Inflation edges up to 1.5% in August 2024
The largest month-on-month increase was registered in the sports-related equipment category
What are Malta’s businesses expecting over the next three months? Central Bank survey sheds light
Labour shortages and cost pressures remain a concern
EMA approves Pfizer’s oral pill for treating COVID in high-risk patients
It is the first oral COVID treatment to be approved for use in the EU
‘It’s what makes us an island state’: Coastal protection project launched
Project seeks to identify ways to reduce pressures on coast, in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner
Government expenditure balloons in 2020
Pandemic-related conomic and health measures drive up Government spending
‘I just did the best for my clients’: Restaurants facing vaccine pass backlash react to U-turn
The controversial vaccine requirement was only in place for eight days before its phasing out was announced
Could the spread of Omicron in China ruin Malta’s recovery plans?
Regionalisation and nearshoring are two main priorities for Malta - economist JP Fabri
MHRA welcomes lifting of restrictions, says sector lost workers to industries where jab is not mandatory
It called for an extension to the vaccine certificate validity of the primary dose, currently set at 90 days
‘We are left guessing’: Events sector calls out Government for exclusion from Malta’s exit plan
Industry stakeholders call for some information on which conditions standing events may again resume
Health Minister Chris Fearne credits strong booster campaign for relaxation of measures
The Minister said Malta is 'following the science'
COVID pass U-turn: Businesses torn between anger and relief
'Some customers felt we should’ve stood up to the Government'
December 2021 unemployment rate remains stable
It stood at 3.4%, at par with the previous month
Quarantine remains biggest challenge for Malta’s business community
Government is scrapping its vaccine entry requirement rules for many businesses, but quarantine remains a headache
Vaccine pass rules to be phased out for most establishments from February
The quarantine period for primary contacts of positive cases will also be reduced
Over one week since new rules introduced, CovPass Malta app still unavailable on Apple devices
Select businesses need to scan customers’ vaccine certificate on entry
Six reasons why Government could be removing COVID restrictions
The looming election, international trends and an improving local situation could be among the deciding factors