New Central Bank governor flags spending restraint, geopolitics as key risks
In first interview to the press as Central Bank of Malta governor, Alexander Demarco signals tougher oversight of property lending and preparations for the rollout of the digital...
Savvy or Trump-cowed? Malta’s foreign policy choices deciphered
James Debono speaks to an insider at Palazzo Parisio to gain insight into the logic behind Malta’s reluctance to speak out in the face of a world order that is going belly up
Wind warning from Met Office until 6pm Sunday

Strong winds and isolated showers will continue throughout the weekend before...

Strong winds and isolated showers will continue throughout...

Chamber welcomes move to assess MCAST graduates for engineering warrants after court rejects injunction

The Chamber of Engineers says the regulatory board can now proceed with warrant interviews for eligible MCAST graduates after a court rejected a union’s...

The Chamber of Engineers says the regulatory board can now...

ADPD warns rising rents are pricing people out as economic growth fuels housing crisis

ADPD blames tourism, population growth and weak regulation for an increasingly unaffordable rental market

ADPD blames tourism, population growth and weak regulation...

Magnitude 5.1 quake off southern Italy felt across Malta

An early-morning earthquake in the Ionian Sea woke residents in several Maltese...

An early-morning earthquake in the Ionian Sea woke...

Malta Women's Lobby condemns reputation laundering of convicted sex offenders

The Malta Women's Lobby says that attempts to improve the public image of individuals who have been found guilty by the courts do not promote justice or...

The Malta Women's Lobby says that attempts to improve...

Omissions, whataboutism, and reputation laundering of a registered sex offender

With a thick folder full of case documents in front of him, Justin Haber claimed that the case against him was a frame-up, while Ricky Caruana questioned none...

With a thick folder full of case documents in front of him,...

Property prices rise by 5.7% in third quarter of 2025, NSO says

The Residential Property Price Index continued to climb both annually and...

The Residential Property Price Index continued to climb...

Momentum opposes proposed high-rise development at Marsalforn hotel site

The political party has warned that a planned 12-storey project on the Calypso Hotel site would further damage Gozo’s skyline

The political party has warned that a planned 12-storey...

PN claims government introduced ‘hidden’ tax increases over Christmas period

PN accuses government of quietly raising fees across the financial services sector through legal notices issued after the budget

PN accuses government of quietly raising fees across the...

Public consultation on social media reform begins

Government has held the first stakeholder meeting on proposed social media...

Government has held the first stakeholder meeting on...

Robert Abela wants MPs, ministers, to be subject to same asset declaration system

Cabinet members might have more policymaking influence, but the Office of the Prime Minister wants an asset declaration system that brings MPs and ministers on...

Cabinet members might have more policymaking influence, but...

Malta’s private rental market leaves most tenants financially overburdened

Study finds only three out of 38 household scenarios can afford median rent, and only with government subsidies

Study finds only three out of 38 household scenarios can...

Student expelled over alleged threats must be reinstated, Ombudsman says

The Ombudsman ruled that the student was expelled without due process and without being given a chance to respond to the allegations

The Ombudsman ruled that the student was expelled without...

Fourth infant formula product recalled over toxin contamination fears

Nestle Malta has recalled another batch of infant powdered milk after...

Nestle Malta has recalled another batch of infant powdered...

Triq Għajn Dwieli closed to traffic due to safety risks

Fallen stone near tunnel forces road closure in both directions

Fallen stone near tunnel forces road closure in both...

Engerer calls for European defence capability, end of EU unanimity in wake of Trump's new world order

Cyrus Engerer repeated his call for the EU to have its own defence capacity, stressing that relying on NATO, especially now, makes no sense

Cyrus Engerer repeated his call for the EU to have its...

Met Office warns of gale force winds

It's only going to get windier, according to a Met Office orange warning published Thursday

It's only going to get windier, according to a Met...

Enemalta rebrands, announces nine-year plan

Among other projects, the Enemalta CEO said that by next June, Siġġiewi and...

Among other projects, the Enemalta CEO said that by next...