Knights College launches scholarships for displaced IEU students
The Knights College has announced a special scholarship initiative to support international students affected by the revocation of the International European University’s (IEU) temporary licence in Malta. The IEU licence was evoked after authorities received a raft of complaints from students in Malta and overseas. The decision left around 80 students, who were here on student visas, at risk of deportation. Under the new initiative, Knights College will offer scholarships to help those students continue their studies. To confirm their place, students will provide a fully refundable deposit, which will be returned upon successful completion of the programme. If a student fails to meet attendance or performance requirements, the deposit will be redirected to local charities or to a scholarship fund for disadvantaged learners. “Knights College will not retain any of these contributions,” the institution said. (Times of Malta)
Malta records €426.8 million trade deficit in June
In June 2025, Malta registered a trade deficit of €426.8 million. Imports increased by €67.6 million while exports fell by €8.6 million compared to the same month in 2024. During the first six months of 2025, imports from the European Union stood at €2,463.7 million, accounting for 60.0 per cent of total imports. The largest increase in imports came from the Netherlands, while the main decrease was from Italy. On the exports side, the highest increase was recorded to Turkey and the sharpest drop was to the United States.
NSO reports rise in full-time employment
Registered full-time employment totalled 294,757 in March 2025, a 3.7 per cent increase over March 2024, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO). Part-time work as a primary job amounted to 35,112, up 5.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. Private sector full-time employment grew by 3.7 per cent, reaching 240,784, while public sector full-time employment increased by 4.1 per cent to 53,973. Employment growth was higher among women, with full-time jobs for females rising by 4.4 per cent to 117,126. Male full-time employment grew by 3.3 per cent to 177,631.
