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Cost of living goes up again, PN says
3+ week, 3+ day 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…...
Economic sentiment remains elevated, Central Bank says - The Malta Independent
1+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
China's robust economic development benefits the world
2+ mon, 1+ day 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…...
Economic sentiment at highest level recorded, Central Bank says
2+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
Marginal increase in unemployment rate in December " NSO
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
Sofia gets the euro
4+ mon, 1+ 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…...
A New Year test: turning Budget 2026 from promise into peace of mind
4+ mon, 1+ 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…...
Alexander Demarco takes over as new Central Bank of Malta governor on Thursday
4+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Business activity in November remains around average, Central Bank says
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (267+ words) In November, both the European Commission's Economic Sentiment Indicator and the Employment Expectations Indicator declined from a month earlier but remained above their long-term average, the bank said. In October, industrial production contracted while annual growth in retail trade remained…...
PM and Clyde Caruana keep piling up debt, whilst the public keeps paying the interest - PN - The Malta Independent
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) Malta's national debt continues to grow month after month, reaching new record levels, the Nationalist Party said. "The latest government finance figures published today by the National Statistics Office (NSO) for the period January to October 2025 show that debt has…...