Yorgen Fenech Trial: Court-ordered inspections at Castille have reignited questions about the Prime Minister’s Office’s role, with the Government saying it is “completely extraneous” to facts discussed in the case. Trial Testimony: Melvin Theuma has completed six days of testimony, as defence challenges his credibility and the media ban has been lifted. Justice System: Malta is flagged as the slowest EU jurisdiction for serious criminal cases, with proceedings averaging nearly 11 years, and a low clearance rate worsening backlogs. Family Court Reform: Government moves to implement Family Court procedures from 1 October, but commentators stress the real test will be whether delays truly shrink for families and children. Security for Tourism Peak: Malta rolls out a coordinated, multi-agency security push for summer hotspots, with intensified police patrols and Armed Forces support. Law & Order: Government says it is coordinating enforcement to boost nationwide security, while PN presses for action on specific public service gaps. EU Border & Migration: Frontex reports a 37% drop in irregular crossings, while the Ceuta situation remains in “alert mode.” Regional Disruption: Mount Etna ash keeps Sicily’s Catania airport closed again, affecting travel links including Malta. Aviation Safety: US investigators detail a Ryanair incident in Greece, pointing to engine debris and bird-strike findings in a window-shattering event. Diplomacy & Ethics: Malta’s UN envoy Vanessa Frazier appears in commercial gym adverts, raising questions about outside activities under UN ethics rules.