Economy · TechMalta's €140M Research Boom Masks a Dangerous Innovation Gap
Malta invested €140.2m in R&D in 2024, but remains near EU bottom with just 0.51% GDP spending. Learn why this matters for tech jobs and innovation.
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Digital Lifestyle · TechAI Deepfakes Turn Family Photos Into Abuse Material: Malta Parents' Guide
AI deepfakes are transforming innocent family photos into child abuse material. Learn essential protection strategies Malta parents need to safeguard their children online.
Tech · EconomyMalta-Registered Dating Platforms Face Romance Fraud Allegations—€911K Lost by Local Victims
ICIJ investigation exposes Malta-registered dating platforms in €911K romance fraud scandal. Red flags to watch, how victims can recover funds, and what authorities are doing.
Tech · Digital LifestyleEU Forces TikTok to Protect Children: What Changes for Maltese Families
EU regulators order TikTok to fix child safety gaps. Learn how new default privacy settings will protect minors in Malta and what parents need to know now.
Tech · PoliticsEU Extends Child Abuse Detection Powers Through 2028
EU extends legal powers for platforms to detect child abuse material until 2028, keeping encrypted chats private. What Malta residents need to know about online safety.
Culture · TechHow Malta's New Digital Dictionary is Saving the Maltese Language
Malta's free digital dictionary Dizzjunarju.mt features pronunciation, etymologies & cultural phrases. Essential tool for learners & professionals.
Tech · EconomyMalta's Scope Solutions Wins 2026 European Finance Tech Award from Zoho
Malta's Scope Solutions wins European award from Zoho for cloud finance expertise. The recognition highlights Malta's growing tech capabilities and offers local businesses access to expert financial software implementation.
Tech · Digital LifestyleWhatsApp Account Hijacking: How the 'Vote for Emma' Scam Drains Your Contacts' Money
Malta Police alert: 'Vote for Emma' WhatsApp scam hijacks accounts and drains contacts' money. Learn how to protect yourself with two-step verification.
Tech · National NewsUniversity of Malta Develops VR Platform for Lifeguard Training
University of Malta's WAVE uses AI-powered VR to train lifeguards for Malta's beaches. Early trials in 2026 aim to improve drowning emergency response locally.