IMF approves $1.8 billion loan for Greece 'in principle'
The International Monetary Fund agreed to a new conditional bailout for Greece, ending two years of speculation on whether it would join in another rescue
Malta registers highest surplus in the European Union
At 3.5 per cent of GDP, Malta has exceeded the surplus reported by Germany and the Netherlands, both at 1.5 per cent.
Oil firm Rockhopper stops Malta study

Oil exploration firm Rockhopper has confirmed it will not extend its exploration study agreement for oil exploration in Malta

Oil exploration firm Rockhopper has confirmed it will not...

NAO holding on to audit of ministerial credit cards

An investigation by the National Audit Office into the use of government...

An investigation by the National Audit Office into the...

10% more Maltese visit Gozo over Easter

The Gozo Channel registered a 10.6% increase in passengers travelling to Gozo during Easter week when compared to the same period last year

The Gozo Channel registered a 10.6% increase in passengers...

'Malta should be producing fewer lawyers and more IT experts'

Newly-elected president of the Chamber of Commerce Frank Farrugia believes...

Newly-elected president of the Chamber of Commerce Frank...

English-language schools want work-study permits to boost student intake

The Federation of English Language Schools in Malta is seeking policies to tackle accessibility issues in a bid to boost international student intake

The Federation of English Language Schools in Malta is...

[WATCH] Businesses to face fewer inspections under streamlined inspectorate

A new office will head the coordination of business inspections carried out by 23 different inspectorates

A new office will head the coordination of business...

February drop in both imports and exports

Preliminary figures show that Malta registered a trade deficit of €127.7...

Preliminary figures show that Malta registered a trade...

No submissions filed in Hal Far logistics hub's request for proposals

International companies who expressed interest fail to submit proposals; the...

International companies who expressed interest fail to...

Fiduciary at heart of CapitalOne saga fined €16,000 for breach of Trusts Act

MFSA fines Baltimore Fiduciary €16,000 for breach of Trusts Act after audit was requested by FIAU

MFSA fines Baltimore Fiduciary €16,000 for breach of...

Employment in October 2016 grows by 5%

Full-time and part-time employment as a primary job both increased by 5% in October 2016, when compared to 2015

Full-time and part-time employment as a primary job both...

GlobalCapital pre-tax earnings down 50% over 2015 to €2.8 million

GlobalCapital shareholder funds more than doubled through increase in share...

GlobalCapital shareholder funds more than doubled through...

Government GDP guarantees could harm fiscal sustainability, Council warns

The chairman of the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council says that a sound fiscal policy is critically dependent on taking the right and timely decisions with regard...

The chairman of the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council says that...

Frank V. Farrugia elected Malta Chamber President

New Chamber president said he looked forward to working with all members,...

New Chamber president said he looked forward to working...

Virtu Business Centre hosts Sicilian supplies exhibition

Virtu have invited renowned Sicilian suppliers to make use of the Terminal free...

Virtu have invited renowned Sicilian suppliers to make use...

Not a single mention of Panama Papers in Malta FIAU annual report for 2016

2016 was record year for suspicious transaction reports filed with the FIAU, increasing by 137% to 520

2016 was record year for suspicious transaction reports...

BOV’s off-market sale of MIDI shares tagged at nominal 0.01c per share

Bank of Valletta saved on stockbrokers’ fees by registering its off-market sale of 19 million MIDI shares at just 0.01c, with rest of transaction settled...

Bank of Valletta saved on stockbrokers’ fees by...

Pama makes €36 million in sales in first year of operation

Sales at the Naxxar supermarket have consistently increased since the...

Sales at the Naxxar supermarket have consistently...

Record low capital spend in 2016 did influence Labour government surplus

Labour says massive EU fund absorption rate galvanised record €581 million capital spend in 2015, before dropping by 46% in surplus year of 2016

Labour says massive EU fund absorption rate galvanised...