Tracking economy for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsMalita housing projects restart after funding secured, but Luqa completion pushed to 2028. NAO investigates cost overruns and unpaid contractor claims exceeding €624k.
Tourism · EconomyGozo's diving sector drives tourism growth with new €1.2M hyperbaric facility, but infrastructure gaps and enforcement issues threaten sustainability.
Economy · TechCzech firm Creditas has acquired MeDirect Malta. Find out what this takeover means for your deposits, banking fees, digital services, and account safety.
Economy · PoliticsPersian Gulf tensions drive Malta energy costs higher through oil price spikes and euro weakness. How EU crisis response and telework policies affect your bills.
Economy · National NewsIC2 submarine cable nearing completion will double Malta's electricity imports and cut energy costs. Second interconnector strengthens grid stability by 2027.
Economy · National NewsMalta faces a reckoning as housing costs soar and infrastructure strains under growth. Residents debate whether economic expansion serves society—or society serves expansion.
Economy · PoliticsOpposition PN proposes restaurant VAT cut from 18% to 7%. One analyst argues diners may not see savings. What the proposal means for your wallet.
Economy · TransportationIranian strike on Gulf oil tanker threatens Malta fuel costs and shipping rates. Learn how geopolitical tensions affect your energy bills and consumer prices.
Sports · EconomyMalta court ruling on unpaid architectural fees exposes financing gaps in sports infrastructure projects and contractor protection rights in Malta.