AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCulture Budget Row: The PN says arts and culture received only a paragraph in the 2027 Budget and wants artists’ professional status recognised, timely payments and support for first productions. It also called on Culture Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea to apologise for remarks about artists and answer questions over PBS impartiality and the long-promised film soundstage. Public Accountability: Four Heritage Malta employees have been charged over alleged fraudulent ticket sales; they have been suspended pending proceedings. In a separate case, a court heard that reporting by The Shift and a post by Arnold Cassola prompted a police investigation into alleged corruption at Transport Malta. Climate and Transport: At COP31, Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted Malta’s electrification efforts and shore-to-ship project. The Government also launched a 2026–2036 cycling strategy focused on safer routes and wider access. Investment: Malta Enterprise has received 200 applications under the Invest scheme, representing a potential €1.5 billion, and the Government has extended the scheme by six months.
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