Malta Listed Among Top 10 Countries To Retire To

Jun 18 2025

CEOWORLD Magazine recently released a comprehensive list of the best countries to retire to in 2025, and guess which Mediterranean island made an appearance!

That’s right. Malta got list as the eighth best country to retire to, with a score of 63.2.

In terms of research methodology, the following categories were considered: expat community, English-speaking, health care, cost of living, affordability, tax-friendliness, pleasant climate, ease of buying and owning property, visa and residency requirements, government stability, ease of assimilation.

‘Each category was given a score out of 100 based on relevant research and reports that followed strict requirements to gather and analyse their data to build their rankings.’

With 80 countries on the list, Malta placed 8th, between Portugal and France.

The best country was deemed to be New Zealand with a score of 71.78. New Zealand was followed by Luxembourg and Switzerland in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

In 80th place was Georgia with a score of 39.7, followed by Nepal and Qatar.

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Worn Malta Football Shirt Being Sold For €834

Jun 18 2025

A classic home shirt worn by Malta against Italy on the 6th of December 1986 for the EURO qualifiers is being sold for €834.

‘This short-sleeved, diagonal design short was only worn on this single occasion by Malta’, TSPN Calcio explained.

The shirt was worn by Michael Degiorgio, who won 78 caps for Malta between 1981 and 1993.

In the match, Italy won 2-0 despite Alessandro Altobelli missing two penalties.

Tag someone who would buy this.

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300kg Tuna Caught In St Paul’s Bay

Jun 18 2025

That’s a big fish!

A 300kg tuna was caught in St Paul’s Bay, with a photo shared to social media by Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said.

‘The investment into the hoist by the government in the zone is reducing the suffering of fishermen when they come to bring their catches to shore’, said Said.

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MGA Publishes 2024 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Jun 18 2025

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has released its Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2024.

The report provides a detailed overview of the performance of both land-based and online gaming sectors, while also outlining the Authority’s regulatory actions, operational updates, and future outlook for the industry.

Regulatory Activity and Enforcement

Throughout 2024, the MGA received 28 new gaming licence applications and approved 17. It also processed 12 licence renewal requests, granting eight. The Authority issued over 1,900 permits for low-risk, event-based games, including non-profit tombola and lottery events.

Nearly 1,200 criminal probity checks were carried out, leading to 64 Fit and Proper Committee decisions, 16 of which resulted in negative outcomes.

The MGA concluded 13 compliance audits and 116 desktop reviews. It also issued 35 warnings and 25 administrative penalties totalling €306,250, and reached three settlements amounting to €61,522. Eight licences were cancelled, and two were suspended.

Anti-Money Laundering Oversight

In cooperation with the FIAU, 43 AML/CFT compliance examinations were initiated, and 60 concluded. Six licensees were penalised, with fines nearing €185,000. Thirty-seven MLRO interviews were conducted to ensure compliance with national financial laws.

Player Protection and Responsible Gambling

The Authority resolved 3,372 player assistance requests and received 1,897 player funds reports. It completed 40 responsible gambling website checks and investigated 83 websites publishing misleading information, issuing 29 public notices. Over 9,000 inspections were carried out at various gaming premises across Malta.

International Cooperation and Integrity Measures

The MGA received 244 suspicious betting reports and participated in 30 cross-border investigations. It engaged in 161 national and 85 international cooperation requests, further reinforcing its role in safeguarding gaming integrity.

MGA CEO Charles Mizzi noted, “Resilience is not just about endurance – it is about adapting with purpose and staying focused on what matters. Over the past year, we strengthened internal operations and invested in our team to maintain Malta’s status as a trusted regulatory hub.”

The 2024 report reflects a year of proactive oversight, regulatory development, and a clear commitment to responsible, secure, and future-ready gaming regulation.

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