WATCH: CrediaBank-HSBC takeover expected to close in Q2 2027, HSBC Malta CEO says

Kyle Patrick Camilleri Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 08:37 Last update: about 14 minutes ago The CEO of HSBC Malta, Geoffrey Fichte, has told The Malta Independent that HSBC Malta's takeover by Greek bank CrediaBank is currently awaiting regulatory …

Malta Employers calls for long-term infrastructure planning to safeguard competitiveness

Malta Employers has reiterated its call for a coordinated, long-term approach to infrastructure planning, stressing that the recent electricity outages should be viewed as part of broader structural challenges facing the country rather than as an isolated …

Malta Flower Barrels

Courtesy Photo Dirt Dauber David Veseth can often be seen watering several water barrels located around Malta. The oak flower barrels were planted by the Malta Dirt Daubers & assisted by the Kiwanis members. Thanks, David, for watering the barrels!

Iconic landmarks of Gozo and Malta celebrated in SEPAC stamp issue

Europe’s stone age hunters made sea voyages to Malta – thousands of years before evidence of sails

The ability to cross oceans has long been a marker of human endeavour, but when did the seas change from being barriers to movement into the maritime highways we know today? For many years the answer was thought to lie in the Neolithic period – the time …

Chinese lessors use Malta flag to rebuild European business

Chinese ship leasing companies are using the Maltese flag to revive financing business with European owners, offering aggressive rates while seeking to distance vessels from mounting China-related trade and compliance risks. Chinese leasing houses are …

Energocom purchases gas in Luxembourg and Malta

Companies from several countries, including Romania, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Malta, Austria, and Greece, participated in the new rounds of the auction. The products offered for purchase were intended to build a gas portfolio for the cold season, covering …

Malta International Food Festival returning to Floriana Granaries for 10th edition

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply has announced the return of the Malta International Food Festival. This five-day festival will be held between Wednesday 5 August and Sunday 9 August at the Floriana Granaries. The Malta International …

HSBC Malta delivers strong half-year results with robust capital and liquidity

HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. delivered a reported profit before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2026 amounting to €44.4million (June 2025: €58.7million). Adjusted profit before tax, after considering notable items amounts to €51.7million (June 2025: €58. …

Ghana and Malta launch project to strengthen ethics education  

Ghana and Malta have launched a partnership to strengthen ethics education among children and young people through values-based learning, teacher training and policy support.   The Malta-Ghana Ethics Education Partnership, dubbed “Project Ethics,” is being …