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Malta: Caruana hints at higher tax rebates in 2022

The tax rebate next year could go up to €340 as finance minister Clyde Caruana hinted at an increase in a pre-budget press conference. This year, the lowest refund was…

Malta: Finance Minister says Malta will continue to push for a positive FATF verdict

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has insisted Malta will continue pushing for a positive result as government approaches the final verdict on a potential grey listing by the international Financial Action…

Malta: Consultation starts on the drafting of a revised employment policy

The Minister for Finance and Employment, Clyde Caruana has launched a process of consultation so that within another nine months, Malta will have a revised employment policy for the next…

Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 March 2026

Morning Briefing Four remanded in custody over €600,000 cocaine importation from Sicily Four p...

EU Emissions Rules Threaten Malta’s Maritime Hub, Forum Warns MEPs

The Malta Maritime Forum presented compelling data at the European Parliament in Brussels, showing h...

Macron asks Netanyahu to ‘refrain from a ground offensive’ in Lebanon

Emmanuel Macron said he asked Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a ground offensive in Leb...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 March 2026

Updated 1120 Malta Arranges Special Flight to Repatriate Citizens from UAE: Deputy Prime Minister...

Iranian drones strike airport terminal in Azerbaijan

At least two people were injured after three Iranian drones targeted the passenger terminal at Nakhc...

Swedish fighter jets patrol Iceland in show of force over Arctic

For the first time, Swedish fighter jets are patrolling Iceland’s airspace as part of NATO’s “Arctic...

Iran says US will regret sinking frigate

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the US torpedo strike that sank the Iranian frigate...

China to build ‘birth-friendly society’, refine social security system

China has announced plans to build a “childbirth-friendly society” over the next five years as it at...

Impact of Iran Conflict on Malta’s Geopolitical Landscape

As the war involving Iran continues to evolve, much of the international attention remains focused o...

Putin Says Ukrainian ‘Terrorist Attack’ Caused Tanker to Sink Off Malta

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of carrying out what he described as a “terrorist a...