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TCN Wage Data Shows 75% Earn €20,000 or Less, Contradicting PM's Claim
Employment
Business

TCN Wage Data Shows 75% Earn €20,000 or Less, Contradicting PM's Claim

New data reveals that 75% of third-country nationals in Malta earn €20,000 or less, challenging the Prime Minister's assertion that they are not poorly paid.

29 Oct 2026
MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone
Tourism
Hospitality

MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone

MHRA said Budget 2027 places an unfair share of the burden on tourism businesses while state spending keeps rising.

27 Oct 2026
2027 Budget Theme 'Malta Miegħek' Ties Subsidies to Family Focus
Economy
Business

2027 Budget Theme 'Malta Miegħek' Ties Subsidies to Family Focus

PM Abela announced 'Malta Miegħek' as the 2027 Budget theme, promising family financial security while energy subsidies remain and new taxes stay possible.

26 Oct 2026
Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end
Economy
Finance

Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

Government has implemented 86% of Budget 2026 measures, with the figure expected to reach 90% by year-end, according to a report presented to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.

21 Oct 2026
Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition
Economy
Finance

Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition

The Malta Chamber presented its 'RESET & LEAD' document to Alex Borg, urging a National Agreement on long-term strategic priorities.

19 Oct 2026
MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy
Regulation
Finance

MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy

Malta Chamber and MBB join MED9 business groups in demanding EU budget and Blue Economy policies that prioritise islands and tourism.

19 Oct 2026
Malta's tourism GDP growth tops Europe as WTTC summit opens in Valletta
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta's tourism GDP growth tops Europe as WTTC summit opens in Valletta

Malta recorded the highest tourism GDP growth in Europe in 2025, as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 opens in Valletta with over 1,000 delegates.

19 Oct 2026
Malta Chamber hits back: State policy, not business, drove foreign labour reliance
Economy
Finance

Malta Chamber hits back: State policy, not business, drove foreign labour reliance

The Malta Chamber rejects claims that businesses prefer cheap foreign labour, arguing a decade of state policy built the current model.

19 Oct 2026
PN leader puts Malta's untapped maritime potential in political spotlight
Shipping
Maritime

PN leader puts Malta's untapped maritime potential in political spotlight

The PN leader says Malta's maritime sector has significant untapped potential, putting the industry back on the political agenda. What it means for business remains to be seen.

13 Oct 2026
Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook
Economy
Finance

Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook

Stable energy prices remain central to the government’s economic plans, as employers await clarity on wage adjustments and further household support.

06 Oct 2026
Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips
Tourism
Hospitality

Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips

Malta welcomed 539,655 tourists in August 2026, up 14.7% year-on-year, but average spending per visitor fell to €937 for the January-August period, NSO data shows.

05 Oct 2026
Central Bank flags softer business conditions as property demand stays strong
Economy
Finance

Central Bank flags softer business conditions as property demand stays strong

Business conditions dip slightly but industrial production and tourism remain solid. Property demand stays strong while supply permits fall.

02 Oct 2026