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Tax revenues for government rise to €6.7 billion - NSO

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:06 Last update: about 11 months ago

In 2024, total tax revenue stood at €6,769.9 million (€6.7 billion), indicating a tax burden equivalent to 29.3 per cent, the NSO said Wednesday. Tax revenues increased by €1,179.0...

Feltom objects to trebling of eco-tax announced in budget

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:49 Last update: about 11 months ago

The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) strongly objects to the government's decision to triple the eco-contribution from €0.50 to €1.50 per tourist per...

Six-year jail term for man who sexually abused 10-year-old boy

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:22 Last update: about 11 months ago

A Pakistani man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a court found him guilty of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy over several separate incidents. The accused, who had been renting a...

Chief AI Officer to be appointed within the Public Service

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:18 Last update: about 11 months ago

Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana (photo) announced that the Malta Public Service will be strengthening its internal structures with the creation of a new position: Chief AI Officer. This...

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