29

Jul

Individual Tax Programme: Can Simplicity Preserve The Appeal?

When Malta first introduced its special tax residence programmes, they were designed to address specific segments of the international market. Over time, these programmes became an important component of Malta’s…

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29

Jul

How Malta’s Financial Services Sector Is Shaping the Talent of Tomorrow

As automation takes over routine processes, the sector’s competitive advantage is shifting towards professionals who can interpret complex information, exercise judgement and advise clients through increasingly uncertain regulatory and commercial…

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29

Jul

GO’s TOKIS Investment Reaches New Milestone with €5 Million Commitment to Maltese Productions

GO is strengthening its commitment to Malta’s creative industry with a continued multi-million-euro investment in local storytelling, as TOKIS prepares to launch its biggest season yet with ten new Maltese…

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29

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 July 2026

Updated 1010 Malta’s R&D Spending Rises to €140 Million in 2024, NSO Data Shows: Malta’s research and development (R&D) expenditure increased to €140.2 million in 2024, up €19.2 million from…

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29

Jul

France’s Far Right Seizes on Wildfires to Attack Macron Government

France’s far-right National Rally is using the country’s devastating wildfires to criticise President Emmanuel Macron’s government, arguing that it has failed in its fundamental duty to protect citizens and their…

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29

Jul

US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out joint air strikes against Iran-backed militia targets in eastern Iraq after a wave of drone attacks on US forces and Saudi…

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29

Jul

Gulf states back plan to let Iran collect voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Gulf states have backed a proposal aimed at reducing disruption to global oil trade by allowing Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships using the Strait of Hormuz, according to…

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29

Jul

US begins review of its military presence in Europe

The United States has launched a review of its military presence in Europe, a move aimed at shifting greater responsibility for conventional defence onto European NATO allies. The decision follows…

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28

Jul

Finland closes southern airspace near Russia over drone risk

Finland’s Defence Forces on Tuesday restricted part of the airspace off the country’s southern coast near the Russian border due to the risk of stray drones, a military spokesperson said.…

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28

Jul

Japan lifts tsunami advisory after 7.1-magnitude quake

Japan has lifted a tsunami alert issued after a powerful earthquake struck the country’s southwest on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency removed the warning from its website less than two…

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28

Jul

Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US

US President Donald Trump sought to shape expectations ahead of his first meeting in months with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by stressing Israel’s reliance on American support and dismissing…

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28

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 July 2026

Updated 0850 Parliament begins Summer Recess After Approving Two Bills Linked to EU funds: Parliament rose for its summer recess on Monday after MPs approved two Bills tied to Malta's…

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28

Jul

Iceland opposition leader urges EU to stay out of referendum on membership talks

Iceland’s opposition leader has called on European politicians to avoid influencing the country’s upcoming referendum on whether to reopen negotiations on EU membership, arguing that the decision should be made…

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28

Jul

Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a ‘thief’ and a ‘convict’

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina following comments by Argentine President Javier Milei targeting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a political rally in São Paulo. Milei,…

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28

Jul

Italy braces for fourth heatwave as wildfires force hundreds to be evacuated by sea from Puglia

Firefighters in southern Italy are battling several major wildfires as rising temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds fuel blazes across the country, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. In Puglia’s…

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28

Jul

Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated

Typhoon Noul has struck southern China, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall to Guangdong province and Hong Kong, forcing more than 700,000 people to evacuate as authorities prepared for flooding…

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28

Jul

UK’s Burnham pledges full support to Ukraine in first meeting with Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth on Monday, marking the first visit by a foreign…

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28

Jul

Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris

A man armed with two kitchen knives injured three women in Paris on Monday before being overpowered by bystanders and detained by an off-duty police officer, French Interior Minister Laurent…

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27

Jul

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027

Ukraine is aiming to develop a prototype of a new European anti-ballistic missile defence system by the first half of 2027, as Kyiv pushes allies to create a home-grown alternative…

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27

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 July 2026

Updated 1105 Abela defends equality reforms as Borg says PN walk-out gave ‘voice to the voiceless’: Prime Minister Robert Abela defended the government’s Equality Bill after the Opposition walked out…

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27

Jul

US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given ‘space’

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes for a third consecutive night as both sides seek to give diplomacy another opportunity after nearly two weeks of escalating conflict.…

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27

Jul

France and Germany Seek ‘Made in Europe’ Deal to Boost Industry

France and Germany are working on a major industrial agreement aimed at strengthening European manufacturing and reviving the bloc’s struggling automotive sector. The proposed deal would see Berlin support stricter…

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27

Jul

Burnham Rules Out Early UK Election

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election, insisting his priority is delivering the programme voters backed at the last election rather than returning to…

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27

Jul

Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead by Police

The man suspected of carrying out what German authorities have described as a likely Islamist terrorist attack at Berlin's Pride celebrations has been shot dead by police, bringing a nationwide…

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27

Jul

More Than 320,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Spread Across France and Spain

More than 320,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as severe wildfires continue to spread through southern Europe, with thousands of emergency personnel deployed to tackle the blazes.…

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26

Jul

Car rams crowd at Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 16

A manhunt is underway in Berlin after a car drove into a crowd attending the city’s Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring at…

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24

Jul

Dubai offers rewards to residents as tourism suffers from Iran war

Dubai has launched a scheme offering residents rewards worth more than 700 euro if they encourage friends and relatives to visit, as the emirate attempts to revive tourism hit by…

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24

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 July 2026

Updated 1256 Police Officer Seriously Injured in Ta' Giorni Shooting A police officer was seriously injured in a shooting at a construction site in Ta' Giorni on Friday morning following…

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24

Jul

Spain Declares National Emergency as Wildfires Force 10,000 Evacuations

Spain has declared its first-ever national emergency over wildfires after multiple blazes near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Ávila forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate and stretched…

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24

Jul

UK’s Burnham opens ‘No10 North’ to shift economic power from London

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Friday officially open a new government hub in Manchester, branded "No10 North", in a symbolic extension of his Downing Street office as he…

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24

Jul

Qantas Tests Ultra-Long-Range Airbus on 17,000km Nonstop Flight to Melbourne

Qantas has completed a major test flight of its new ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR, with the aircraft landing in Melbourne after a nearly 19-hour nonstop journey from France as the airline…

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24

Jul

US House rebukes Trump again over Iran war

The US House of Representatives has approved a Democratic-led war powers resolution criticising President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict with Iran, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in a…

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23

Jul

Germany Delays Combat Drone Plans Amid Defence Industry Debate

Germany’s plans to introduce a fleet of advanced combat drones by 2029 are facing delays as officials remain divided over whether to buy an Australian-developed system or wait for European…

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23

Jul

Ukraine Strikes Russian Logistics Hubs in Latest Drone Attacks

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted logistics facilities belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer, disrupting warehouse operations and injuring workers as Kyiv intensifies attacks on supply networks linked to the war…

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23

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 July 2026

Updated 1155 Parliament Unanimously Backs Constitutional Protection for Disability Rights: Parliament has unanimously approved constitutional amendments adding disability as a protected characteristic under Malta’s Constitution, strengthening legal safeguards against discrimination…

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23

Jul

EasyJet profits plunge as Middle East conflict hits travel demand

Budget airline EasyJet has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits after the conflict in the Middle East drove up fuel costs and dented consumer confidence, adding fresh pressure on…

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23

Jul

Aston Martin Secures £550 Million Lifeline Amid Debt Dispute

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin has secured a £550 million financing package from private credit firm HPS, despite strong objections from a group of its existing lenders, as the company seeks…

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23

Jul

US Warns Iran Is Not Serious About Ending War as Conflict Escalates

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran is not showing genuine commitment to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, as Washington signals it is prepared to take…

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22

Jul

Migrant smuggling network using rental cars dismantled across the Balkans

Authorities in Bulgaria, Greece, the Netherlands, and Romania have taken coordinated action against an organised crime group suspected of smuggling migrants through the Balkans using rented, stolen and fraudulently registered…

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22

Jul

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 July 2026

Updated 1250 Malta Hits Record 713MW Power Demand as Heatwave Triggers Widespread Outages: Malta recorded a record 713MW electricity demand on Tuesday, surpassing the previous peak of 663MW in 2023,…

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22

Jul

Trump allows direct US flights to Lebanon in historic move

The US will allow direct flights to Lebanon, President Donald Trump announced.It comes over 40 years after the US suspended direct flights between the two countries in 1985, during US…

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22

Jul

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year

Ukraine has recaptured 700 sq km (270 sq miles) of ​its territory this year, outgoing Commander in ‌Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday, confirming he was leaving the top military…

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22

Jul

Spain seeks to extend smoking ban to terraces, include vapes

Spain will ban smoking on outdoor bar ​and restaurant terraces while extending smoke-free areas and regulating vaping products in ‌the same way as conventional cigarettes, Health Minister Monica Garcia said…

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22

Jul

War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far

The cost of the United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion ​so far, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced skeptical lawmakers for…

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21

Jul

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be ​licensed and wear helmets, the government said, although ‌it…

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21

Jul

Romania says ship heading to Ukraine struck off its coast

A Liberian-flagged vessel sailing from Egypt to Ukraine has been hit off Romania's ​coast in an attack likely linked to Russia's ‌war on Ukraine, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on…

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21

Jul

Houthis threaten Saudi shipping as Iran conflict widens

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it was imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the regional conflict and increasing concerns over global energy supplies…

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21

Jul

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 July 2026

Morning Briefing Manoel Island Marina to Remain as Government Rules Out Further Development Prime Minister Robert Abela said the Manoel Island marina and yacht yard will remain in operation, but…

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20

Jul

Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 July 2026

Morning Briefing EU Report Highlights Progress but Raises Corruption Concerns in Malta Malta has improved resources dedicated to tackling corruption but continues to struggle to secure a strong record of…

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18

Jul

India-linked organized crime expands overseas

An international law enforcement operation targeting India-linked organized crime has underscored how criminal syndicates that once operated primarily within India have evolved into sophisticated transnational networks spanning North America, Europe…

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17

Jul

Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war

Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media ​and a Syrian military source said, in the first ‌known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war erupted…

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17

Jul

Greek islands face drought as tourist season hits

Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate ​change makes summers hotter and rainfall more erratic. Now, authorities are wondering…

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17

Jul

Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference

U.S. President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a U.S. intelligence assessment that…

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17

Jul

Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister

Andy Burnham, ​nicknamed the 'King of the North', will become leader of Britain's governing Labour Party ‌on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade…

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17

Jul

Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 July 2026

Morning Briefing PN, PL clash over population policy and Vision 2050 planning The Nationalist Party and the Labour Party have exchanged sharp criticism over Malta's population policy, with both accusing…

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16

Jul

Italy battles two weather extremes: scorching heat in Sicily, deadly storms in the north

Italy expanded its highest-level heat alerts on Thursday as a prolonged heatwave tightened its grip across much of the country, with Sicily expected to endure some of the most extreme…

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16

Jul

US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval…

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