07

Jun

Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 7th June 2020

Update  1234 OFFICIAL COVID-19 figures for 07•06•2020 There were two new cases registered in Malta, following 905 swab tests carried in the previous 24 hours. No new recovery cases were…

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07

Jun

425 asylum seekers allowed to disembark in Malta

425 asylum seekers held offshore on four tourist boats will be allowed to disembark in Malta, the government announced on Saturday night. Newsbook reports that the government said that while…

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07

Jun

Malta’s Airline Pilots Association accuses Air Malta of using CoVid-19 as a pretext to change pilots’ conditions – UPDATED

The Airline Pilot Association (ALPA) on Saturday expressed surprise at the decision taken by Air Malta to make 69 pilots redundant, saying the Covid-19 pandemic was used as a pretext…

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07

Jun

Malta commemorates 101st anniversary of Sette Giugno

Malta today commemorates the 101st anniversary since an uprising against British Rule which was key to establish Malta's parliament. A commemorative event was held on Saturday (6th June) in Valletta…

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07

Jun

Malta – No injuries as fire engulfs industrial yard in Qormi

On Saturday afternoon the Civil Protection Department was alerted on a large fire that engulfed part of a trailer yard owned by logistics firm Attrans and an adjacent workshop in…

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06

Jun

Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 6th June 2020

Updated 1255 Two new coronavirus cases were registered in the past 24 hours. The Health Ministry said that with 13 new recoveries, the number of active cases has gone down…

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06

Jun

AirMalta makes 69 pilots redundant

Airmalta has taken the decision to make a number of pilots redundant after ALPA demands a €73 million retirement buyout. Airmalta conducted numerous lengthy meetings with the Pilots’ union in…

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05

Jun

Malta: Highest emissions from transport in a decade

Emissions of greenhouse gases reached more than 2,190 kilotonnes net in 2018 according to the latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory data published by the National Statistics Office. CO2 emissions increased by…

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05

Jun

Malta: Industrial production index reaches lowest score in a year

Industrial production registered a drop for the third consecutive month in April, decreasing by 3.8 percent from March. Seasonally adjust figures by the National Statistics Office show that the index…

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05

Jun

Increase in unemployment inevitable even in best of circumstances – CBM on Covid-19 impact

The Central Bank of Malta expects economic growth to be severely affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the containment measures imposed by governments worldwide to stem the spread of…

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05

Jun

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four papers on today's newstands with the economy and the scourge of racism taking centre stage. The Times of Malta's Editorial argues that while government has declared victory in the…

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05

Jun

MEA calls for reductions in income tax, VAT and utilities in Monday’s mini-budget

The Malta Employers Association is recommending a temporary reduction of company tax from 35% to 30% as well as a general reduction in VAT, to 15%, and even lower, at…

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05

Jun

530 third country nationals to leave Malta after losing job due to Covid-19

530 more persons will be leaving Malta after losing their jobs in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. 300 of these are of Indian nationality, with the remainder from Colombia.…

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05

Jun

Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 5th June 2020

Updated 1255 Three new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, identified from 970 swab tests. With seven persons recovering, the number of new cases has gone down again,…

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04

Jun

Retail in Malta suffers biggest hit in EU

The volume or retail trade registered a sharp drop of 25 percent from March to April, the largest decrease among European Union members. Figures by Eurostat reveal that retail trade…

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04

Jun

Malta secures $7 million investment by AI-powered US firm specialising in digital identities

Trust Stamp, an AI powered authentication company dual headquartered in the United States and United Kingdom, announced its intention to establish and operate a wholly owned subsidiary in Malta. The…

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04

Jun

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

A variety of themes tackled by the Editors in print today, with sports, and home ownership making rare appearances in newspapers' leaders. Business Today notes how among the only business…

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04

Jun

SME Chamber shares concerns on piling rental costs

Piling rental costs represents one of the main concerns that businesses are experiencing in this precarious time of Covid. Preserving businesses’ current condition and not let it deteriorate further until…

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04

Jun

Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Thursday 4th June 2020

Updated 1440 Timesofmalta.com reports that the UĦM Voice of the Workers has registered an industrial dispute with the government and ordered vulnerable workers asked to report to work on Friday…

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03

Jun

Malta Chamber finds significant disruption in productivity from Covid-19 stress

71 per cent of attendants to a webinar organised by The Malta Chamber today said that COVID had to a certain extent increased stress levels within their business, to the…

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03

Jun

Malta records highest rise in EU industrial producer prices

While industrial producer prices in the European Union fell by 1.9 percent between March and April, in Malta they increased by 0.5 percent. Figures by Eurostat show that the only…

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03

Jun

Cool ridesharing provides safe rides as Malta gets back to work

As Malta’s return to normality continues, Cool’s commitment toward efficient means of transport supported by full safety and security is further enhanced. As more people return to work, visit loved…

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03

Jun

April unemployment rate edges up across the EU

Unemployment in April rose by 0.2 percent across the European Union from the previous month to reach a rate of 6.6 percent. Figures by Eurostat indicate a similar month-on-month increase…

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03

Jun

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four out of five newspapers in print today share their views on the easing of social restrictions announced last Monday by the Prime Minister. The Times of Malta shares its…

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02

Jun

EU is second-biggest contributor to global GDP

The European Union generated 18.6 percent of the world Gross Domestic Product in 2018, according to the most recent data published by Eurostat. The contribution is the second-largest share after…

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02

Jun

Premature to dismiss Covid-19 as thing of the past – MFPA

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) said that on the basis of the facts provided by experts, it was highly premature to state that Covid-19 is a thing of…

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01

Jun

Malta: National debt falls in relation to GDP

Government Debt stood at 43.1 percent of Gross Domestic Product in 2019, the lowest share in four years. Figures by the National Statistics Office show that national debt reached €5.6…

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01

Jun

Ex-CEO at GO plc to take over top position at Cablenet Communications Ltd in Cyprus

Yiannos Michaelides, a veteran executive with over 27 years’ international experience in successfully leading telcom and media companies, is set to take over the role of CEO at Cablenet Communications…

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01

Jun

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four different themes tackled on the first day of June, with local Editors discussing life after the pandemic from a commercial and environmental angle. The Times of Malta asks whether…

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30

May

Commonwealth General Secretary says that Malta has done the best in the whole of Europe

Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth General Secretary, through a video hailed Malta for its way of handling the Coronavirus outbreak. She congratulated Malta for doing the best in the whole of…

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30

May

Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air to make a group of cabin crew and pilots redundant

A group of around 60 cabin crew and pilots who work for Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air will be made redundant in a month, as part of cost-cutting efforts in the…

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30

May

Photo Story: Maltese Cheesecake on Australian roads

Pastizzi is probably one of the most popular snack on the entire island. The traditional ricotta cheesecake is sold in many  pastizzerias across Malta and Gozo. Pastizzi are normally made with…

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30

May

SME Chamber calls for support on commercial rent payments

The SME Chamber this morning insisted for further Government support, particularly through a scheme which addresses the burden of commercial rental payments. In a statement, the Chamber noted how other…

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29

May

Volunteers give over 10,000 hours of support to Malta’s health services during pandemic

Thanks to the outpouring of support from people across the country, during the months of March and April in order to assist in the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malta, volunteers have…

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28

May

Malta: Unemployment rises for fourth consecutive month

Unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points from March to reach 4.0 percent in April. Figures released by the National Statistic Office show that the number of unemployed persons increased for…

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28

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 28th May 2020

Updated 1235 The Health Ministry confirmed that four new cases of coronavirus in Malta were identified during the past 24 hours, from 1137 tests. There were also ten new recoveries,…

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27

May

Malta’s Riviera Bay Beach chosen among 10 beaches you’re least at risk of catching coronavirus

Malta's Riviera Bay Beach was chosen among the 10 safest beaches in Europe where one is least at risk of catching coronavirus. Europe's Best Destinations issued a classification of the…

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27

May

Malta: Consumer goods lift Producer Price Index in April

Industrial producer prices for consumer goods increased by 0.55 percent from March to April, driving the Producer Price Index up 0.17 percent. Data by the National Statistics Office reports an…

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27

May

Malta set to benefit one billion euro from EU Recovery Plan

Malta will be receiving around a billion euro to support its economic and social efforts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is understood that this allocation will consist…

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27

May

GO Launches New Mobile Freedom Plans

GO today launches its innovative mobile Freedom plans thus giving customers full flexibility to tailor their mobile plan by selecting different data and minute bundles that most suit their individual…

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27

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 27th May 2020

Updated 1233 Prof Charmaine Gauci confirmed the seventh death, reported below. He was undergoing rehabilitation at Karin Grech Hospital. He died last night. The Health Superintendent said that six persons…

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26

May

Malta: Slimmest inflation rate in 24 months

The annual inflation rate in April was 0.83 percent, the lowest increase in the two years under review by the National Statistics Office. The change in cost of purchasing from…

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26

May

Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today's Editorials provide for a lot of room for thought. From the desperate situation of migrants trying to make their way in the Mediterranean to the situation in Maltese homes…

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26

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 26th May 2020

Updated 1310 Health authorities have confirmed Minister Fearne's announcement this morning that no new coronavirus cases were identified in the past 24 hours. A total of 1,472 swabs were taken…

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25

May

Malta: Services turnover takes a four percent plunge

The turnover index in the services sector decreased by 4.2 percent in the first quarter this year from the previous quarter, registering a decline in all sectors. Data by the…

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25

May

Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

The rule of law, cultural heritage and poverty are the focus on the Editorials on the last Monday of the month. The Times of Malta focuses on the recent issue…

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22

May

Umana Medical Technologies joins the Gpi Group

The meeting between Gpi (GPI: IM), a company listed on the MTA market, leader in Information Systems and Services for Health and Social Care, and Umana Medical Technologies (https://umanamedical.com/), a…

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22

May

Malta: Registered unemployment grows fastest among 25-29 age group

The number of people registering for work rose by more than 1,800 from March to April this year. Data by the National Statistics Office shows that registered unemployment reached 3,979…

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22

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Friday 22nd May 2020

Updated 1304 As from Monday, visits at homes for the elderly will be allowed again. This applies for both public and private home care centres. Visitors will be able to…

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21

May

Creative thinking needed for Maltese economy to grow afresh – Malta Chamber

“The country is anxious to take advantage of the opportunities brought about by the disruption of the current COVID19 crisis, and grow”, said the President of The Malta Chamber Perit…

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21

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 21st May 2020

Updated 1233 Fifteen new cases were identified in the past 24 hours, resulting from 1358 swab tests. The Ministry of Health announced three further recoveries, meaning that the number of…

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20

May

Malta: Annual inflation rate in April above EU average

Malta’s annual inflation rate in April stood at 1.1 percent, the eighth highest among EU member states according to figures by Eurostat. The EU average was 0.7 percent, down from…

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20

May

EU calls on Malta to invest in green and digital transition in country-specific recommendations

The Commission has proposed today country-specific recommendations (CSRs) providing economic policy guidance to all EU Member States in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, focused on the most urgent challenges…

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20

May

Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 20th May 2020

Updated 1346 We cannot remain in a state of emergency - Chamber of Commerce ‘The country needs to find a new sense of competitiveness and an energy of resilience to…

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19

May

Sharp decline in construction output across the EU

Production in construction fell by 12 percent from February to March across EU member states, according to data by Eurostat. In the euro area, the decease stood at 14.1 percent.…

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19

May

Malta: Outbound tourism falls by a fifth from last year

The number of visitors from Malta to other countries decreased by more than 30,000 between January and March, compared to the same period last year. Figures by the National Statistics…

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19

May

Catering establishments to require all-clear certificate prior to welcoming clients

Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli and MTA CEO Johan Buttigieg have provided further details on the re-opening of catering establishments as from this Friday.  "As the population returns to normality,…

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