Economy · Newsbook Malta
Government deficit reaches €463.5 million in first half of 2026
National debt exceeded €11.9 billion by June as the half-year deficit edged above the corresponding figure recorded one year earlier.
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Economy · TVMnews
Electricity and water service charges cut for fishing vessels
Full-time and part-time fishermen operating MFA and MFB vessels will receive reductions of 55% for electricity and 57% for water services.
Culture · Newsbook Malta
GWU backs performers pursuing unpaid fees through court action
The union said performers should not have to litigate for wages after artists involved in Divas II filed a judicial protest.
Planning · TVMnews
Momentum challenges approval of Nigret apartment block
The party said a permit on private land in Żurrieq conflicted with the prime minister's pledge against speculative development in the area.
Entertainment · TVMnews
Ta' Qali prepares for 40,000 people at Pitbull concert
Organisers urged concertgoers to arrive early as security screening and traffic measures were prepared for the large Sunday event, according to the original report.