Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · EconomyCyprus' 2026 EU Presidency and new Turkish Cypriot president revive reunification hopes. How talks affect Malta's economy, property, and energy security.
Politics · EconomyNATO's shift toward 5% GDP defense spending reshapes Europe's security. Learn how this affects Malta as an EU member in the changing regional security environment.
Transportation · EconomyMalta's vintage vehicle certification process halted after committee dissolved January 26. Classic car owners face indefinite delays with no replacement body in sight.
Tourism · Economy192,000 tourists visited Gozo in 2025—up 7%—but ferry queues, power cuts, and soaring rents challenge island life. What residents need to know.
Culture · EconomyVatican ends a €4k monthly subsidy for Mdina’s St Peter’s Monastery, voiding 50-year leases and putting tenants at risk of eviction as Malta weighs its future.
EconomyMalta’s housing market saw Q4 home approvals jump 54%, adding 3,487 units. Extra supply will cool housing and rent prices by 2027 – see what it means for you.
Economy · National NewsMalta homeowners can access €50k grants to renovate empty dwellings into affordable social housing—tax-free rent, 10-year leases. Apply before funds run out.
EconomyDiscover how rising Malta mortgages in 2026 affect borrowers—defaults stay low, grants aid first-time buyers. Get expert tips to cut costs and manage rate risks.
National News · EconomyA violent €300 debt dispute in an Attard flat left four Greek iGaming workers remanded. The case could tighten Malta’s co-living, landlord and insurance rules.