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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-05-17 > newspaper-opinions > Economic-growth-must-deliver-real-change-for-families-6736289704

Economic growth must deliver real change for families

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1045+ words) In a recent press conference, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana once again presented a confident picture of Malta's economic performance. Strong GDP growth, falling deficit ratios, and comparatively low unemployment figures were all highlighted as evidence that the country is moving…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-05-17 > business-news > The-quiet-diplomacy-of-central-banking-6736289750

The quiet diplomacy of central banking

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (119+ words) Written by Matthew Zammit Yet beneath the noise and clamour of these visible negotiations lies the quiet hum of far less perceptible - but no less important - other forms of international cooperation. Altogether less flashy, they unfold quietly and continuously, providing…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-04-21 > local-news > Cost-of-living-goes-up-again-PN-says-6736288994

Cost of living goes up again, PN says

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (579+ words) The Natiomalist Party said Tuesday it is concerned by the latest figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), which show that the cost of living continues to rise month after month. Statistics issued today by the NSO on prices…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-03-30 > local-news > Economic-sentiment-remains-elevated-Central-Bank-says-6736288388

Economic sentiment remains elevated, Central Bank says - The Malta Independent

2+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (205+ words) The Central Bank's Business Conditions Index indicates that in February, annual growth in business activity edged up slightly from the level in the preceding month and remained above its historical average. In February, the European Commission's Economic Sentiment Indicator declined…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-03-14 > newspaper-opinions > China-s-robust-economic-development-benefits-the-world-6736287998

China's robust economic development benefits the world

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (381+ words) During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will strengthen the comprehensive green transformation of its economic and social development. China's economy possesses a solid foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, and vast potential. Green and low-carbon development will undoubtedly become the most…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-02-28 > local-news > Economic-sentiment-at-highest-level-recorded-Central-Bank-says-6736287601

Economic sentiment at highest level recorded, Central Bank says

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (233+ words) The Central Bank's Business Conditions Index shows that in January, annual growth in business activity edged up slightly from the preceding month and stood above its historical average. In January, the European Commission's Economic Sentiment Indicator increased from a month…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-01-28 > local-news > Marginal-increase-in-unemployment-rate-in-December-NSO-6736286732

Marginal increase in unemployment rate in December " NSO

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (238+ words) The unemployment rate for December 2025 stood at 3. 2 per cent, an increase of 0. 1 percentage point compared with the previous month and showed no change when compared with December 2024. During December 2025, the number of unemployed persons stood at 11, 063, an increase 3. 8 per cent…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-01-04 > blogs-opinions > Sofia-gets-the-euro-6736285981

Sofia gets the euro

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (393+ words) As the New Year was rung in on Thursday, Bulgaria switched over to the euro. It was a quiet change, with none'of the theatrics that usually accompany such changes. Against what took'place here for example, it was not a politically…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2026-01-04 > blogs-opinions > A-New-Year-test-turning-Budget-2026-from-promise-into-peace-of-mind-6736285978

A New Year test: turning Budget 2026 from promise into peace of mind

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (176+ words) New Year is usually the season of resolutions. In practice, most households are looking for something more basic: fewer shocks, more stability, and the confidence that the essentials will keep up with real life. Malta's Budget 2026 is best understood as…...

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independent. com. mt > articles > 2025-12-31 > local-news > Alexander-Demarco-named-new-Central-Bank-of-Malta-governor-6736286009

Alexander Demarco takes over as new Central Bank of Malta governor on Thursday

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (229+ words) Alexander Demarco has been appointed as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta for a period of five years, with effect from 1 January 2026. Demarco, who replaces Edward Scicluna, was approved as Governor unanimously by the Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee. He…...

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