Author: Hot Malta

Rising Costs: Malta’s Businesses Feel the Pinch Picture this: you’re strolling down Republic Street in Valletta, eyeing a new pair of shoes. You check the price tag and do a double-take — it’s significantly higher than you remember. This isn’t just an isolated incident; a recent survey reveals that nearly a third of businesses in…

Shipping Costs Surge: What’s Next for Local Businesses? Picture this: you stroll down Republic Street in Valletta, the air filled with the aroma of pastizzi and the chatter of locals and tourists alike. But behind the bustling storefronts, a storm brews. According to recent reports, nearly a third of businesses are gearing up to raise…

Escalating Tensions in the Gulf On a recent Friday morning, the hum of everyday life in Malta was interrupted by breaking news from the Middle East. Iran announced that it had retaliated against what it described as attacks on its aluminium plants in the Gulf. As the story unfolded, the Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group,…

On a sun-soaked afternoon, the streets of Valletta are alive with the chatter of locals and the soft melodies of street musicians. Among the colorful balconies and historic facades, one can often find Maria João Bahia, a visionary artist whose work transcends the ordinary and invites viewers on a journey through time and culture. With…

The Gulf Tensions Rise with Attacks on Aluminium Plants On an ordinary day in the Gulf region, a series of targeted attacks on aluminium plants through the industrial sector. These incidents, recently claimed by Iranian officials, highlight the escalating tensions in an already volatile scene. As the Houthis, a Yemeni group, ramp up their involvement…