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Malta hosts 400 athletes from 37 countries as Special Olympics swim meet opens
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta hosts 400 athletes from 37 countries as Special Olympics swim meet opens

The Special Olympics European Swimming Open 2026 has launched in Malta, bringing 400 athletes and 37 delegations to the island.

12 Sept 2026
Malta's dolphin-rich waters: a business asset worth protecting
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta's dolphin-rich waters: a business asset worth protecting

Malta's waters host eight cetacean species, including three regular dolphin species, presenting both a tourism draw and a conservation responsibility.

12 Sept 2026
Cloud or on-premise: what Malta's SMEs are actually paying for IT
Digital Transformation
Tech

Cloud or on-premise: what Malta's SMEs are actually paying for IT

A new analysis breaks down the real costs of cloud versus on-premise infrastructure for Malta's growing number of cloud adopters.

11 Sept 2026
Malta takes unified pitch to SBC Lisbon as gaming jobs hit 19,150
Employment
iGaming

Malta takes unified pitch to SBC Lisbon as gaming jobs hit 19,150

GamingMalta leads first-ever national booth at SBC Summit Lisbon; fresh data shows sector now supports 19,150 jobs, up 4.8%.

11 Sept 2026
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