Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National News · PoliticsMalta eliminates pension taxes and makes home buyer loans permanent. See how €2,000 annual pension gains and €2,400 parent tax savings affect your budget.
Economy · PoliticsMalta shifts from GDP to wellbeing-driven economy. New tax breaks, circular targets & productivity reforms reshape life & business in 2026.
Politics · EconomyMalta joins 17 EU states fighting for cohesion funding in €2T budget talks through 2034. How this affects infrastructure, SME grants, and jobs for residents.
Politics · EconomyMalta's €10m Bugibba Square project promised shade and comfort but delivered heat-absorbing stone and struggling trees. Here's what went wrong.
Economy · National NewsMalta's economy grows but wages stagnate. Why your cost of living keeps rising while productivity stalls, and what structural reforms could fix it.
Economy · PoliticsShipping 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.
Environment · EconomyMalta's 2026 solar grants cover 75% of battery costs, 65% of PV systems. €0.105/kWh feed-in rate guaranteed 20 years. Apply by Nov or until €15.3M depletes.
Economy · TechMalta's €300M second submarine cable installation begins summer 2026. Doubles grid capacity, enables renewable expansion, lowers bills through European imports by early 2027.
Economy · TechDiscover Malta's €20,000 grants and tax credits for international expansion. Support programs help SMEs scale globally and compete worldwide.