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February 12, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes Record Tourism Year: “Growth Is an Opportunity to Shape the Future We Want”

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has welcomed the announcement of a new record year for Malta’s tourism sector, stating that the results reflect sustained vision, investment, and collective delivery across the industry. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated that, “The figures achieved in 2025 are indeed something to celebrate. These figures confirm that Malta’s […]
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January 22, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

Following the recent storm affecting coastal and urban areas across Malta and Gozo, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the swift and professional response of public authorities, ensuring that no one was hurt during this challenging period. MHRA expresses solidarity with all affected, particularly hotels and restaurants that sustained damages, and acknowledges the […]
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November 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new accommodation reform announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, describing it as a significant step toward a more sustainable and quality-driven tourism model for Malta. By removing the additional height allowances previously granted to hotels and introducing clear […]
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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana as balanced, responsible, and forward-looking. This Budget protects people through higher pensions, family support, and energy stability, while giving employers the fiscal certainty needed to invest, innovate, and create quality jobs. The MHRA commends the Government’s commitment to […]
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October 20, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

EU Sets Binding Food Waste Reduction Targets Under Revised Directive

A major step in the EU’s fight against food waste took effect yesterday, with the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) now in force. The updated law introduces the first legally binding food waste reduction targets for Member States to achieve by 2030. Under the revised rules, countries must cut food waste by […]
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February 12, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

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January 22, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

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November 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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October 20, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

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September 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York

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February 12, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes Record Tourism Year: “Growth Is an Opportunity to Shape the Future We Want”

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January 22, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

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November 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

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February 12, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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November 6, 2025

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October 27, 2025

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October 17, 2025

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March 30, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

MBB-Deloitte Event Discusses Revised EU Building Rules

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November 30, 2022

Brussels | EU to ban single-use packaging used in hotels & restaurants

October 25, 2022

Brussels │‘Fit for 55’: Council agrees on stricter rules for energy performance of buildings

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March 12, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Businesses Discuss EU Textile and Food Waste Measures

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February 26, 2024

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May 2, 2023

Brussels │ MBB Report on EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Proposal

February 13, 2023

Brussels│Proposal for a Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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January 24, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Tableo Announces TESP Grant Funding from MSCT for its Restaurant AI Assistant Project

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November 15, 2023

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

October 26, 2023

Revealing Insights: An In-depth Analysis of Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023

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February 12, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes Record Tourism Year: “Growth Is an Opportunity to Shape the Future We Want”

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January 22, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

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November 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

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September 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York

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September 16, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA : Responsibility Needed to Safeguard KM Malta Airlines and Malta’s Tourism

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August 28, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Raises Concerns on Substance Abuse and Workplace Safety – Calls for National Debate

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August 26, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All

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21 March 2021 – Good France

The 6th edition of the event “Goût de France/Good France” has been postponed until spring 2021, following the measures taken to fight the COVID-19 health crisis. Though delayed, will still be the beloved opportunity for professionals of French gastronomy to share their know-how and their passion for this cuisine, as it is every year. Scheduled […]

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09 November 2021 – International Conference on Renewable, Environment and Agriculture

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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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August 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes Random Drug and Alcohol Testing and Mandatory Prison Sentences for Fatalities

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September 18, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Welcomes the Appointment of EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport

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July 27, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA, “Steer Tourism to a Higher-Quality Course”

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July 20, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

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October 26, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

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July 28, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

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