Daphne Caruana Galizia Verdict Fallout: Malta’s Attorney General is set to appeal Yorgen Fenech’s 8-1 acquittal over the 2017 car-bomb murder, with a retrial possible after the court reviews alleged legal irregularities. Prosecution vs. Public Pressure: Caruana Galizia’s family says a new trial is the right move, while politicians and civil society argue the verdict doesn’t answer who ordered, financed, and covered up the killing. Press Freedom Clash: The PN and the Institute of Maltese Journalists say government messaging after the verdict is downplaying real fears among journalists, as the debate in Parliament turns into a fight over institutional independence. State of the Nation Demographics: President Myriam Spiteri Debono used the address to spotlight Malta’s record-low fertility rate and the growing role of IVF, while Archbishop Scicluna warned of “state capture” risks from influence networks. Water Infrastructure Push: The Water Services Corporation says Green Bonds funding has driven eight major upgrades to Malta’s water network, cutting losses and improving reliability. Healthcare Access: Family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines, aiming to reduce unnecessary referrals. EU Border Disruption: EES biometric checks are set to resume in full, with warnings of up to five-hour queues for travellers from Monday. International Watch: Switzerland backs a nationwide conversion therapy ban, and EU officials press for new Europe-wide taxes for the next budget.