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0% green loans fully used up as demand for electric cars sucks funds dry

December 6, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Malta Fund, used by banks to offer 0% green loans, has been fully utilised

‘We don’t make the law – we just apply it’ – Housing Ministry on six-tenant limit

December 5, 2023
by Robert Fenech

Six-tenant limit was introduced in 2014, update of rent law simply a way to enforce it

PIN-UP Global launches a new business line – PIN-UP.INVESTMENTS

December 5, 2023
by BN Writer

It provides funding, training and consulting opportunities through in-house ecosystem experts, practice on PIN-UP product and business model testing

Disruption to work personnel, challenging ground handling: Air Malta clarifies Munich difficulties

December 5, 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Munich was struck by a huge snowstorm over the weekend, leaving all of the flights from Munich Airport grounded

‘Time to rein in this chaos’: Real estate agents supportive of six-tenant limit

December 4, 2023
by Robert Fenech

However, the impact of the rule on large properties raises questions

Tourists spent around €301 million in Malta during October 2023

December 4, 2023
by BN Writer

UK, Italian and German residents made up 44.1% of total tourists for the month

Vast majority of Gozitan tourism businesses say cost of skills card for TCN workers is too high

December 4, 2023
by Robert Fenech

Respondents divided on whether workers currently in employment should be dismissed if they do not pass test

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Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Easing of bond market issuance as yields rise

Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Initial predictions for 2024

Valentina Antonaroli, Warren Deguara and Aleandra Muscat

Household finance and consumption survey allows for cross countries comparisons

November 15, 2023
by Valentina Antonaroli, Warren Deguara and Aleandra Muscat

Triennial survey focuses on various aspects of all resident households’ finances from wealth and income to employment and consumption

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Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

A closer look at Government finances

November 9, 2023
by Edward Rizzo

The large majority of Government debt is held by local institutions and private investors

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Air Malta officially cancels all bookings for flights from 31st March 2024 onwards

December 4, 2023
by Anthea Cachia

All customers who booked through travel agents will be refunded the full cost, including taxes

Investigation into soaring food prices must begin with price watch, says leading economist

December 3, 2023
by Robert Fenech

A public spat between an MEP and an MEP candidate has raised more questions than answers

Malta ‘no longer ideal place’ to launch iGaming start-ups, experts warn

December 2, 2023
by BN Writer

Malta Business Network panel warns of ‘long-term harm to sector’

KM Malta Airlines obtains air operator certificate and licence from Civil Aviation Directorate

December 1, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The new Maltese flag carrier will start accepting bookings for its Summer 2024 schedule from Monday 4th December

Rise of online casino in Malta: Trends and player experiences

December 1, 2023
by BN Writer

Improving the player experience has been the main driving force behind the growth of the online gambling industry

Spotify Wrapped 2023 dominates social media with its end of year recap

November 30, 2023
by Anthea Cachia

The feature was originally launched in 2016 but has since developed and become more interactive to attract new users

MIA’s new €250m investment programme set to boost airport’s efficiency, safety, and sustainability

November 30, 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The airport is set to welcome a total of 7.8 million passengers by the end of 2023

Ryanair announces summer 2024 schedule featuring over 2.7 million seats for Malta

November 29, 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The airline’s summer schedule will commence at the end of March and will run until October 2024

Google to annihilate inactive accounts, starting 1st December

November 29, 2023
by Anthea Cachia

Say goodbye to your old Gmail account. Google will start its clean-up in two days

EU Court of Justice ruling: Public service employees across EU may be banned from wearing religious symbols

November 29, 2023
by Anthea Cachia

The issue arose in Belgium when an employee was asked to remove to remove their headscarf at the office

Maltese companies by far most likely in EU to fill positions from non-EU countries to address skills shortage

November 28, 2023
by Helena Grech

Biggest obstacle to hire from EU countries was not being able to find a suitable candidate and language problems