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Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 January 2026

Morning Briefing Prime Minister Signals Rethink on Controversial Planning ReformPrime Minister Robert Abela has acknowledged that elements of a controversial planning reform proposed last summer went beyond what they should…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 January 2026

Update Southern Italy tremor felt in Malta A magnitude 5.1 tremor off the southern coast of Italy startled numerous individuals in Malta on Saturday morning. The tremor was initially identified…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 January 2026

Morning Briefing Ministerial asset declarations move branded a blow to transparencyThe Commissioner for Standards in Public Life has described a Cabinet decision on ministerial asset declarations as a setback for…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 January 2026

Morning Briefing Flu, noravirus infections lead to surge in hospital admissions Hospital admissions have risen in recent weeks due to an increase in flu and norovirus infections, Mater Dei Hospital…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 January 2026

Morning Briefing Merkanti Bank to Give Up Licence and Wind Down OperationsMalta-based Merkanti Bank has formally announced plans to surrender its banking licence and transition into an unregulated entity, following…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 January 2026

Morning Briefing Film Industry Generates €1.5 Billion for Economy Malta’s film industry has generated around €1.5 billion for the national economy over the past eight years and supported more than…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 January 2026

Morning Briefing Malta seeks to position itself as hub for video game development Malta is working to broaden its understanding of gaming beyond iGaming, positioning itself as a hub for…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 January 2026

Special Dispatch - Malta’s Official Position and Calls for International Law The Maltese government has emphasized the importance of international law. This emphasis comes after the abduction of Venezuelan President…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 2 January 2026

Morning Briefing Police report calm start to 2026 after New Year’s Eve road checks Police carried out more than 30 road checks across Malta and Gozo on New Year’s Eve…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 December 2025

Morning Briefing Cloudy Skies and Isolated Showers to Mark New Year’s EveCloudy conditions are expected to dominate the weather on New Year’s Eve, with the Met Office forecasting occasional isolated…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 December 2025

Morning Briefing Transport Operators Warn ETS Costs Will Hit ConsumersMalta’s Association of Tractor and Trailer Operators has warned that the full implementation of the Emissions Trading System and fuel surcharge…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 December 2025

Morning Briefing Volunteers Bring Christmas Cheer to Hundreds in NeedChristmas Day proved a busy and rewarding one for volunteers as around 750 people were served lunch through initiatives organised by…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 December 2025

Morning Briefing MIDI says it had proposed Fort Tigné return to government The MIDI consortium said on Tuesday it had held discussions about returning Fort Tigné to the government before…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 December 2025

Updated 1200 HSBC Bank Malta confirms agreement to sell majority stake to CrediaBank HSBC Bank Malta announced on Tuesday that its majority shareholder, HSBC Continental Europe (HBCE), has entered into…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 December 2025

Morning Briefing Christmas leaders unite behind message of peace and solidarityPolitical and religious figures came together during the annual Milied Flimkien activities in Valletta to deliver a joint appeal for…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 December 2025

Morning Briefing Rising prices dominate Maltese concerns, Eurobarometer showsInflation and the rising cost of living remain the foremost concern for people in Malta, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey, with…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 December 2025

Morning Briefing Prime Minister Defends Galdes Amid Property Deal ScrutinyPrime Minister Robert Abela said there was no reason to dismiss Housing Minister Roderick Galdes, insisting that information provided to him…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 December 2025

Morning Briefing Rents soar far above salary growth, study showsA recent study by tenants’ union Solidarjetà highlights a sharp rise in Maltese rents, revealing that between 2022 and 2024, average…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 December 2025

Morning Briefing New entity to centralise Malta’s strategic investments and partnerships Malta’s strategic investments and public-private partnerships will be overseen by a new government entity, the Malta Investments and Economic…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 December 2025

Morning Briefing Onshore Power Supply Expansion to Cut Emissions in Grand Harbour Work is progressing well on a second major onshore power supply project in the Grand Harbour, which will…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 December 2025

Morning Briefing AUM Rector Resigns After Citing Governance ConcernsThe rector of the American University of Malta has resigned less than six months into the role, pointing to governance issues as…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 December 2025

Morning Briefing Multiple car ownership in Malta reaches new highs New parliamentary data shows that more than 73,000 people in Malta now own two or more vehicles, an increase of…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 10 December 2025

Morning Briefing Tourism needs Michelin-style industry benchmarks - Airport CEO Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg has called for the introduction of industry-wide benchmarking initiatives, similar to the Michelin Guide,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 December 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Courts Chinese Investment at Luxury Property ExpoMalta has sent its largest-ever business delegation overseas to promote the country as an investment destination, with more than 80 property-sector…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 8 December 2025

Sharp Rise in Traditional Gender Views Among Maltese Women, EU Study Shows: A new EIGE Gender Equality Index shows that 45% of women in Malta now believe a man’s primary…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 5 December 2025

MEP Daniel Attard Presents Report on Sustainable Tourism: MEP Daniel Attard has presented his sustainable tourism report to the European Parliament, earning strong cross-party backing and positive feedback from the…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 4 December 2025

Morning Briefing MFSA CEO shares disagreement with EU's super-regulator plans The head of Malta’s financial services regulator has criticised EU plans for a financial “super-regulator” as politically driven. The European…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 December 2025

Updated 1130 Dementia Cases in Malta Set to Nearly Triple by 2060, Study Warns: A new Malta Medical Journal study forecasts that dementia cases will rise from 7,988 in 2021…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 December 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Sees Strong Tourist Growth with Millions Visiting in 2025Malta welcomed 3.49 million tourists during the first ten months of 2025, a 12.4% rise compared to the same…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 December 2025

Morning Briefing Malta and UK Strengthen Defence PartnershipMalta and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their longstanding relationship during a meeting between Foreign Minister Ian Borg and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 28 November 2025

Morning Briefing New Integration Course Becomes Mandatory for TCNs Seeking Longer Work PermitsThird-country nationals will be required to complete a 20-session integration course if they wish to renew their Maltese…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 27 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malita Investments Rejects Interference Claims as Political Pressure Mounts Malita Investments has firmly denied allegations of ministerial meddling, insisting its decisions are guided solely by corporate governance and…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta’s Apartment Prices Surge Despite Shrinking Sizes The average asking price for an apartment in Malta has jumped to €414,600, approximately €40,000 higher than a year ago, according…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 November 2025

Morning Briefing Italian Firm to Update Hospital Master Plans Italian consultancy Italconsult has been awarded a €2.3 million contract to review and update the master plans for St Luke’s, Karin…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 November 2025

Morning Briefing PM says budget was possible as Malta has best EU economy Prime Minister Robert Abela defended Budget 2026 as a highly positive package, highlighting a €9.3 billion investment…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 November 2025

Morning Briefing Finance Minister warns global minimum tax rate proposals at risk Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that the global minimum tax rate of 15% may be at risk,…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 20 November 2025

Morning Briefing UK Authorities Close Door on Harbinson Testimony in Muscat Case UK authorities have informed their Maltese counterparts that they no longer intend to pursue financial crimes expert Jeremy…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 19 November 2025

Morning Briefing Prison Cellmate Claims Bomb Diagram Linked to Labour HQ SuspectA court has heard that the man accused of placing an explosive device outside the Labour Party headquarters allegedly…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Updated 1220 Public sector jobs increase by 2,261 Employment in Malta continued its upward trend in June 2025, with full-time jobs increasing by 4.2% and part-time positions as the main…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 17 November 2025

Morning Briefin Political survey puts major parties closer as trust gap narrows The Labour Party and Nationalist Party remain locked in a tight political stalemate, according to MaltaToday’s latest post-budget…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 14 November 2025

Morning Briefing Top Police Official Suspended over Car Part Theft AllegationsAssistant Police Commissioner Malcolm Bondin, who heads the organised crime and intelligence units, has been suspended amid claims he stole…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 12 November 2025

Morning Briefing Transport Minister Urges Bipartisan approach on Mass Transport PlanTransport Minister Chris Bonett has called for a bipartisan approach to Malta’s mass transport project, urging politicians to set aside…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 November 2025

Morning Briefing National Bank of Malta Shareholders Awarded €71.8 Million After 30-Year Legal Battle The Constitutional Court has brought to an end more than three decades of litigation over the…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 November 2025

Morning Briefing Prime Minister Highlights Budget Measures Supporting Families and Students Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Maltese and Gozitan people will continue moving forward towards new levels of…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Slips in Global Rule of Law IndexMalta has dropped one place to 31st out of 143 countries in the 2025 World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index,…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 6 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Welcomes EU Deal on Emissions TargetsMalta has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of a new European Union deal on the bloc’s 2040 climate targets. Following marathon talks,…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 5 November 2025

Morning Briefing PM Abela says Budget 2026 will foster economic growth and social stability Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the Labour government’s achievements and outlined priorities of Budget 2026,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 4 November 2025

Morning Briefing Opposition leader says current economic model forces workers to sacrifice family time Opposition leader Alex Borg accused the government of promoting an unjust economic model that forces workers…

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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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