Malta’s public finances are increasingly drawing scrutiny as government debt and expenditure continue to rise during a period of sustained economic expansion. Under the leadership of Clyde Caruana, the country’s fiscal trajectory has shifted in a direction that some economists believe diverges from conventional economic principles....
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NEWS Malta
March 23, 2026
MIDI plc Manoel Island deal raises concerns over taxpayer burden
MIDI plc is set to receive more than €42 million from public funds as part of an agreement for the return of Manoel Island, a figure that has triggered growing...
NEWS Malta
December 18, 2025
Direct orders for Project Green offices raise scrutiny concerns
Environment Minister Miriam Dalli has approved two direct orders with a combined value exceeding €450,000 for the leasing of office space for Project Green and the Climate Action Authority. The...
NEWS Malta
December 8, 2025
Transport Ministry spending on direct orders under scrutiny
Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Chris Bonett and Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the publication of detailed records outlining hundreds of thousands of euros...
iGaming News, Taxation
August 8, 2025
Gordon Brown urges gambling tax hike to fund benefit reforms
Former Labour Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown has publicly called on the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to increase taxes on the gambling industry. He argues that...
NEWS Malta
May 23, 2025
Public funds use at Malta Expo 2025 sparks concern
The 2025 edition of Malta’s Public Service Expo, inaugurated earlier this week by Prime Minister Robert Abela at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, has become...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Questions rise over Transport Malta staff growth
Transport Malta, the national agency tasked with overseeing all modes of transportation in the Maltese Islands, has experienced a significant increase in its workforce since the Labour Party came into...
NEWS Malta
May 15, 2025
Malta government blocks second film commissioner hearing
In a high-stakes session of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, government MPs orchestrated a coordinated effort to block a motion that would have recalled Malta Film Commissioner Johann...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Malta Government Spent €250M to Save Enemalta
The latest financial reports from Malta's state-owned energy provider, Enemalta, reveal that an enormous €250 million in government subsidies were injected into the company in 2022, preventing it from recording...
NEWS Malta
February 27, 2025
Malta Political Appointments Under Investigation
The former Maltese Minister for Tourism, Clayton Bartolo, who was dismissed from his position in November 2024, hired multiple consultants during his tenure. Among these were Aaron Farrugia, the former...
NEWS Malta
February 22, 2025
Controversy Over Bugibba Square Redevelopment Costs
The long-anticipated redevelopment of Bugibba Square, a highly frequented public space in Malta, has sparked significant debate due to a dramatic increase in project costs. Initially set at €1.7 million,...
NEWS Malta
February 6, 2025
KM Malta Airlines Ends Controversial Consultancy Deal
KM Malta Airlines has officially ended its consultancy agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based firm Global Knighthood Ltd. The contract, which had been in place for several years and was initially...
NEWS Malta
January 31, 2025
Controversy Over OSCE Summit Costs in Malta
In December, Malta played host to a two-day Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Summit, a high-profile diplomatic gathering. The event, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Ian...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2025
Enemed Sponsorship and Public Funds in Malta
In Malta, Enemed, the state-owned company responsible for the distribution of petrol, operates with a near-monopoly on fuel sales. Despite receiving tens of millions of euros in taxpayer-funded subsidies each...
NEWS Malta
January 17, 2025
Rising Costs and Delays in Gozo Sports Complex
The Gozo Aquatic Center in Rabat, Gozo, envisioned as an Olympic-sized pool and sports complex, has become a symbol of prolonged delays and escalating costs since its construction began in...
NEWS Malta
November 1, 2024
Malta’s 2025 Budget Reduces Energy Subsidies
The Maltese government has announced a significant reduction in its energy subsidies for 2025, with allocated funds set to decrease by half from this year’s amount. According to budget figures...
NEWS Malta
September 18, 2024
MEA Urges Judicious Use of Public Funds
The Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) has taken a firm stance on the importance of ensuring the responsible and judicious use of public funds, particularly in light of the upcoming 2025...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
October 27, 2023
Malta – €52 Million Deficit in 2023
The National Statistics Office (NSO) recently released financial data for the period spanning from January to September 2023. The figures unveiled a deficit of €52 million, marking a concerning trend...