Malta

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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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 October 2025

Morning Briefing Russian Businessman Loses Nine-Year Maltese Citizenship CaseA Russian millionaire has lost his nine-year legal battle against the Maltese government over the refusal of his citizenship application under the…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 October 2025

Morning Briefing PM Abela asks MCCF to reconsider Binance donation, says funds can be put to good use Prime Minister Robert Abela has called on the Malta Community Chest Fund…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 October 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Selected to Host EU AI Factory AntennaMalta has been chosen as one of six new sites across Europe to host an AI Factory Antenna, part of an…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 October 2025

Morning Briefing Migrant Boat Shooting Claims Under InvestigationMalta’s Armed Forces say they cannot confirm or deny claims that a migrant boat was shot at in Maltese waters. The vessel, carrying…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 October 2025

Morning Briefing Population Growth, Inflation Among Malta’s Top ConcernsOverpopulation is Malta’s leading public concern, with 22.3% citing it as their top issue, a Maltatoday survey has found. Traffic (20.3%) and…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 October 2025

Morning Briefing PN leader calls for four-day week trials Opposition Leader Alex Borg has renewed his call for a four-day work week, proposing a trial in the public sector. Speaking…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 October 2025

Morning Briefing One-year-old found dead in car at Mater DeiA one-year-old boy was found dead in a car at the Mater Dei Hospital car park on Thursday afternoon. Police were…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 October 2025

Updated 1215- “Malta is a bridge between different regions and cultures” - Council of Europe Chief: Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset stressed that democracy must adapt to global changes,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 October 2025

Updated 1210 PM dismisses claims of Russian Agents in Maltese administration: Prime Minister Robert Abela has strongly rejected allegations that Russian government agents are operating within Malta’s administration to advance…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 October 2025

Morning Briefing Most Maltese Favour Private Pension to Complement State Scheme A national study has found that most people in Malta support the introduction of a private pension scheme to…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 October 2025

Morning Briefing Gap between political parties narrows in latest poll The Nationalist Party under new leader Alex Borg has significantly reduced the gap with Labour to just three points, or…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 October 2025

Updated 1145 Car Dealer Linked to Identità Racket Ordered to Pay €129,000 in Damages: Car dealer Bernard Attard, facing criminal charges in the Identità racket, has been ordered to pay…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 October 2025

Morning Briefing President Urges Vigilance on Rights and EqualityPresident Myriam Spiteri Debono has called on European leaders to remain vigilant in protecting democracy, equality and human rights. Speaking at the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 October 2025

Morning Briefing Drop in complaints lodged with MCA Complaints lodged with the Malta Communications Authority during the first six months of the year fell by 40 per cent compared to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 September 2025

Morning Briefing Convicted murderer, partner and doctor face illegal IVF chargesConvicted murderer Erin Tanti, his partner Marisa Gallo and Saint James Hospital founder Josie Muscat have been charged with carrying…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 September 2025

Morning Briefing Alex Borg announces new Shadow Cabinet Opposition Leader Alex Borg has unveiled his first shadow cabinet, with notable changes in key portfolios. Former PN leader Bernard Grech has…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 September 2025

Unemployment steady at 2.9% Malta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August 2025 stood at 2.9 per cent, unchanged from the previous month and down by 0.2 percentage points compared with…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 September 2025

Morning Briefing Ryanair Expands Malta Operations with Six New RoutesRyanair has announced six new flight routes to and from Malta, creating 30 additional jobs and boosting weekly services by 20.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government to reintroduce Commercial Court Justice Minister Jonathan Attard has announced that Malta will reintroduce a specialised Commercial Court, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce delays in the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 September 2025

Update 1100 Malta Officially Recognises the State of Palestine: Malta has officially recognised the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced at the UN Conference on the Two-State Solution…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 September 2025

Updated 1200 Abela at UN General Assembly as Malta Prepares to Recognise Palestinian State: Prime Minister Robert Abela is in New York to sign Malta’s formal recognition of a Palestinian…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government launches EU-funded laptop project All Year 7 to Year 9 students in Malta, whether in state or non-state schools, will receive free laptops for the new academic…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 September 2025

Updated 1230 PN appoints first CEO as Borg pushes for more women in politicsNationalist Party leader Alex Borg has announced four new appointments, including the first-ever CEO. Property and commercial…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 September 2025

Morning Briefing CrediaBank to acquire HSBC Malta at steep discountCrediaBank has announced it will acquire HSBC Malta for €200 million, a deal representing a discount of nearly 55% on the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government Unveils Plans to Rehabilitate Comino’s Blue LagoonThe government on announced a major rehabilitation project for Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Plans include enlarging the swimming area by 20%—approximately 40…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 September 2025

Morning Briefing Summer Surge in Influenza A H1N1 Hits Elderly PatientsHospitals and care homes are reporting a sharp rise in Influenza A H1N1 cases this summer. Health authorities confirm all…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 September 2025

Morning Briefing Government to present Budget 2026 on 27 October Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the 2026 Budget will be presented on 27 October, describing it as the “fourth…

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