Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsMalta Party Calls for Social Media Age Ban: What Parents Need to Know
Australia and Indonesia ban social media for under-16s. UK and Malta may follow. What this means for your family's digital life and privacy concerns.
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Economy · National NewsWhy Malta's Economic Growth Isn't Making Residents Richer—And What Needs to Change
Malta's economy grows but wages stagnate. Why your cost of living keeps rising while productivity stalls, and what structural reforms could fix it.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's Shipping Costs Jump 40%: What Rising Freight Rates Mean for Your Groceries and Rent
Shipping costs on Malta's vital Genoa route surge 40% due to EU carbon rules and oil prices. How this hits your grocery bills, rent, and medicine costs.
Economy · TechMalta's Second Power Cable Construction Begins This Summer: Lower Bills Expected by 2027
Malta's €300M second submarine cable installation begins summer 2026. Doubles grid capacity, enables renewable expansion, lowers bills through European imports by early 2027.
Economy · TechMalta's €20,000 Export Grants: How Local Businesses Are Scaling Global
Discover Malta's €20,000 grants and tax credits for international expansion. Support programs help SMEs scale globally and compete worldwide.
Digital Lifestyle · TechHow EU Age Verification Will Change Social Media Access for Malta's Teens
EU age verification launches in Malta by December 2026. Privacy-safe checks coming for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. What parents need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsEU-US Tariff Deal Passes Final Test: What Malta Importers Need to Know Before 2026
EU ratifies US tariff deal ahead of Trump deadline. Malta importers face mixed impact: relief on cars, but steel tariffs remain at 50%. What changes for your business.
Politics · EconomyMalta Navigates US-Iran Peace Deal and Mediterranean Tanker Crisis as Twin Maritime Challenges
Malta pushes for Gulf peace deal and EU crackdown on risky Russian tankers in Mediterranean. What diplomatic moves mean for island's shipping-dependent economy.
Economy · National NewsWhy Older Workers Can Help Solve Malta's Skills Shortages
Age discrimination costs Malta millions. Why hiring experienced workers 50+ saves money, boosts productivity, and protects businesses from legal risk.
Tech · EconomyBusiness Owners in Malta: Understanding the Growing Cyber Threat to Your Company
28.7% of Malta businesses hit by cyber attacks—3rd highest in EU. Understand NIS2 rules, threats, and defense strategies to protect your company in 2026.
Tech · Digital LifestyleWin €3,000 in Malta's National Coding Competition - Registration Closes July 1
CodeSprintMT 2026 offers €10,000+ in prizes and MQF credentials for students and professionals. Registration closes July 1, 2026. Join Malta's national coding competition.
Economy · Digital LifestyleMalta's 3.7% Growth Approved, But Digital Skills and Productivity Become Essential
Malta's fiscal council validates 3.7% growth for 2026, but warns productivity fell 0.8% in 2025. Digital upskilling and infrastructure investment now critical.