Newspapers from Malta
Fiscal Council endorses government’s 2026 economic forecasts
The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) has endorsed the government’s fiscal projections for 2026, concluding that they fall within an acceptable range and are consistent with the assumptions outlined in the Annual Progress Report 2026. In its...
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Major hurdle cleared for Second Interconnector as seabed route is secured for cable laying
Interconnect Malta said Wednedsay it has successfully completed the critical identification and clearance campaign for the offshore route of the Second Malta-Sicily Interconnector (IC2) project, paving the way for the next phase of offshore works ahead...
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US win big
Fans celebrate as the United States notched its biggest ever win in the World Cup in Los Angeles on Saturday. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime, leading to a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
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Financial services contribute 7.2% to Malta’s economy
In 2025, the sector accounted for 7.2% of Malta’s gross value added, underlining its continued importance as a pillar of the national economy. Between 2020 and 2025, financial services recorded an average annual gross value added growth rate of 5.84%,...
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Abner Aquilina can be tried for murder, psychiatrists conclude
Abner Aquilina, accused of raping and murdering Polish student Paulina Dembska four years ago, is fit to stand trial, three court-appointed psychiatrists declared. The woman, 29, was strangled and raped in Ġnien Indipendenza, a popular public garden...
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From research to business
Following the Union for the Mediterranean’s (UFM) ‘From Research to Business’ conference held in Malta last October, the launch of the report ‘From Research to Business: Turning Knowledge into Jobs, Innovation and Growth’ captures the key insights and...
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‘My dad never tried to kill Mintoff ’
The son of a man who was accused of attempting to kill Dom Mintoff 46 years ago has spoken publicly for the first time, saying his father was unjustly framed for an infamous attempt that never happened. Karmenu Grima, the son of Karmenu Grima who...
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