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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.