Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 February 2026

Morning Briefing Government Debt Climbs Despite Narrower DeficitMalta’s consolidated fund recorded a deficit of €151.7 million by the end of January 2026, an improvement on last year’s figure. Higher recurrent revenue, particularly from VAT and grants, helped narrow the gap. However, government expenditure also rose significantly, driven by increased social benefits, healthcare spending and operational [...]
2026-02-28 04:15:00