Malta

Impact of Iran Conflict on Malta’s Geopolitical Landscape

As the war involving Iran continues to evolve, much of the international attention remains focused on the Middle East itself. Airstrikes, missile exchanges and regional retaliations have dominated headlines from…

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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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Mystery Blaze Off Malta as Sanctioned Russian LNG Tanker Explodes in Suspected Drone Strike

A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker believed to form part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been destroyed in a mysterious explosion in international waters to the southeast of Malta, with…

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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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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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Balancing Preparedness and Prudence to mitigate Risks of the Iran-Gulf Conflict on Malta

Even without a direct security threat, the economic ripple effects of the Iran-Gulf conflict could reach Malta through higher energy prices, disrupted trade flows, and dented travel confidence. As a…

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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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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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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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Deficit to Narrow, Debt to Peak in 2026, Central Bank Forecasts

According to the latest forecasts issued by the Central Bank of Malta, Malta’s real GDP growth is expected to remain steady at 3.7% annually over the 2026–2028 period, unchanged from…

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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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HSBC Malta Posts €109m Profit as Strong Capital Position Fuels Shareholder Returns

HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. has reported pre tax profits of €109 million for 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has exceeded the €100 million threshold despite a more challenging…

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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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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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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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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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Malta Marathon: motorists advised to plan ahead as 7,000 athletes take to the roads

Malta is preparing for a major sporting weekend as the 41st LifeStar Malta Marathon opens the 2026 Running Europe Tour this Sunday. This year’s edition has drawn a record 7,000…

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Nearly half of Maltese non-homeowners doubt they will ever buy property

Nearly half of Europeans who do not own their home believe they will either never be able to buy one or are simply not interested, according to the RE/MAX European…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 February 2026

Updated 1200 Ryanair Adds Ninth Malta Aircraft, Targets 6 Million Passengers in 2026: Ryanair will base a ninth aircraft in Malta for Summer 2026, launching four new routes to Gothenburg,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 February 2026

Morning Briefing Malta’s Trade Gap Narrows Sharply in DecemberMalta’s trade deficit narrowed significantly in December, according to provisional data published by the National Statistics Office on Monday. The trade gap…

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Home ownership in Malta declines, approaches EU average

Home ownership in Malta continued to decline, Eurostat data shows, with the island's housing landscape approaching the European Union average. About 68.1% of residents in Malta live in owner-occupied homes,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 9 February 2026

Updated 1045 Grand Harbour Revival Could Be Completed Within 15 Years, Architects Say: The architects behind the Grand Harbour Revival Plan say the large-scale redevelopment could be completed within 15…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 February 2026

Saharan Dust Pushes Air Pollution Far Above WHO Limits in MaltaMalta has been blanketed in Saharan dust over recent days, with air pollution levels soaring to more than six times…

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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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