Malta retains lowest tax rates on labour in EU
Overall tax-to-GDP ratio in the EU27 up to 38.8% of GDP in 2011
First Transavia.com flight from Paris lands
The first flight of a new Paris-Malta service by low cost airline Transavia.com arrives on Thursday.
Sargas still hoping to promote carbon-capture in Malta using gas

Norwegian carbon-capture claims island can capture 85% of its carbon emissions...

Norwegian carbon-capture claims island can capture 85% of...

Labour MP calls on bank to act ethically, compensate investors

Labour MP Charles Mangion says bank should compensate investors in Bank of...

Labour MP Charles Mangion says bank should compensate...

GRTU ‘won’t back any political party’ in general elections

Chamber of SMEs wants parliamentary two-thirds majority on taxation laws.

Chamber of SMEs wants parliamentary two-thirds majority on...

Waste Oils awarded 30-year concession for Ricasoli port operation facility

Agreement provides for an annual ground rent of €100,000 and an additional annual rent of €130,000. Company to invest €10.8 million in the facilities.

Agreement provides for an annual ground rent of €100,000...

MFSA issues reprimands against four Sicav directors

Reprimands issued against Royal Rainbow and Global & Emerging Markets Sicavs.

Reprimands issued against Royal Rainbow and Global &...

Almost 10,000 tonnes of waste being separated at source

In 2011, recovered waste advanced by 139 per cent over 2010.

In 2011, recovered waste advanced by 139 per cent over 2010.

IFC provides $30 million loan to FIMBank for cross-border trade

IFC supports Malta-based bank to finance trade in Middle East and Africa.

IFC supports Malta-based bank to finance trade in Middle...

Gas distributors meet Prime Minister over 1992 agreement

GRTU officials and gas distributors hand letter of protest to Prime Minister.

GRTU officials and gas distributors hand letter of protest...

Leni Oil & Gas takes rival to British courts over Malta sale

Leni Oil & Gas initiates legal proceedings against Mediterranean Oil & Gas in...

Leni Oil & Gas initiates legal proceedings against...

Banif – Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A. announces recapitalisation plan

Banif, S.A. has formally announced a recapitalisation plan that will be submitted for approval at the next General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on the...

Banif, S.A. has formally announced a recapitalisation plan...

Inbound tourism up by 4.6% over November 2011

The total number of tourists who visited Malta during November is estimated at...

The total number of tourists who visited Malta during...

More property fund investors eligible for compensation from Bank of Valletta

Malta Financial Services Authority announces completion of Mazars’ independent file review of BOV clients eligble for further compensation.

Malta Financial Services Authority announces completion of...

Deficit at €342 million for January-November 2012

Central government debt at €4,756.6 million, up by €200.9 million, or 4.4...

Central government debt at €4,756.6 million, up by...

Annus horribilis for property market as non-performing loans increase

Central Bank’s real estate market survey indicates lower sales and...

Central Bank’s real estate market survey indicates lower...

World’s largest containership calls at Malta Freeport

CMA CGM Marco Polo’s 16,000 TEUs call in at Malta Freeport

CMA CGM Marco Polo’s 16,000 TEUs call in at Malta...

HSBC Malta Foundation supports l-Istrina

For the third year running, HSBC Malta Foundation is one of the main sponsors of l-Istrina with a €100,000 donation.

For the third year running, HSBC Malta Foundation is one of...

Banif Bank makes largest contribution to L-Istrina with a donation of €292,340

Hefty sum collected through President's Charity Fun Run which was supported by Banif Bank for the fourth consecutive year.

Hefty sum collected through President's Charity Fun Run...

Vodafone employees donate clothes to immigrants this Christmas

The Vodafone Malta Foundation joined forces with the “GetupStandup”...

The Vodafone Malta Foundation joined forces with the...