Josanne Cassar | 2026

EIT and Xjenza Malta launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster in Malta

May 16, 2026 | No comments

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), together with Xjenza Malta, has launched the EIT Regional Innovation Booster in Malta during an event held at the Esplora Planetarium Hall in Kalkara. The programme is designed to support high-potential startups in expanding into international markets whilst helping to strengthen innovation ecosystems in emerging and moderate innovator countries across Europe. Malta is the second country to join the initiative, following a successful pilot in Poland in 2025.

BOV OBTAINS REGULATORY APPROVAL TO UPDATE AND UPSIZE EMTN PROGRAMME TO €650M

May 16, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta has renewed and upsized its €500 million Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, originally established in 2022, following the receipt of regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland of a base prospectus dated 15th May 2026. The updated programme provides the Bank with the ability to issue up to €650 million in new notes and provides it with continued flexibility to access international capital markets efficiently.

MeDirect hosts free public webinar on how conflict impacts the global economy

May 16, 2026 | No comments

MeDirect Bank will host a free public webinar on Thursday 21st May at 6.00pm, examining the economic and investment implications of geopolitical conflict.

Malta to host landmark conference on children in the Mediterranean

May 14, 2026 | No comments

Malta will host a major Mediterranean conference later this year, bringing together young people and key stakeholders to amplify children’s voices and place their rights, wellbeing, inclusion and peace education higher on the regional agenda.

Xjenza Malta and the European Space Agency (ESA) host PECS Call Information Day

May 14, 2026 | No comments

Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, hosted an ESA PECS Information Day in preparation for the launch of Malta’s 4th Plan for European Cooperating States (PECS) funding call with a total budgetary allocation of €1.75 million.

Plant Health 4 Life – reinforcing simple actions that protect plants

May 14, 2026 | No comments

The Plant Health 4 Life campaign returns for its fourth and final year, continuing a shared effort by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission and 33 countries — including Malta, where the Food Safety and Security Authority within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights is also participating in this initiative.

GOZO’S ECONOMY: THE CONTEXT AND FUTURE DIRECTION

May 14, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta and the Gozo Business Chamber host conference on Gozo’s economic future

Children’s Manifesto calls for real change

May 12, 2026 | No comments

More than 500 children from 65 Children’s Local Councils are calling on political parties to commit to safer streets, protected green spaces, better mental-health support, online protection, and a formal role in decisions that shape their future.

Mastercard Day Launches in Malta: Supermarket Cashback every Tuesday

May 11, 2026 | No comments

 For the first time in Malta, Mastercard introduces “Mastercard Day”, a new initiative that turns Tuesdays into a new day of rewards for consumers. Starting with the supermarket category, one of the key destinations for weekly shopping, Mastercard enables its cardholders to be rewarded through their everyday transactions.

BOV REOPENS XEWKIJA AGENCY FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL

May 11, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta has reopened its Xewkija Agency following months of extensive refurbishment works. The works entailed a complete overhaul of the internal layout, allowing for a more welcoming and modern look and feel. Furthermore, to complement the reopening of the Agency, residents now have access to a new ATM, which can be found inside the Local Council premises.

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