Josanne Cassar

HSBC Malta launches SEPA Instant Payments – faster, safer, and more cost-effective transfers across Europe

October 16, 2025 | No comments

HSBC Bank Malta has introduced SEPA Instant Outward Payments, giving customers the ability to transfer funds across the SEPA zone in a matter of seconds, anytime, any day of the year, including weekends and public holidays.

It won’t hurt you to bite your tongue

October 13, 2025 | No comments

There are tragedies which strike at the very core of the entire nation, and over this last week, we had not one, but two such tragedies.

Low fertility rate: maybe the scholastic calendar needs changing

October 9, 2025 | No comments

Since the report came out about our low fertility rate, I have read a number of theories by various people to try and explain why many couples are opting to have one or maybe two children the most. Having three children these days is considered a ‘big’ family.

Some children going to school hungry and facing neglect, warns Blossom Project report

October 8, 2025 | No comments

Some children are going to school hungry, relying on digital devices for company and spending entire days away from their families as parents work long hours, according to a report by The Blossom Project, which offers psychosocial support in 12 schools.

Xjenza Malta launches the call for the R&I Expo Awards 2025

October 8, 2025 | No comments

Xjenza Malta officially announces the launch of the R&I EXPO Awards 2025, a prestigious new initiative aimed at honouring groundbreaking research and innovation across Malta. The awards will spotlight projects that have delivered tangible impact in science, industry and society. Finalists will be presented with their awards during the Xjenza Malta R&I EXPO to be held on 19 and 20 November 2025.

THE MALTA CHAMBER & BOV JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT THE RISING WAVE OF FRAUD

October 8, 2025 | No comments

Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting not only individuals but also businesses of all sizes. The reality is stark: no company is immune to their attacks.

The Malta Premier of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of the Worlds’

October 8, 2025 | No comments

The Gozo Youth Orchestra, in collaboration with 7 Star Pyramid Productions and Festivals Malta, is proudly presenting the Malta premier of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Victoria, Gozo, on Saturday 22 November 2025 at 19:30hrs.

Concept Stadium Marks a Decade of Quality with 10th Consecutive ISO9001 Certification

October 8, 2025 | No comments

Concept Stadium, a leading creative agency and marketing advisory hub, has successfully renewed its ISO 9001 certification for the 10th year in a row following an intensive audit that reviewed the agency’s procedures, quality management system and service delivery. The renewal, achieved through focused team effort across the business, reaffirms Concept Stadium’s commitment to one of its core values, client-centricity.

Innovation Exchange initiative will boost Malta’s entrepreneurial community

October 8, 2025 | No comments

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), through its local Community Officer, has launched The Innovation Exchange, a new initiative to boost Malta’s innovation ecosystem and ensure it continues to play a central role in achieving the Government’s Vision 2050 objectives.

BOV LAUNCHES INSTANT OUTWARD SEPA PAYMENTS

October 8, 2025 | No comments

Bank of Valletta is pleased to announce that from Monday, 6th October, all payments made to any single euro payments area (SEPA) country by means of the Instant Outward Payments Service will be processed in seconds. Instant Payment Services have already been made available for inward payments to BOV since December 2024, and with the introduction of outward payments, BOV customers can now send faster and more flexible euro payments, any day, any time.

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