BN Talks

ICT sector makes up 10.3% of Malta’s economy, most in EU

April 23, 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Malta was also in the top spots for value added from ICT services and ICT manufacturing

Malta’s debt-to-GDP ratio falls as economy registers strong recovery

April 22, 2024
by Robert Fenech

Government deficit the lowest in four years, but remains higher than the maximum allowed under the EU's fiscal stability rules

Over €800,000 left unclaimed from old Air Malta loyalty scheme

April 22, 2024
by Robert Fenech

There were 6,162 Flypass members owned compensation for the now-defunct scheme

Tesla slashes prices across the world amid falling sales and increased competition

April 22, 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

The EV manufacturer had a chaotic week characterised by share price falls and model recalls

Vessel and aircraft creditors’ rights ‘tightly protected’ under new insolvency rules, says Official Receiver

April 21, 2024
by Robert Fenech

Malta’s new insolvency laws includes special provisions for the maritime and aviation sectors

‘Look for villages around Malta instead’: Expat advises against settling in ‘chaotic’ Northern Harbour area

April 20, 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Alex Vasilevski acknowledges that choosing where to live is crucial to how one views the country

Unpacking Malta’s new American-style bankruptcy framework

April 19, 2024
by Robert Fenech

The EU is reforming its insolvency rules to adopt some of the most beneficial elements of the US framework

Blogs
Brian Micallef & Bryony Balzia Bartolo

Pre-1995 rent laws: State of play

April 8, 2024
by Brian Micallef & Bryony Balzia Bartolo

The controls were initially introduced in response to a severe shortage of housing, but have since been challenged in court

BOV
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

BOV’s dividend payout ratio at 26% for FY2023

April 4, 2024
by Edward Rizzo

The bank’s €251.6 million profits are well-and-truly reflective of a bumper year

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More than half of all workplace deaths in last two years involved construction

April 19, 2024
by Robert Fenech

No women died on the job in 2022 and 2023

Inflation risk re-surging as tensions heat up between Israel and Iran

April 19, 2024
by Robert Fenech

Oil and gold prices jumped after the latest strike by Israel

Government shells out close to €70 million to national bus operator Malta Public Transport in 2023

April 18, 2024
by Robert Fenech

Buses became free for residents in late 2022, leading to a hefty increase in the public subsidy

Opera Cloud PMS: The cost-effective property management system for any hotel size

April 18, 2024
by BN Writer

Smart Technologies Ltd provides leading hotel PMS system, starting from just €6 per room per month

Malta Development Bank commits to forge stronger ties with leading business chambers

April 17, 2024
by BN Writer

The MDB invited The Malta Chamber and the Chamber of SMEs to engage in strategic discussions based on concrete proposals

WATCH: Rare torrential rain in Dubai wreaks havoc and causes major disruption

April 17, 2024
by Anthea Cachia

Flooding hits shopping malls, destroying stock

Beware! APS Bank calls for more vigilance amid calls impersonating the bank

April 17, 2024
by Anthea Cachia

The bank states that it would never ask for passwords, full card numbers, myAPS PIN/codes or CVV numbers

Property more affordable today than it was in the ’80s,’ says leading architecture firm

April 16, 2024
by Robert Fenech

The valuation practice of DHI Periti based its argument on data going back 40 years

Valletta Ferry Services suspends Sliema service due to weather conditions

April 16, 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

This comes as a result of strong winds and a swell in the harbour

Government appeals court decision to grant €111m to National Bank shareholders

April 15, 2024
by Helena Grech

Government justified its intervention in the National Bank by stating that it averted economic catastrophe

MEP Elections 2024: Less than two months away, here’s everything you need to know

April 15, 2024
by Anthea Cachia

Since the last elections in 2019, the European landscape has seen significant developments, from pandemics, wars to economic shocks