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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 March 2026

Southern EU states push Brussels over drifting Russian tanker risk Malta and four southern EU member states have formally urged the European Commission to trigger bloc-wide emergency coordination mechanisms after…

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Malta joins Europol’s largest-ever action targeting terrorist audio propaganda

Europol has coordinated the largest Referral Action Day (RAD) to date targeting terrorist propaganda shared through audio content, resulting in the referral of 17 298 URLs across 40 online platforms.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 March 2026

President would have final say in government's chief justice anti-deadlock plans The President would have the final say on appointing a chief justice in cases of deadlock under the government's…

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Mapping Malta’s Financial Services Talent

Malta’s financial services sector is projected to contribute between €4.8 billion and €5.3 billion to the country’s GDP by 2035. However, the sector is also facing the critical challenge in…

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Mystery Blaze Off Malta as Sanctioned Russian LNG Tanker Explodes in Suspected Drone Strike

A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker believed to form part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been destroyed in a mysterious explosion in international waters to the southeast of Malta, with…

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Balancing Preparedness and Prudence to mitigate Risks of the Iran-Gulf Conflict on Malta

Even without a direct security threat, the economic ripple effects of the Iran-Gulf conflict could reach Malta through higher energy prices, disrupted trade flows, and dented travel confidence. As a…

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Storm Fronts Lash Italy, Spain and Portugal With Snow, Floods and High Winds

Severe weather conditions are continuing to affect several parts of southern Europe, triggering transport disruption, infrastructure damage and safety warnings as authorities brace for further deterioration in conditions. In Italy,…

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Time for Malta to play big in Europe

Europe is entering one of the most turbulent phases in its modern history. The headlines across POLITICO this week read like a warning siren: geopolitical instability, economic stagnation, migration tensions,…

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Malta Weighs Trump ‘Board of Peace’ Invitation

Malta is seeking legal advice after being invited to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’, Prime Minister Robert Abela told parliament on Monday. Abela confirmed that Malta,…

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One rescued, 50 feared drowned after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

A migrant has been rescued and 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean, officials said on Sunday. The man had been in the sea for…

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ThinkPeople: Co-Pilot vs. Autopilot: Navigating AI’s Role in Business

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate every corner of our working lives, we are faced with a fundamental choice: do we treat AI as a co-pilot or as an…

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UPDATED: Storm Harry to Bring Heavy Rain and High Winds Across Mediterranean

A deep low-pressure system moving through the Mediterranean is expected to bring severe weather to large parts of southern Europe early this week, while eastern regions of the continent brace…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 January 2026

Aidan wins Malta Eurovision Song Contest Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening. He will represent Malta at the annual festival in Vienna, Austria, in May. Aidan won…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 January 2026

Special Dispatch - Malta’s Official Position and Calls for International Law The Maltese government has emphasized the importance of international law. This emphasis comes after the abduction of Venezuelan President…

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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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