Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · PoliticsEU 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.
Tech · Economy28.7% of Malta businesses hit by cyber attacks—3rd highest in EU. Understand NIS2 rules, threats, and defense strategies to protect your company in 2026.
Tourism · EconomyMalta bans demolition and excavation in tourist zones from June 15 to Sept 30, 2026. Residents can report violations to BCA hotline 138.
Transportation · EconomyDelta's direct JFK-Malta flights launched June 2026, bringing high-spending American business travelers and conference delegates to transform the island's tourism economy
Economy · Digital LifestyleMalta's fiscal council validates 3.7% growth for 2026, but warns productivity fell 0.8% in 2025. Digital upskilling and infrastructure investment now critical.
Economy · PoliticsMalta gains priority access to EU funding for housing, energy & blue economy under new 2026 island strategies. What residents should know about these changes.
Economy · National NewsMalta's wage growth is slowing as productivity falls to 1.4%. Discover how sectoral shifts, rising inflation to 2.7%, and policy changes will impact your income in 2026.
Economy · National NewsS&P reaffirms Malta's A- rating without fresh analysis. Stable outlook protects spending, but €150M energy subsidies remain key fiscal risk for residents.
Tourism · EconomyDelta's 2026 nonstop New York-Malta route brings American tourists averaging €1,227 spending per trip. How this direct flight reshapes the island's economy.