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Malta Airport publishes summer travel guidance as June passenger numbers soar
Malta Today
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Malta International Airport (MIA) has released its latest summer travel advisory to help passengers navigate the busy holiday season more efficiently, as it also reported strong passenger traffic results for the month of June. The advisory lists...
10 public companies that quietly turned their balance sheets into Bitcoin treasuries
Coin Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
Key takeaways While companies like Strategy and Tesla made headlines, many others have discreetly added Bitcoin to their treasuries. Firms use Bitcoin to hedge against inflation, fiat devaluation and macroeconomic shocks. Its fixed supply, digital...
EU criticises Malta over crypto regulation
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Thursday highlighted a Maltese regulator's shortcomings over the issuance of a licence enabling cryptocurrency firms to operate across the EU. In recent years the tiny Mediterranean island...
EU Initiates Deficit Procedure Against Austria: Finance Minister Marterbauer Remains Confident
Vindobona
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Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) remained optimistic despite the initiation of proceedings, as reported by "DerStandard" in a video report, emphasizing that all decisions concerning the budget “are made in Austria and not in...
China's CStone inks deal worth $192.5 M with Istituto Gentili to commercialise cancer drug in Europe
Biospectrum Asia
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July 9, 2025
China's CStone inks deal worth $192.5 M with Istituto Gentili to commercialise cancer drug in Europe July 10, 2025 | Thursday | News Gentili will receive exclusive commercialisation rights for sugemalimab in 23 European countries China-based...
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
Coin Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
Malta’s cryptocurrency licensing process has come under scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Europe’s primary supervisory body overseeing the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The ESMA on Thursday released...
EU Regulator Flags Malta’s Fast-Track Crypto Licensing in MiCA Compliance Review
Blockonomi
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July 10, 2025
Malta approved a crypto firm under MiCA despite unresolved risk issues. ESMA urges stricter oversight for CASPs across all EU member states. Concerns raised over governance, IT, and cross-border operations. Review may delay crypto licenses as EU...
Malta’s largest patrol vessel out of action
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
Updated 5.40pm Malta’s largest patrol vessel, the P71, is currently out of service after sustaining damage to one of its shafts located below sea level, according to parliamentary questions. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri confirmed the...
Malta Pride 2025: Celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination
Travel Daily News
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July 10, 2025
Malta Pride 2025 returns September 6–15, celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination with parades, advocacy, and a decade-long equality legacy. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Malta Pride, a big celebration of expression, love, and...
ESMA flags Malta's crypto licensing gaps in first MiCA peer review
Cryptopolitan
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July 10, 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has questioned Malta’s handling of one crypto asset service provider’s (CASP) authorization, citing several supervisory gaps. The findings were part of a peer review on the Maltese Financial...
Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
CoinDesk
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the financial watchdog for the 27-country trading block, has carried out a peer review of Malta’s application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime, with specific attention to the...
Malta’s wind energy project
Malta Today
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Further to the government’s public call for tenders to develop an offshore wind energy project, it is worthwhile to make a few pertinent considerations. The project will be located 12 nautical miles off the Maltese coast, with six potential areas...
Sustainable finance products expected to increase in demand, MFSA study shows
Malta Today
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The Malta Financial Services Authority has carried out a study to obtain insight on the public’s awareness, attitudes, and behaviour towards sustainable finance and related services or products in Malta. As Malta’s financial regulator, the MFSA is...
Village of Malta Board of Trustees met July 9
DeKalb Times - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Village of Malta Board of Trustees met July 9. Here is the agenda provided by the board: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OATHS OF OFFICE a. Trustee Edwards 3. CITIZEN’S HEARING 4. CONSENT AGENDA – ACCEPT THE MINUTES a. Village Board Minutes b. Seedling...
Malta’s approach to tackling traffic congestion questioned in new EU report
Times of Malta
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July 9, 2025
An EU report has questioned Malta’s carrot-not-stick approach to tackling traffic congestion, arguing that incentive-based measures have been “largely ineffective”. The European Semester Report, which traces Malta’s progress across a range of...
Maltese football: A blend of tradition and digital excitement
Malta Today
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Maltese football is a vibrant mix of historical passion and modern digital engagement, captivating fans and players alike. The local leagues are thriving, fueled by community support and technological advancements. The enthusiasm for football in...
Gozo’s housing market activity continues its slow down
Gozo News
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July 9, 2025
The housing market activity in Gozo continues its slow down with another drop seen in June as the island registered the second lowest figures for final deeds of sale at 118, which was down on last month and on last year. National Statistics Office...
Why Malta Would Be a 'Dream' Location for the Next James Bond Movie
Variety
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July 9, 2025
Denis Villeneuve hasn’t made the trip to shoot on the Mediterranean islands of Malta yet. But if Malta’s film commissioner has anything to say about it, he hopes Villeneuve could follow filmmakers like Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg to shoot...
I traveled to Malta without a plan and loved it. Here are 3 of the best things I did and 2 I'd skip
AOL
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After visiting Malta, there are a few things I'm glad I did and a few I'd skip next time.Latifah Al-Hazza Last summer, I planned a last-minute trip to Malta and had an amazing time. Some of the things on my itinerary were absolutely worth it, but...
More than 20,400 yachts registered in Malta, information tabled in parliament shows
Malta Today
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A total of 20,497 yachts were registered in Malta by the end of April 2025, information tabled in parliament shows. Replying to a parliamentary question by Opposition MP Ivan Bartolo, Transport Minister Chris Bonett said 942 yachts under a length...