Average Apartment Price in Malta Hits €414,000, Up €40,000 in a Year
A national study showed Malta’s property prices continued to climb in 2025, with the average apartment now costing €414,000 — an increase of €40,000 in just 12 months. Commentators say…
Malta Signs Deal for Second Electricity Cable to Sicily
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta has signed a contract for the manufacture and installation of a second subsea electricity cable connecting the island nation to Sicily, further strengthening its link to…
EU Court Rules Malta’s Golden Passport Scheme Violates European Law
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program, known as the “golden passport” scheme, has been deemed contrary to European law by the EU’s top court. The ruling follows a 2022 lawsuit…
Survey Highlights Challenges Facing Malta’s SMEs
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A recent survey by the Malta Chamber for SMEs reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises in Malta are grappling with a significant shortage of human resources, with…
Malta Launches €2 Million Grants for Energy and Water Efficiency
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Maltese government unveiled over €2 million in grants to promote energy and water efficiency in households. The initiative, announced during a media briefing by the energy…
Malta-U.S. Trade Plummets Amid New Tariffs
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta’s trade with the United States experienced a dramatic sevenfold decline in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to…
Malta Tourism Surges to Record Highs in Early 2025
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta achieved record-breaking inbound tourism figures in the first two months of 2025, as reported by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). February alone saw 210,305 international visitors,…
Malta’s Net International Investment Position Falls Slightly in 2024
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta recorded a net international investment position (IIP) of 18.4 billion euros ($19.9 billion) at the end of 2024, reflecting a 0.7 billion euro decline from the…
Malta inks agreement with cruise operators to cut pollution
The Maltese government has signed the first shore power agreement in the Mediterranean cruise region with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises, by allowing cruise ships to reduce their carbon footprint…
UN counter-terrorism principles launched at Malta gathering
Representatives from more than 60 countries were in Malta this week and agreed on a revised set of United Nations (UN) guiding principles for national and regional counter-terrorism strategies, known…