18 - 24 February 1999

• European Commision recommends opening of screening with Malta
• Mid-Med shares rise sharply
• Mid-Med and Middle Sea strongly undervaluated
• New Victoria Business Club launched
• MSE trading increases by 30% in January
• Teaching of English to tourists retains importance
• Unemployment shows no sign of dropping
• Europe directorate beefed up
• Malta seen joining fast-track for EU membership
• Co-chairman of joint parliamentary committee welcomes report
• Shaping up for Europe
• Beer exclusivity deals for small brewers exempt from EU competition law
• Lower Interest rates depend on economic performance