Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsMalta's economy grows 3.8% but housing costs surge 175% and infrastructure strains. What rapid GDP growth means for residents and expats living there.
EconomyMalta Treasury issues €300M bonds at 3.8-4.1% yields. Retail investors get guaranteed allocation up to €499,900. Apply April 20-22, 2026.
Economy · PoliticsMalta scraps affordable housing tender results after questions about JAJ Contractors. 8,000 applicants face 6-month delays. Full re-evaluation ordered.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affect Malta's energy prices, subsidies, and economic stability. What residents need to know now.
Politics · EconomyMalta rejects EU emergency energy measures amid Iran crisis. No remote work mandates or driving restrictions. Government backs solar grants, grid upgrades over curbs.
Tourism · EconomyMalta officials favour Ta' Qali over Pembroke for convention centre expansion amid space and environmental concerns. What it means for residents.
Politics · EconomyMalta MP calls for Mediterranean cooperation as bridge to energy security and migration solutions, but regional conflicts threaten EU's 2026 Pact. What's at stake.
Economy · PoliticsMalta property prices jump 6.1% while wages lag behind. First-time buyers now afford just 2.2% of homes. Learn what government grants and schemes can help.
Culture · EconomyMed.TV, licensed in Malta, expands its Mediterranean cultural programming to 160 million households across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in just one year.