EU finance ministers back 'simpler' Europe-wide VAT system
The EU’s economic and financial affairs council expresses support for an EU VAT system which “should be simpler, more efficient and neutral, robust and fraud-proof.”
Malta fends off German request for slower release of EU funds
Malta joins 11 member states in petition against German, Scandinavian requests over 2013 cohesion funds.
Cattle stock up by 0.8 per cent

In 2011, the cattle stock edged up by 0.8 per cent to 15,074 heads compared to 2010.

In 2011, the cattle stock edged up by 0.8 per cent to...

Nationalist MEPs: ACTA directed at large-scale criminals, not private internet users

Simon Busuttil and David Casa say they won't support ACTA without assurance that it does not create undue restrictions for internet users.

Simon Busuttil and David Casa say they won't support ACTA...

Alan Camilleri denies hosting New Year’s Eve party at Malta Enterprise

ME chairman extends invitation to view private offices at government corporation.

ME chairman extends invitation to view private offices at...

Irish government objects to Malta-based investor’s standing in ‘Irish Life’ bailout case

Dublin's finance ministry has asked a court to exclude a Malta-based fund manager from representing a shareholder in bailed-out Irish Life & Permanent Plc.

Dublin's finance ministry has asked a court to exclude a...

GO Plc appoint ‘interim’ CCO after man chosen for job doesn’t turn up

GO Plc. is forced to appoint 'interim' chief commercial officer after Stuart Kelly could not take up post for 'personal reasons'.

GO Plc. is forced to appoint 'interim' chief commercial...

Labour MEPs say they were consistently against negotiated version of ACTA

ACTA impinges upon civil liberties, Labour says.

ACTA impinges upon civil liberties, Labour says.

Household real disposable income down to 10.9%

Eurostat data reveals household saving rate was down to 13.3% in the euro area...

Eurostat data reveals household saving rate was down to...

Increased wage costs results in decrease in business profit share

Eurostat and European Central Bank reveal business profit share down to 38.5%...

Eurostat and European Central Bank reveal business profit...

MEPs sceptic over finalisation of fiscal treaty – EP president

Martin Schultz says any treaty should not only be based on an austerity...

Martin Schultz says any treaty should not only be based on...

ACTA will not censor websites, says government

Finance Ministry insists ACTA will not limit rights but ‘respect privacy,...

Finance Ministry insists ACTA will not limit rights but...

The lull before the storm

With early elections still looming on the horizon, Duncan Barry speaks to a number of businessmen to see whether political uncertainty has really brought the...

With early elections still looming on the horizon, Duncan...

Test & Trial licensing regime put to the test!

First licence given to Aeromobile AS of Norway to carry out tests in Malta

First licence given to Aeromobile AS of Norway to carry out...

CSB Group at ICE 2012

Malta among first EU states to have regulations in place to handle all forms of internet gaming.

Malta among first EU states to have regulations in place to...

SmartCity Malta’s unmatched security and management system

SmartCity engages Honeywell Seucrity for surveillance technology

SmartCity engages Honeywell Seucrity for surveillance...

Drop in counterfeit euro notes reports

36.3% less counterfeits withdrawn from circulation of 2010

36.3% less counterfeits withdrawn from circulation of 2010

Fitch affirms Malta's A+ rating and downgrades six eurozone nations

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malta’s ‘A+’ sovereign rating tonight, but has...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malta’s ‘A+’ sovereign...

Tourist arrivals down 2.2% in November
Malta signs anti-counterfeiting trade agreement

Malta has become a signatory to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)...

Malta has become a signatory to the Anti-Counterfeiting...