Planning Appeals Reform: Government has wrapped up its public consultation on reforming Malta’s planning appeals system, aiming for a fairer, clearer and faster process, including automatic suspension of permits once an appeal is filed and set deadlines for decisions. Public Administration & Procurement: In Gozo, the ministry issued nine direct orders to the same folklore NGO over six months, repeatedly using “interim arrangement until award of tender” while avoiding a competitive tender process. Health Policy: Mater Dei has started providing Emicizumab for Haemophilia A patients, with gradual expansion planned and a longer-term goal of home self-administration. Education & Skills: Ta’ Qali Animal Hospital has been renovated to support MCAST veterinary training from the next academic year while continuing as an animal hospital. Governance & Economy: A TMID editorial warns Malta can’t build a competitive economy while spending on research and development remains among the lowest in the EU. Transport & Innovation: PN praised Gozo’s autonomous bus pilot in San Lawrenz and Gharb as a practical use of research and technology to improve public transport. High-Profile Court Case: The Yorgen Fenech trial continued with defence challenges over what investigators and witnesses knew, plus disputes over jurors’ access to media during proceedings. International Recognition: Malta will now recognize all Israeli travel documents, not just passports, easing travel for Israelis holding alternative documents.