AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCourtroom Fallout: In the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial, her son Matthew told jurors the Electogas probe was still ongoing when the killing happened, while earlier testimony from self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma described how Yorgen Fenech allegedly commissioned and stayed in contact during the plot, including a chilling “preparing champagne” message. Gambling Oversight: Armenia has selected Malta-registered Random Systems International to oversee its gambling sector after a tender, with the firm tasked with implementing an electronic management system within six months. Labour & Aviation: The GWU announced industrial action at Dar Emmaus in Gozo and an industrial dispute with Malta MedAir, accusing both employers of refusing to engage in negotiations. EU Research Funding: Eurostat data shows EU public R&D allocations rose 60.5% since 2015 to €130.2bn in 2025, but Malta remains among the lowest per capita. Tourism Politics: Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef sparked debate by saying he does not believe Malta has an overtourism problem, pushing the discussion back to how residents experience visitor pressure. Culture & Media: Malta appointed a new UN Youth Delegate, Julianne Vella, and the Institute of Maltese Journalists elected Nicole Meilak as president for 2026–2028.
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