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PwC warns Malta's infrastructure lag threatens business appeal as population heads to 636,000
Economy
Finance

PwC warns Malta's infrastructure lag threatens business appeal as population heads to 636,000

Malta's population hit 588,254 in 2025 and is projected to reach 636,000 by 2030, but infrastructure investment is not keeping pace, PwC warns.

17 Jul 2026
Malta's legal gaps on deepfakes exposed as Chamber calls for urgent reform
Regulation
Tech

Malta's legal gaps on deepfakes exposed as Chamber calls for urgent reform

The Malta Chamber warns current laws don't cover deepfake sexual content, urging swift transposition of EU Directive 2025/1385.

16 Jul 2026
SME Chamber chief joins ITS strategy launch as Malta eyes Mediterranean tourism excellence
Tourism
Hospitality

SME Chamber chief joins ITS strategy launch as Malta eyes Mediterranean tourism excellence

SME Chamber President Paul Abela participated in ITS's Strategic Plan 2026-2030 launch, focusing on workforce skills for Malta's tourism and hospitality future.

16 Jul 2026
Maltese Studio Mighty Boards Wins Top Global Board Game Prize
Investment
Tech

Maltese Studio Mighty Boards Wins Top Global Board Game Prize

Attard-based Mighty Boards becomes the first Maltese company to win the Kennerspiel des Jahres award, with its game Rebirth selling 120,000 copies in 15 languages.

14 Jul 2026
MTA Shuts Down Swieqi Short-Let Block, Imposes Three-Year Licence Ban
Regulation
Hospitality

MTA Shuts Down Swieqi Short-Let Block, Imposes Three-Year Licence Ban

MTA orders immediate closure of Swieqi apartment block after inspections reveal widespread licence breaches, with operators facing a three-year ban on relicensing.

14 Jul 2026
Malta's Residence Schemes Open Door for Crypto Wealth But Tax Treatment Hinges on Activity
Regulation
Finance

Malta's Residence Schemes Open Door for Crypto Wealth But Tax Treatment Hinges on Activity

Malta's GRP and TRP programmes offer crypto holders a flat 15% tax on remitted income and no capital gains tax on long-term holdings, but the treatment depends on activity classification.

14 Jul 2026
Malta Business Registry enforces new beneficial ownership rules under 6th AML Directive
Regulation
Finance

Malta Business Registry enforces new beneficial ownership rules under 6th AML Directive

The Malta Business Registry has introduced new beneficial ownership requirements, including a legitimate interest access tier and a new BO4 form, with a six-month transition period.

13 Jul 2026
Summer construction ban on demolition and excavation extended to Sept 2026
Regulation
Real Estate

Summer construction ban on demolition and excavation extended to Sept 2026

Malta bans demolition and excavation works in tourist zones from 15 June to 30 September 2026, aiming to reduce disruption for hotels and residents.

12 Jul 2026
Malta enacts EU public country-by-country reporting rules for multinationals
Regulation
Finance

Malta enacts EU public country-by-country reporting rules for multinationals

New EU directive on public tax disclosure is now in force in Malta, requiring in-scope entities to file detailed reports from 2025.

11 Jul 2026
Hidden Goddesses: Unseen Preca paintings breathe new life into Malta’s heritage offering
Tourism
Hospitality

Hidden Goddesses: Unseen Preca paintings breathe new life into Malta’s heritage offering

Thirty-one never-before-seen Preca works go on display at the National Museum of Archaeology, linking modern art with prehistoric artefacts.

10 Jul 2026
Malta’s financial services strategy pivots to market capture after three years of groundwork
Regulation
Finance

Malta’s financial services strategy pivots to market capture after three years of groundwork

The Malta Financial Services Advisory Council is shifting from infrastructure building to actively attracting foreign investment, with a target of top quartile global ranking.

10 Jul 2026
Brazil's top court links online betting to gambling ban, creating regulatory risk for operators
Regulation
iGaming

Brazil's top court links online betting to gambling ban, creating regulatory risk for operators

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has suspended a ruling on land-based gambling after a justice argued online betting cannot be separated from games of chance.

06 Jul 2026