Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Immigration · EconomyMalta's passport ranks 5th globally for travel freedom while its citizenship-by-merit program tops world rankings for 11th year. EU access, 185+ destinations.
Economy · PoliticsEU requires Malta to screen foreign investments in 10 critical sectors by 2027-28. Deals face 4-6 month reviews. Essential guide for Malta investors and businesses.
Economy · National NewsMalta's court clears path for judicial auction of properties from More Supermarkets fraud case. BNF Bank lifts asset freeze on villa and apartment to recover €40M in debts.
Politics · EconomyECB corrects Malta's debt figures down by €600M after data error fueled pre-election political row. What the correction means for Malta's fiscal health.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's 1,200 port workers receive pandemic pay from employer-funded reserves, not taxes. Find out payment criteria and what this means for the sector.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's €933M April debt jump triggers political row over ECB data transparency. Finance Minister vs PN leader clash over true borrowing figures before election.
Economy · National NewsDiscover how Malta's new short-term rental regulations and housing schemes aim to save Valletta's residential communities from tourism displacement and protect UNESCO status.
Politics · EconomyMalta's May 30, 2026 election features major Gozo promises: free pedestrian ferries, digital nomad hubs, healthcare upgrades. What Labour's €175M plan means for residents.
Economy · National NewsMalta's 550,000 residents face breaking point: 175% housing surge, 94-hour traffic delays, and lowest EU fertility. Why experts say carrying capacity is breached.