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Services turnover jumps 7.6% but employment slips as wage pressures build
Economy
Finance

Services turnover jumps 7.6% but employment slips as wage pressures build

NSO data shows 7.6% quarterly rise in services turnover, led by wholesale trade. Employment dips 1.1% while wages and hours edge up.

11 Sept 2026
NIS2 fines up to €10m: Malta SMEs face 2026 compliance deadline
Regulation
Tech

NIS2 fines up to €10m: Malta SMEs face 2026 compliance deadline

Malta's NIS2 framework is fully in force. SMEs in cloud, iGaming, and IT face fines up to €10m or 2% of global turnover for non-compliance.

11 Sept 2026
Malta Airport's August traffic: 1.2m passengers, 89% load factor, but Germany and France slip
Aviation
Hospitality

Malta Airport's August traffic: 1.2m passengers, 89% load factor, but Germany and France slip

Malta International Airport recorded over 1.2 million passengers in August, with seat load factor hitting 89.3% despite a 15% capacity increase. Italy and Poland drove growth while Germany and France declined.

11 Sept 2026
MCCAA's ImportaMT cuts pre-shipment compliance hurdles for Maltese importers
Regulation
Tech

MCCAA's ImportaMT cuts pre-shipment compliance hurdles for Maltese importers

MCCAA launches ImportaMT, a pre-import service that verifies product compliance before shipment, reducing delays and costs.

11 Sept 2026
Polidano's Balzan project hits another regulatory wall as tribunal voids PA approval
Regulation
Real Estate

Polidano's Balzan project hits another regulatory wall as tribunal voids PA approval

The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has overturned PA approval for Charles Polidano's Balzan development, citing flawed calculations and excessive building depth, sending the project back for fresh assessment.

11 Sept 2026
Starlink for Maltese businesses: backup, not fibre replacement
SMEs
Tech

Starlink for Maltese businesses: backup, not fibre replacement

Starlink has a role in Maltese business connectivity, but as backup or for sites with weak fibre, not as a guaranteed replacement for the office line.

11 Sept 2026
EU rule of law mission to Malta following Fenech acquittal raises regulatory stakes
Regulation
Finance

EU rule of law mission to Malta following Fenech acquittal raises regulatory stakes

The European Parliament is sending a fact-finding mission to Malta after Yorgen Fenech's acquittal, highlighting rule of law concerns with business implications.

10 Sept 2026
AX Real Estate buy-back narrows discount as shares trade below NAV
Property Market
Real Estate

AX Real Estate buy-back narrows discount as shares trade below NAV

AX Real Estate acquired 24,000 shares at €0.535 each, below the company’s audited NAV, as part of its ongoing buy-back programme.

10 Sept 2026
KM Malta Airlines stranded passengers face week-long wait after UK air traffic chaos
Aviation
Hospitality

KM Malta Airlines stranded passengers face week-long wait after UK air traffic chaos

KM Malta Airlines cannot rebook passengers stranded in London until next week due to fully booked flights during peak season.

09 Sept 2026
PISA 2025 leaves Malta's employers staring at a weaker skills pipeline
Employment
Leadership

PISA 2025 leaves Malta's employers staring at a weaker skills pipeline

Malta's PISA 2025 scores fall in all three subjects, with nearly half of students below the reading benchmark and workforce risks mounting.

09 Sept 2026
Stake's game studios spin out as B2B supplier Juice, opening exclusive catalogue to all operators
Online Casino
iGaming

Stake's game studios spin out as B2B supplier Juice, opening exclusive catalogue to all operators

Five studios behind Stake.com's exclusive games have spun off as new B2B provider Juice, opening a catalogue of over 100 titles to operators worldwide.

09 Sept 2026
Ombudsman warns public bodies cannot ignore recommendations; calls for select committee
Regulation
Leadership

Ombudsman warns public bodies cannot ignore recommendations; calls for select committee

The Parliamentary Ombudsman presented his Ombudsplan 2027, reiterating that public authorities cannot disregard his recommendations without accountability.

09 Sept 2026