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Real estate market thriving …but how are first-time buyers faring?
Property prices might be on the rise but according to the latest data published by the National Statistics Office, there are no signs of a slowdown in the real estate…
CEO of National Archives laments delay for new premises
The head of Malta’s National Archives has vented his frustration that the wait for a fully-fledged dedicated premises to house their ever-growing collections continues despite government’s electoral pledge to solve…
Malta tops EU rankings for childhood obesity, new data reveals
Malta has emerged as the country with the highest proportion of overweight and obese children in the European Union, according to new data published for 2022. The figures show that…
Court fees arrears – NAO flags ‘insignificant progress’ to collect dues
Three years after flagging the dismal track record of the Court Services Agency to recoup court fees, the National Audit Office expressed concern on the “insignificant progress” registered to address…
Financial arbiter sounds warning: Fraudsters now operating on ‘industrial scale’
Despite repeated warnings, financial fraud continued unabated throughout 2024, leaving victims counting their losses. The issue was highlighted by the Financial Arbiter, who expressed concern at the growing number of…
Inspections reform not yielding desired result – NAO
A reform meant to expediate inspections by State entities to cut red tape for businesses has failed to reach these objectives while raising questions on the level of scrutiny being…
Maltese patients footing 30% of the bill despite free healthcare system
Despite free public healthcare, Maltese patients are still incurring significant costs for treatment, prompting the European Commission to flag the matter in its 2025 Country Report. Published last month, this…
Property prices rose by a further 5% since 2024
Property prices have kept rising at a rather alarming rate even in 2025 fuelling further concerns from an affordability perspective. Data published by the National Statistics Office shows that between…
Low qualification jobs set to vanish in a decade – CEDEFOP Report
Malta’s labour market is gearing up for a dramatic shift: those with low qualifications will all but vanish, underscoring a clear message—Malta’s future economy will reward skills. According to the…
Post-paid mobile plans surge as fibre and IPTV adoption accelerate
Malta’s digital communications landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with strong growth recorded across mobile telephony, broadband, and television services — while traditional fixed-line and postal services face ongoing decline. The…