will strengthen international connectivity this summer with new routes and increased frequencies, including the…

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10

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 March 2026

Updated 1220 Most Workplace Safety Inspections Outside Construction Reveal Breaches: Seven in 10 workplace safety inspections outside the construction sector uncover breaches, according to new figures presented by Josianne Cutajar…

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09

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 9 March 2026

Updated 1200 Tourism Skills Pass Filters Out Unqualified Workers as Pass Rate Stabilises By December 2025, 98% of third-country nationals working in Malta’s tourism sector held a mandatory skills pass,…

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07

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 March 2026

Morning Briefing Wealth Soars but Gap WidensA new Central Bank study reveals that household wealth in Malta has nearly doubled over the past 13 years, with median net wealth rising…

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06

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 March 2026

Updated 1210 Malta Maritime Sector Urges EU Rethink on Emissions Tax Rules: The Malta Maritime Forum has called on Maltese MEPs in Brussels to push for changes to EU emissions…

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05

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 March 2026

Updated 1120 Malta Arranges Special Flight to Repatriate Citizens from UAE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg said Malta is organising a special private flight from Dubai…

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04

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 March 2026

Updated 1100 Parliament Approves Random Drug Testing and Tougher Road PenaltiesParliament has unanimously approved legal amendments allowing police to carry out random roadside drug tests for the first time, without…

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03

Mar

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 March 2026

Updated 1215 €11 Million Deficit Sparks Going-Concern Warning at University of Malta: The University of Malta posted a €11.17 million deficit in 2023, with liabilities exceeding assets by nearly €19…

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02

Mar

Updated Malta News Briefing – Monday 2 March 2026

Updated 1225 EPPO Probes €253 Million in Suspected EU Fraud Cases in Malta: The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is investigating 17 cases in Malta involving an estimated €253.5 million…

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28

Feb

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 February 2026

Morning Briefing Government Debt Climbs Despite Narrower DeficitMalta’s consolidated fund recorded a deficit of €151.7 million by the end of January 2026, an improvement on last year’s figure. Higher recurrent…

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27

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 February 2026

Updated 1300 DIER Recovers €1.5m in Unpaid Wages After 1,000 Investigations: Malta’s workers’ rights watchdog recovered nearly €1.5 million in unpaid wages in 2025 following 1,000 investigations, according to the…

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26

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 February 2026

Updated 1204 Malta Unveils ‘Shine Here’ Branding to Mark Vision 2050 Rollout: Prime Minister Robert Abela has launched Malta’s new national branding, “Malta – Shine Here”, signalling the implementation phase…

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25

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 February 2026

Updated 1230 Central Bank: Malta GDP to Hold at 3.7% Through 2028: Malta’s economy is forecast to grow steadily at 3.7% between 2026 and 2028, the Central Bank said, confirming…

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24

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 February 2026

Updated 1145 Judge Mintoff Accuses PM Abela of Bias Over Chief Justice Post: Judge Lawrence Mintoff has accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of prejudice in a letter to the Cabinet…

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23

Feb

Updated – News Briefing – Monday 23 February 2026

Updated MMH Eyes €15m Bond Repayment Backed by New 49% Investor Deal: Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance PLC (MMH) says it expects to generate sufficient cash flow to repay its €15…

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21

Feb

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 February 2026

Morning Briefing Court rejects Muscat’s human rights claim over hospitals inquiryA Maltese court has dismissed a human rights case filed by former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who argued he was…

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20

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 February 2026

Updated 1437 Government puts forward Miriam Hayman's name for Chief Justice - reports The government has put forward Judge Miriam Hayman as its nominee for Malta’s next chief justice. The…

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19

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 February 2026

Updated 1240 Malta Opts Out of Washington ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting: Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed Malta will not attend Thursday’s first formal meeting of the US-led Board of Peace…

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18

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 February 2026

Updated 1250 Construction Boom Drives 17.6% Surge in Malta’s Waste to 3.5 Million Tonnes: Malta generated 3.5 million tonnes of solid waste in 2024, up 17.6% from 2023, largely driven…

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17

Feb

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 February 2026

Morning Briefing Government Extends Clean Transport Schemes with €33 Million InvestmentThe Transport Ministry has announced an extension to seven financial schemes promoting cleaner and more sustainable transport systems. These initiatives…

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16

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 February 2026

Updated 1230 Malta’s FDI Stock Reaches €485.1bn by Mid-2025: Malta’s stock of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stood at €485.1 billion at the end of June 2025, up €18.9 billion year-on-year,…

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14

Feb

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 14 February 2026

Morning Briefing Maltese Citizens Concerned Over Security Amid Global TensionsA recent Flash Eurobarometer survey shows that 60% of people in Malta believe the country faces security threats due to global…

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13

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 February 2026

Updated 0930 Youths’ Home Loans Jump 32% as Property Prices Surge: Young people in Malta are taking on significantly higher home loans, with Central Bank data showing the median loan…

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12

Feb

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 February 2026

Updated 1205€1m Fraud Case Sparks Scrutiny of BOV Security Controls: A €1 million fraud affecting 200 victims has raised concerns over local banks’ safeguards, with former journalist Norman Vella accusing…

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