Scicluna says Le Monde’s hack job of Natixis report ‘sensationalist’
‘Malta is not Cyprus’, says Natixis but Le Monde claims Malta ‘could be next detonator of European crisis’
Update 2 | Opposition blames Muscat’s costlier cabinet over increased deficit forecast
Deficit reached 3.3% in 2012, pushing Malta into excessive deficit procedure.
Update 2 | Muscat says downgrade down to Enemalta losses and debt • Fenech blames Muscat for Standard & Poor's downgrade

Credit rating agency expected to downgrade Malta to BBB from A-2.

Credit rating agency expected to downgrade Malta to BBB...

Counterfeit euros down 25% from first half of 2012

Very low when compared to the number of counterfeits seized in the euro area in...

Very low when compared to the number of counterfeits seized...

Standard & Poor’s rating explained: what are Fenech and Muscat talking about?

READ the S&P draft here and make your mind up about today’s claims by finance minister Tonio Fenech and Joseph Muscat.

READ the S&P draft here and make your mind up about...

New system for Maltco Lotteries

Due to its new system, Maltco and its agents will not be able to accept sales of Super 5 after the 16 January’s Super 5 draw.

Due to its new system, Maltco and its agents will not be...

Deficit up by €32.8 million compared to 2011 in third quarter

The deficit recorded by the general government for the September quarter last...

The deficit recorded by the general government for the...

Motorists need lobby to fight highest car taxes in EU

Malta retains highest EU registration and licence tax, says retired diplomat.

Malta retains highest EU registration and licence tax, says...

Gainfully occupied up by 1.4%, registered unemployed up by 5.5%

The gainfully occupied population during August 2012 increased by 1.4% while...

The gainfully occupied population during August 2012...

Eurobank Equities lowers Intralot rating

Eurobank Equities has downgraded its rating on Greek gaming giants Intralot, owners of Malta-based Maltco Lotteries, due to “stagnant trading” in several...

Eurobank Equities has downgraded its rating on Greek gaming...

FIMBank Group wins prestigious GTR awards

FIMBank plc and London Forfaiting Company Ltd (LFC), were declared ‘Best...

FIMBank plc and London Forfaiting Company Ltd (LFC), were...

Mediterranean Oil & Gas refutes all Leni Gas & Oil claims

Mediterranean Oil & Gas has rejected claims being made by former partner Leni...

Mediterranean Oil & Gas has rejected claims being made by...

Swedish gaming company to challenge additional tax from Maltese restructuring

Malta-based Swedish gaming company challenges Swedish court ruling over tax covering transfer of operations to Malta.

Malta-based Swedish gaming company challenges Swedish court...

Maersk Line to add Malta port-call on Ecuador-Ukraine service

Maersk announces it is adding Marsaxlokk port-call on Ecmed service

Maersk announces it is adding Marsaxlokk port-call on Ecmed...

‘Not an option but an obligation for Malta’ – the Q&A on Labour’s energy plan

What stakeholders asked Joseph Muscat today on his energy plan

What stakeholders asked Joseph Muscat today on his energy...

Visible trade gap widens

NSO figures show widening of trade gap by €10.7 million.

NSO figures show widening of trade gap by €10.7 million.

Italy suspends DTT frequency auction after Malta protest

The Italian government has suspended a planned DTT frequency auction, following...

The Italian government has suspended a planned DTT...

Sargas still hoping to promote carbon-capture in Malta using gas

Norwegian carbon-capture claims island can capture 85% of its carbon emissions...

Norwegian carbon-capture claims island can capture 85% of...

Labour MP calls on bank to act ethically, compensate investors

Labour MP Charles Mangion says bank should compensate investors in Bank of...

Labour MP Charles Mangion says bank should compensate...

GRTU ‘won’t back any political party’ in general elections

Chamber of SMEs wants parliamentary two-thirds majority on taxation laws.

Chamber of SMEs wants parliamentary two-thirds majority on...