Malta

Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 February 2026

Morning Briefing Blanket Working Hour Cuts Risk Jobs and Competitiveness, Employers SayMalta Employers has warned that blanket or economy-wide reductions in working hours could undermine competitiveness and threaten jobs. While…

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Blanket reductions in working hours will undermine competitiveness and jobs – Malta Employers

The Malta Employers' Association is in favour of flexible working arrangements and has an open mind about the concept of a four-day week, when this is viable for a given…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 February 2026

Updated 1000 Malta Lags EU on Cancer Drug Access as Unions Warn Over Health Risks: Malta reimburses just 16% of cancer medicines through the national health service, compared with full…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4th Feburary 2026

Updated 1300 PM Defends Storm Fund Eligibility Despite Planning Irregularities: Prime Minister Robert Abela said businesses with planning or permitting irregularities would still be eligible to benefit from a government…

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Malta Reimburses Just 16% of Cancer Medicines, Patients Left Struggling

Only 16% of cancer medicines are reimbursed in Malta, a stark contrast to countries like Germany and Estonia, the European Cancer Organisation found. While Malta ranks among the best for…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 February 2026

Updated 1230 Free Childcare Lifted Incomes but Pushed Poverty Line Higher, Central Bank Finds: Free childcare has driven a surge in female employment and household incomes since 2014, while also…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd February 2026

Updated 1300 Momentum warns against compensating illegal outdoor structures after Storm Harry: Momentum has urged authorities to exclude illegally placed outdoor furniture from eligibility under the Storm Harry damage assistance…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 1st February 2026

US Ambassador to Malta mentioned in Epstein's files Somers Farkas, who became the US ambassador to Malta two months ago and is known for supporting Donald Trump, was referenced in…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 31 January 2026

Morning Briefing Majority of business report sales slump over Christmas Nearly half of Maltese businesses experienced a drop in sales during the last festive season, highlighting the pressure many firms…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 30 January 2026

Morning Briefing Local divisions on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Proposals Persist Malta’s political class remains split over the prospect of joining an international “Board of Peace” spearheaded by US President…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 January 2026

Updated 1000 Valletta Retail in Retreat as High Rents and Nightlife Push Out Traditional Shops: The impending closure of the Energy complex on Republic Street underscores deeper problems facing Valletta’s…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 January 2026

Morning Briefing Five arrested in major drug, money laundering crackdown Police arrested five people following a series of raids across Msida, Sliema and Swieqi, seizing 13kg of suspected cocaine and…

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Malta Weighs Trump ‘Board of Peace’ Invitation

Malta is seeking legal advice after being invited to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’, Prime Minister Robert Abela told parliament on Monday. Abela confirmed that Malta,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 January 2026

Morning Briefing Malta invited to join Trump's Board of Peace Malta has been informally invited to sit on US President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace”, Prime Minister Robert Abela…

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One rescued, 50 feared drowned after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

A migrant has been rescued and 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean, officials said on Sunday. The man had been in the sea for…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 January 2026

Morning Briefing Labour maintains slim lead as disengagement increases The Labour Party continues to hold a slim lead over the Nationalist Party, according to the latest MaltaToday survey, with the…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 January 2026

Morning Briefing Ferry Delays Continue as Gozo Channel Restores ServicesPassengers and freight operators continued to face delays at Ċirkewwa and Mġarr on Thursday as Gozo Channel services gradually returned to…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 January 2026

Morning Briefing New US Ambassador Vows Stronger Malta TiesUS Ambassador to Malta Somers Farkas has pledged to strengthen bilateral relations during her tenure. Nominated in late 2024, the Virginia-born former…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 21 January 2026

Morning Briefing Storm Harry Forces Flight Diversions at Malta Airport Gale-force winds brought by Storm Harry disrupted air travel to Malta, forcing several flights to divert and others to abort…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 January 2026

Morning Briefing Storm Harry Hit Malta as Gale-Force Winds Prompt Major WarningsStorm Harry battered Malta on Monday, with massive waves hitting coastal areas and strong winds toppling trees and disrupting…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 January 2026

Morning Briefing Authorities probe alleged betting by national waterpolo players Multiple authorities have opened investigations into Malta’s national water polo team following allegations that players may have bet on their…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 January 2026

Aidan wins Malta Eurovision Song Contest Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening. He will represent Malta at the annual festival in Vienna, Austria, in May. Aidan won…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 January 2026

Morning Briefing PM says fiscal deficit to fall below EU threshold ahead of schedule Prime Minister Robert Abela has said Malta’s fiscal deficit is expected to fall below the EU’s…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 January 2026

Morning Briefing President urges diplomats to stand firm on peace and international law President Myriam Spiteri Debono has called on diplomats to intensify efforts towards peace and to uphold international…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 January 2026

Morning Briefing PM rules out early election, cites geopolitics as only caveat Prime Minister Robert Abela has ruled out the possibility of an early general election, insisting that his mandate…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 January 2026

Morning Briefing Engineering Board Resignations Raise Alarm Over Professional Standards Two members of Malta’s Engineering Profession Board have resigned just hours before discussions were due to begin on processing warrant…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 January 2026

Morning Briefing Malta cautious as Greenland row exposes EU foreign policy gapsMalta will not be rushed into staking out a position on US President Donald Trump’s reported interest in taking…

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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 tops EU for share of money sent abroad

Malta recorded the highest share of personal transfers sent outside the European Union in 2024, highlighting the scale of money flowing out of the country to non-EU households, according to…

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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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Maltese police join international crackdown on €700 million crypto-fraud network

The final actions in a sweeping international operation have successfully dismantled a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering network that had laundered over EUR 700 million. Coordinated across multiple jurisdictions,…

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Malta At The Bottom of EU Femicide Table; Latvia Dominates, Africa Worst Worldwide

Newly released Eurostat figures underline the stubborn resilience of gender-related killings across Europe, even as the continent continues to consider fresh legal remedies. In the European Union, women are killed…

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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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