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 tax paradox, a fragile model and a message of comfort

It may appear paradoxical that Malta’s government is forecasting higher income tax revenues in 2026 despite introducing tax cuts, particularly through the new parent rate. On the surface, this seems inconsistent with arithmetic logic: If rates go...

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...

The mad cow disease strikes again

The contradiction that is Malta was in full view on Monday, Budget Day. Let's start from the outside moving inwards. The environmentalists, led by their redoubtable and resourceful historic leaders stole a march on everybody else by refreshing a...

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...

History with Phil: Montana towns and how they got their names

Montana is a land of wide-open skies, rugged landscapes, and remarkable imagination when it comes to naming towns. Some towns were named for local features, others after distant places or famous people, and a few were named in ways that are...

Botswana Is Launching a ‘Golden Passport’ that Lets You Buy Citizenship for $75,000

Botswana's diverse wildlife and stunning natural scenery have long attracted safari-goers and adventure seekers from all over the world. Soon, travelers will have the option to make the South African nation their permanent home through a new dual...

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...

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...

Inaugural Cannes to Malta Race

by Yacht Club de Cannes 29 Oct 03:22 PDT 8-15 October 2025 The inaugural Cannes to Malta Race reached a memorable conclusion with Charlotte Rousselot's yacht Valiant crossing the finish line to mark a memorable first edition of this new offshore...

Fabio Spiteri to tackle third Deca Ultra Triathlon in Taiwan in support of animal shelters

Maltese ultra-endurance athlete Fabio Spiteri is set to take on his third Deca Ultra Triathlon, one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world. Spiteri's undertaking forms part of Project 100, his ongoing initiative to raise €100,000...

Government outlines economic and tourism vision for Malta’s next 25 years

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Ian Borg, as well as Economy Minister Silvio Schembri, on Wednesday spoke about the government's plans for sustainable growth, stronger investment quality, and improved quality of life. In a joint press...

A higher vision for Malta’s mobility

Following the recent meeting between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Alex Borg, Malta appears united in recognising that the country’s worsening congestion demands a mass transport system that transcends partisanship. The...

Lisbon citizenship moat turns HNIs to friendlier climes

The European Court of Justice's April ruling against Malta's "citizenship-for-sale" model and the continent's growing rightward shift have together turned what was once a smooth path to European residency into a more complex maze for global...

Matt Maltese aids maladies, brings ‘Cure For Emptiness’ to Oakland

Autumn is famously the time when couples begin to cuff and the weather begins to chill. On Oct. 21, Matt Maltese was waiting with warm arms ready to welcome both phenomena. Maltese’s Bay Area stop at the Fox Theater in Oakland on his “Tour For You...

WATCH | Delia slams government over €12.4 billion national debt, questions spending priorities

Shadow finance minister Adrian Delia has accused the government of downplaying Malta’s true debt burden, claiming that the country’s total debt, including interest, stands at €12.4 billion, not the €1.9 billion in borrowing presented by the...

Marsaskala residents protest against ferry terminal

The Marsaskala Residents’ Network has once again expressed its opposition to a proposed fast ferry terminal in Marsaskala Bay. The project, undertaken by Infrastructure Malta, includes the construction of a ramp, waiting area, and dredging works,...