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Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 May 2026

Morning Briefing Malta Set to Remain EU’s Fastest-Growing Economy Until 2027 Malta is expected to remain the European Union’s fastest-growing economy over the next two years, according to the European…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 May 2026

Updated 1130 Malta Strengthens Semiconductor Sector with €250 Million ST Investment: Malta has handed over a new Kirkop facility to STMicroelectronics as part of a €250 million investment set to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 May 2026

Updated 1100 MUMN Slams Allied Health Deal as ‘Betrayal’ to Nurses and Midwives: The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses has requested a meeting with Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 May 2026

Updated 1015 Public Sector Engineers Warn Infrastructure at Risk Without Reform: Malta’s public sector architects and engineers say infrastructure and long-term national plans are at risk unless their roles are…

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Malta’s Election: The First Political Test of Vision 2050

There are elections where the central question is who will win. This does not appear to be one of them. At this stage of the campaign, the more serious question…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 May 2026

Major surveys point to diverging gaps between major parties Two electoral surveys published over the weekend offered constrasting views of the size of the gap in favour of the Labour…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 May 2026

Updated 1230 Malta to Launch AI-Powered Traffic Control Centre Within Months: Transport Malta’s upgraded national traffic control centre is set to begin using artificial intelligence and live road data within…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 May 2026

Morning Briefing DOmestic demand, exports drive growth in Q4 of last year - CBM The Central Bank of Malta said the Maltese economy continued to grow strongly during the final…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 May 2026

Updated 1100 Tougher Enforcement Measures Introduced in Tourism Hotspots: Government has announced a series of new enforcement measures targeting noise, disorder and short-let accommodation in Malta’s busiest tourism areas, as…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 May 2026

Updated Government Unveils Healthcare Masterplan for New Gozo Hospital and St Luke’s Overhaul: Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced a long-term healthcare masterplan including a new hospital at Gozo General…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – 11 May 2026

Updated 1220 Inflation Tops Maltese Concerns as Support for EU Remains Strong: People in Malta continue to show strong support for the European Union, despite growing worries over inflation, immigration…

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“No Such Thing as Free Money”: Employers Warn Against Election ‘Bidding Wars’

The Malta Employers’ Association today launched its Memorandum to Political Parties ahead of the general election, presenting a clear, values-driven framework for Malta’s future. The document demands a shift away…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 May 2026

Updated 1040 Morning Briefing White Rocks Regeneration to Create Major Public Green Space After Waste Clearance: Environment Minister Miriam Dalli said the regeneration of White Rocks is part of a…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 May 2026

Morning Briefing Tax Case Against Christian Borg Dropped Following SettlementCriminal proceedings against car dealer Christian Borg have been halted after a settlement with the tax authorities, bringing an abrupt end…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 May 2026

Updated 1230 Malta Among Europe’s Most Affordable for Electricity, Eurostat Finds: Malta recorded some of the lowest electricity prices in Europe in the second half of 2025, according to Eurostat.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 May 2026

Updated 1230 Court Backs Pro-Rata Billing Method in ARMS Electricity Tariff Case: Malta’s Civil Court dismissed a case by Darren Cordina against ARMS, ruling that electricity tariffs can be applied…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 May 2026

Updated 1220 Malta Begins Distribution of Voting Documents Ahead of May Election: Malta’s Electoral Commission has started distributing voting documents for the 30 May general election, delivered daily by police…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 May 2026

Labour pitches stability, subsidies and broad social support Prime Minister Robert Abela used the third day of the campaign to reinforce Labour’s message of continuity, positioning the state as both…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 April 2026

Morning Briefing Gozo in focus for Labour on second day of campaign: Day two of the 2026 general election campaign saw the Labour Party focused heavily on Gozo, where Prime…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 April 2026

Morning Briefing Labour's first proposals centre on families and first-time buyers Labour has launched its 2026 election campaign with a package of early proposals aimed at first-time property buyers and…

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Malta Heads For Snap General Election on 30 May

Malta will head to the polls on 30 May, after Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap general election nine months ahead of schedule. The announcement, delivered in a short…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 April 2026

Morning Briefing Malta set for 30th May General Election: Maltese voters will go to the polls on May 30 after Prime Minister Robert Abela called a general election nine months…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM warns of difficult months ahead but vows to turn challenges into opportunities Prime Minister Robert Abela has warned that the months ahead will be challenging, but insisted…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 April 2026

Morning Briefing €2.8bn rail project to reshape Malta’s transport network Malta plans to build a 24-kilometre light rail line linking St Paul’s Bay to the airport as part of a…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 April 2026

Updated 1010 Parliament approves “living wills” law granting patients right to refuse future treatmentParliament has approved legislation introducing "living wills", giving citizens the legal right to set out in advance…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 April 2026

Morning Briefing Diesel shock strains Maltese freight sector as costs surge across Europe A sharp rise in diesel prices across Europe is placing renewed pressure on Malta’s freight and logistics…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malta’s growing maturity as an EU domicile drives insurance expertise and attracts global players

“Malta’s maturity as an EU domicile is fostering excellence and high-level technical expertise, reinforced by the presence of several reputable multinational brands that have chosen to establish their captive insurance…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malta’s economic momentum shows resilience as confidence cools slightly

Malta’s economy continued to exhibit solid performance in early 2026, with business activity and sentiment indicators pointing to growth that outpaces historical norms, even as some domestic and external headwinds…

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Employer Bodies Say Cannabis has No Role to Play in Youth Football

Employers’ associations within the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development, including Malta Employers, The Malta Chamber, Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, and Malta Chamber of SMEs, have called for…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malta Achieves Europe’s Largest Improvement in Air Pollution

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level,…

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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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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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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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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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