Malta’s hospitality sector urged to embrace change amid talent shortages and technological shift

Malta’s leading hoteliers, investors, and policymakers gathered today to discuss the future of the island’s hospitality industry, highlighting urgent workforce integration, strategic investment, and technological innovation as key drivers for...

Malta is stronger than ever

Never have we witnessed such a tremendous positive reaction to a budget. People from all walks of life, regardless of their background, age, or financial standing, shall benefit from unprecedented tax cuts; higher stipends, children's allowances,...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU citizens produce?

Published on 31/10/2025 - 10:06 GMT+1 More than 79 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2023, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. While this marks a reduction of 8.7kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure...

Valletta residents flag second construction incident this month, call for preventive measures

Valletta’s residents group called for stricter preventive measures after the facades of two houses just a few streets away from each other were damaged by construction trucks in less than three weeks. In a brief statement, Residenti Beltin noted...

Experts say cash alone won’t fix Malta’s birth rate problem

A fresh batch of budget perks has been rolled out to encourage more Maltese parents to have babies, but experts are warning that money alone won’t solve the country’s demographic woes. Monday’s budget offered generous income tax cuts for parents,...

Malta reaffirms neutrality while backing EU defence and energy initiatives, Abela tells Parliament

Prime Minister Robert Abela told parliament on Wednesday that Malta is ready to contribute to the EU's Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, focusing on civil-military coordination, maritime security, crisis preparedness, and the protection of critical...

“Not all companies that declare no profit are evading tax” - Malta Chamber

The Malta Chamber has slammed “damaging” and “unfair” statements about tax dodging companies saying not all businesses that fail to declare profits are evading tax. Responding to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana’s claim that 70% of companies do not...

Bank of Valletta hosting the first Investor Days in Malta and Gozo

Bank of Valletta will be hosting the first-ever Investor Days on the 3rd and 4th November in Gozo and Malta, respectively. These events provide shareholders, customers, and members of the financial community with a direct platform to engage with...

Maltese MEP recognised for leading the water resilience strategy

A Maltese MEP has been handed the Water-Smart MEP of the Year 2025 award for helping to draft the European Parliament’s European Water Resilience Strategy . The award was handed to Labour MEP Thomas Bajada at Water Innovation Europe, the annual...

Malta ready to contribute to the EU's Defence Readiness Roadmap - Abela

Updated 5.36 pm with Abela call for the Opposition to back gas pipeline efforts. Malta is ready to contribute to the EU's Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 in areas such as civil/military coordination, maritime security, crisis preparedness and the...

New app allows people to find over 200 green spaces across Malta and Gozo

A new web app designed to help the public find open and recreational spaces across Malta and Gozo has been launched by the government with hopes of highlighting the importance of green environments for mental wellbeing. The ParksInMalta webapp,...

Ethical businesses must be rewarded not outpaced by tax dodgers – The Malta Chamber

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said Thursday it has taken note of recent remarks by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana indicating that approximately 70% of active Maltese companies not declare profits and thus pay no income...

Website launched for people to view all parks and gardens across Malta and Gozo

Kyle Patrick Camilleri Thursday, 30 October 2025, 12:11 Last update: about 21 minutes ago The government has launched a website through which people can see the 200+ open spaces across the Maltese islands. Through this web application, people can...

New app maps over 200 parks and open spaces across Malta and Gozo

Over 200 open spaces in Malta and Gozo have been listed in a new web app, which allows people to search for their nearest park or garden while filtering for dog-friendly areas, bicycle-friendly zones, scenic spots and playgrounds. The app — Parks...

The Purest Solutions Launches in Malta, Offering Affordable and Science-Backed Skincare

For years, skincare in Malta has been associated with high costs, long shipping delays, and limited access to products that effectively target common skin concerns. Many consumers were left paying €50 or more for a single serum, waiting weeks for...

Malta National Park to turn into eco-friendly Christmas market

Eco Market Malta is holding another edition of the Woodland Christmas Market at the Oak Tree Circle in the Malta National Park from December 6 to 14. Curated with the planet in mind, the market showcases an array of earth-friendly products ideal...

HSBC Malta Foundation supports 7th Edition of the Thematic STEM Debate

The HSBC Malta Foundation supported this year's Thematic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Debate, now in its seventh edition, organised by the Directorate for STEM and VET (Vocational, Education and Training) Programmes...

This man plans to walk 12,000km from Malta to India in 18 months

As a child, Jaydip Lakhankiya dreamed of travelling the world in luxury. Now an adult, his travel plans look quite different – he is choosing tents over comfortable hotels, and year-long walking journeys over quick plane rides. In January, the...

Abela: Malta supports EU military readiness but without compromising neutrality

Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta fully supports strengthening the EU’s military readiness but warned that this must be done without compromising its neutrality. He said it must be done “without compromising our neutrality or fuelling the...

Malta’s Bold Tax Gamble to Rescue Its Plummeting Birth Rate

130Malta, that densely packed – for now – and rather beautiful Mediterranean archipelago, is making a bold and controversial move. Beginning in 2026, the government will exempt parents of two or more children from income tax on the first €18,500...