The Malta Independent 3 August 2026, Monday
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‘I do not believe we have overtourism,’ Malta Tourism Authority CEO says

The chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, does not believe that Malta is experiencing overtourism. He argued that even though Malta welcomed 4 million tourists in 2025 and is...

latest comment from Manifimx, 02/08/2026 08:58: The amounts of tourists is and will never be a problem. And this will diminish drastically if Malta keeps up the haphazard destruction of all that was and is beautiful. It is being said here by this gentleman '' Why can we not be like Monaco ? '' Well sir, Monaco, although crowded, it is crowded with Millionaires, and Billionaires who use it as their home where they do not pay income Tax. It is entirely staffed by smart and educated Italians or French specialists where it comes to hospitality and travelling purposes. It is kept clean to a spotlessly clean state. Standards and laws are adhered to with a sharp manner of control from the authorities. Construction is done in a manner which leaves it's surrounding spaces all clean and well boarded and safe. Infrastructure is kept in a well serviced and pristine manner and catering establishments adhere to their rules and regulations. The kind of tourist that visits Monaco is a well heeled tourist that behaves in no manner as the majority of the younger tourist that arrives in Malta. Malta can never be the same a Monaco , like a Skoda ( although a historic car ) can never be a Ferrari of the refined and classic type.
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TMIS Editorial: When criticism comes from every direction

Prime Minister Robert Abela wants the country to believe that the controversy surrounding the Bill establishing a National Commission for Human Rights and Equality is simply another case of the...

latest comment from C Xerri, 02/08/2026 09:52: It is interesting to note that one of the leading NGO, which is outspoken about the rule of law, human rights and equality did not actually hoin the other NGO who objected to the approval of the bill as presented by the Government.
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Malta needs a change of direction so that the economy works for people again - Alex Borg

Malta needs a clear change in economic direction, with a model that no longer measures success solely through growth figures, but by how productive businesses are, whether wages are keeping pace with...

latest comment from Marcus, 01/08/2026 16:19: This is rich coming from the leader of a bankrupt political party! They cannot even put their house in order, and they want to lecture on the economy.
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