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UK Living Standards Lag as Malta Wins Praise for Economic Strength, Telegraph Reports

Living standards in the UK are set to fall behind those in Malta, according to an analysis published by the Daily Telegraph, as Britain struggles with rising debt and weak…

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Malta and Cyprus Report Lowest Household Overcrowding in EU

The share of people living in overcrowded households across the European Union stood at 16.9% in 2024, marking a modest improvement compared to 18.1% recorded a decade earlier, according to…

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Turning screws on Russia should not impact legitimate maritime sector, say Cyprus and Malta

Discussions on the need to tighten sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of a blanket ban on providing maritime services, should not be at the expense of legitimate businesses in…

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Premier Capital Celebrates 10th McDonald’s Restaurant in Malta, 200th in Europe

Premier Capital has officially opened its 10th McDonald’s restaurant in Malta, a milestone that also marks the group’s 200th restaurant across in Europe. Located in Mrieħel, the new restaurant will…

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Maltese police join international crackdown on €700 million crypto-fraud network

The final actions in a sweeping international operation have successfully dismantled a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering network that had laundered over EUR 700 million. Coordinated across multiple jurisdictions,…

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Malta At The Bottom of EU Femicide Table; Latvia Dominates, Africa Worst Worldwide

Newly released Eurostat figures underline the stubborn resilience of gender-related killings across Europe, even as the continent continues to consider fresh legal remedies. In the European Union, women are killed…

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Vivian Announces Representation of LEO Pharma

Vivian has partnered with global dermatology leader LEO Pharma to bring advanced skin treatments to Maltese patients, improving access to therapies for chronic conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. This…

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Systemic Abuse in Libya’s Fuel Sector Redirects Subsidised Stocks to Multiple Markets, Including Malta

A surge in state-sanctioned fuel smuggling between 2022 and 2024 cost the Libyan people about $20bn (£15bn) in lost revenue – an alarming sum that demands decisive international sanctions against…

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Pirates board Malta-flagged products tanker off Somalia

Maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Malta-flagged products tanker had reportedly been boarded by pirates offshore Somalia. "The pirates were reported to have approached on a skiff…

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Malta cuts taxes for parents in bid to revive native birth rate

Malta announced tax cuts for parents of two or more children on Monday, in a government bid to counter its demographic decline. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told parliament that the…

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Malta Public Transport announces special services for Birgufest

Malta Public Transport will be operating special and additional services for Birgufest on Saturday, 11 October 2025, including night trips to faciliate access to this cultural and historical event. To…

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Malta Attracts Prestigious Hospitality Brand Novotel

Malta has strengthened its appeal to international tourism with the opening of Novotel Malta Sliema, the island’s first property from the globally recognised Accor brand. The 293-room hotel marks a…

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Four Maltese Killed in Croatia Road Crash

Four Maltese citizens were killed Thursday afternoon when their car plunged off a coastal road near the Adriatic resort of Bunica and into the sea, Croatian authorities said. The crash…

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Malta Public Transport announces special services for Notte Bianca

Malta Public Transport will be operating special bus services for Notte Bianca, the popular cultural event being held on Saturday 4 October 2025 in Valletta. Notte Bianca transforms Valletta into…

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Cyprus and Malta almost entirely depend on sea transport for trade

The European Union relied heavily on maritime transport for international trade in goods in 2024, Eurostat data showed. Imports by sea reached 1.1 billion tonnes, valued at €1.25 trillion, while…

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Malta Public Transport announces special services for Science in the City

Malta Public Transport will be operating a special bus service for the Science in the City festival being held this Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September 2025 at Triton Square.…

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From Valletta to Vienna: The EU’s Safest and Riskiest Cities for Gun Crime

This report, compiled by Euronews, examines the latest data on gun crime across the European Union, comparing which countries and capitals — including Valletta — rank among the safest and…

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HSBC Malta to be sold to CrediaBank

HSBC Malta will be sold to CrediaBank for €200 million under an agreement announced Tuesday, marking another step in HSBC’s ongoing retrenchment from smaller European markets. HSBC Continental Europe signed…

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Malta’s financial regulator opposes push to centralise EU crypto supervision

Malta's financial watchdog is opposed to a push by other countries to give the European Union's securities regulator more powers to supervise crypto companies, a spokesperson said. On Monday, France,…

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Delta’s “Route Race” Yields Two Winners: Sardinia and Malta to Join Airline’s Network in 2026

For the first time in its history, Delta Air Lines turned over part of its route decision-making process to its SkyMiles Members and employees. The airline’s inaugural “Route Race” gave…

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Malta Public Transport launches Malta’s first fully electric 9-metre low-floor buses

Malta Public Transport has launched two new fully electric nine-metre low-floor buses, the first of their kind for Malta, as part of its ongoing investment in service quality, sustainability, and…

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Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses

The violent weather that battered Europe this summer caused short-term economic losses of at least €43bn, according to an EU-wide estimate, with costs expected to rise to €126bn by 2029.…

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Malta’s Foster Clark Products Acquires Italy’s Preziosi Food

Malta-based food company Foster Clark Products (FCP) has acquired a 100% stake in Italian chips and savoury snacks producer Preziosi Food. Preziosi, based in Melfi, Italy, is a leading manufacturer…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 31 July 2025

Morning Briefing Trainee Tourist Guides Granted Temporary Licence Amid Growing Shortage In response to a pressing shortage of licensed tourist guides, trainee guides in Malta will now be permitted to…

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Malta to recognise Palestinian state in September

Malta will declare recognition of a Palestinian state during the general assembly of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Tuesday evening. Abela made the announcement…

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Sustainable Entertainment Is Possible!

GO, Malta’s foremost telecommunications provider, is proud to unveil its sponsorship of lVANt — Malta’s only fully electric, battery-powered mobile stage. More than just a platform for live cultural performances, lVANt is…

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Malta’s Golden passports to be replaced with broader citizenship-by-merit

Malta’s so-called golden passport scheme will be scrapped, while a citizenship-by-merit system will be expanded and strengthened, the government has announced. The proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act – Chapter…

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FELTOM’s 2024 Benchmarking Report Unveils Student Surge, Shorter Stays, and Increased Spending

FELTOM, the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations in Malta, this week launched its 2024 Annual Benchmarking Report. In 2024, Malta welcomed 80,946 international students to FELTOM-accredited English language schools—a…

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Malta Public Transport unveils 100 new Buses in €28 Million upgrade

Malta Public Transport has announced the replacement of 100 buses in its fleet with new buses. This significant €28 million investment goes beyond the concession agreement requirements, and reflects the…

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Malta Public Transport announces special shuttle services for Imnarja

Malta Public Transport has announced special shuttle services for the traditional Imnarja feast taking place in Buskett on 28th and 29th June 2025. The service is designed to offer an…

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Greece arrests US man with Malta link over mother and child deaths in Rome park

Italian police arrested a U.S. citizen on Friday in connection with the death of a woman and her baby daughter whose naked bodies were found in a park in central…

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Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Two men were jailed for life by a Maltese judge on Tuesday for having supplied the bomb that killed anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. Caruana Galizia's murder shocked…

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Computime and Vivian To Collaborate On Major Digital Transformation Project

Vivian, one of Malta’s foremost healthcare companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Computime Software to implement Acumatica ERP, a cloud-based business management solution – a collaboration that signals…

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Malta Among the Worst in Europe for Access to Innovative Medicines, New Data Shows

A new wave of cancer diagnoses is expected to sweep across Europe over the next 15 years, with experts predicting a staggering 38% increase in the cancer burden by 2040.…

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Malta Embarks on AI-Driven Modernisation with Microsoft Copilot Rollout in Public Service

In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency across the Maltese public sector, Prime Minister Robert Abela has formally announced the deployment of Microsoft Copilot—an advanced artificial intelligence tool—across the…

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Malta to Ratify High Seas Treaty at Upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice

Malta has confirmed it will be among the countries ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty—also known as the High Seas Treaty—at the third United Nations Ocean Conference taking…

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Gaza activist aid ship hit by drones outside Maltese waters

A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists for Gaza was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its organisers said, alleging that Israel was to blame.…

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Malta’s citizenship investment scheme violates EU law

The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme, allowing foreigners to purchase EU citizenship in exchange for investing upwards of…

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Italian Embassy produces Italian symphonic poem on Siege Malta

"A gift from me personally and at the same time from Italy, which I am honoured to represent, to the entire Maltese people. A gift that is also a thank…

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Trump administration considering closure of nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates, including in Malta

The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department document…

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Schoolbook Overhaul on the Horizon as Groundbreaking Discovery Rewrites Maltese History

The national education curriculum is set for a significant revision following the publication of an archaeological discovery that has pushed Malta’s human history back by over 1,000 years, Maltese Education…

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Greece is Europe’s cheapest, Malta most expensive, for luxury holidays

Greece has recently been building a name for luxury holidays, away from the traditional, low-cost sea-and-sun pattern of last century, offering greater value for money than its regional rivals. A…

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Bank of Valletta partners with Microsoft for digital transformation initiatives

Bank of Valletta is consolidating its strategic partnership with Microsoft through a series of business activities as part of its digital transformation journey, introducing a new Cloud Centre of Excellence,…

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Malta Faces Rising Temperatures: Heatwaves Could Significantly Impact Public Health by Century’s End

A recent study published in Nature Medicine paints a stark picture for Europe’s future as rising temperatures driven by climate change threaten to drastically increase heat-related deaths, especially in Mediterranean…

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Migrant Arrivals in Italy Surge as Tragedy Strikes in Mediterranean Shipwreck

Italy has recorded a significant surge in migrant arrivals this year, with the interior ministry reporting a 136% increase compared to the same period in 2024. As of Monday, 3,074…

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Businessman charged over Malta journalist’s murder granted bail

A Maltese court on Friday granted bail to a prominent businessman who is charged with complicity in the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. Yorgen Fenech was…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Malta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Malta in December to take part in a meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 October 2024

Morning Briefing PM says budget will set strategic direction for country The government is setting a strategic direction for the economy through Viżjoni Malta 2050, Prime Minister Robert Abela said…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 October 2024

Morning Briefing Malta likely to support migrant return hubs - report Malta appears to be supporting the European Commission's proposal to establish controversial 'return hubs' outside the European Union for…

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Malta vs Turkmenistan Friendly Cancelled Due to Travel Restrictions

The international friendly football match between Malta and Turkmenistan, scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to Turkmenistan's inability to obtain travel authorisation from their government to travel…

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Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists

Brexit red tape on British businesses has caused goods trade between the UK and EU to slump and the problem is getting worse, a study has warned. Many smaller UK…

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Moneybase Launches 16-17 Student Accounts

Following the recent introduction of free SEPA payments by Calamatta Cuschieri and Moneybase to all individual and joint account holders, Moneybase has just launched its Student Account, effectively opening its…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 September 2024

Updated 1230 Government will address challenges brought about by Malta’s economic success - Robert Abela: Prime Minister Robert Abela acknowledged that Malta's economic success has brought new challenges,emphasising the importance…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 September 2024

Updated 1210 Paola health centre contract to be scrapped as €2m in fines issued for delays The government is terminating the contract with the Ergon-Technoline consortium for the Vincent Moran…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 September 2024

Morning Briefing Women allegedly forced into prostitution saw 2,000 clients in three months A court heard on Tuesday that a group of Colombian women, who were allegedly trafficked to Malta…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2 September 2024

Updated 1100 Malta's economy needs CPR - Chamber CEO Malta's economy is overheating, and the time for gradual adjustments has passed, the CEO of the Malta Chamber has warned. Marthese…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 August 2024

Morning Briefing Two fatal traffic incidents on Tuesday A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in Qormi on Tuesday afternoon. According to police reports, the accident happened…

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