Malta welcomed 2.13M tourists in H1 2026—18% more visitors but shorter stays (5.6 nights avg). Gozo struggles with day-trippers, infrastructure strains year-round.

Malta's artists struggle to find affordable workspace as government promises stall. Learn how the crisis compares to EU neighbors and what funding exists.

Curaçao's 2026 probe into €4M payments to Malta expert Mario Galea's firm raises questions about consultancy transparency in offshore gaming jurisdictions.

Gozo embroiderer Sarah Muscat Azzopardi transforms Twistees, Cisk & pastizzi into handcrafted keyrings and souvenirs—stitching Malta's nostalgia into art.

Three crew killed in Red Sea ship attack as Houthi threats force costly reroutes. Malta's maritime sector faces surging freight costs and insurance premiums.

Red Sea and Hormuz crises drive 25-40% shipping cost increases. How global conflicts affect grocery bills, medicine delivery, and fuel prices for Malta residents.

Malta invested €140.2m in R&D in 2024, but remains near EU bottom with just 0.51% GDP spending. Learn why this matters for tech jobs and innovation.

Learn Key Institute opens Msida campus in 2026, expanding Malta's higher education options. Affordable degrees from €6,000 yearly, work permits for international students, and €100M AI investment.

Government officer jailed 39 months for forging contractor cheques, stealing €18K on Qrendi project. Essential lessons for Malta homeowners commissioning builds.

Human trafficking surges 47% with AI and crypto enabling scam centers. Malta's financial hub status exposes residents to new risks as enforcement gaps widen.