AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNESCO and Valletta: UNESCO has asked Malta to submit by 1 December an updated conservation report on Valletta, as concerns grow over a proposed Sliema lido and related works that could affect protected views and the World Heritage setting. Diplomacy: President John Dramani Mahama received letters of credence from seven envoys, including Malta’s High Commissioner Ronald Micallef, as Ghana pushes new cooperation in areas like tourism, energy and digital transformation. Malta’s growth story: Malta International Airport topped one million passengers in May, with strong year-on-year gains and an expanded summer route network. EU migration push (regional): Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta backed tougher action against irregular migration, stressing cooperation on border protection within the EU migration pact framework. Environment dispute: ERA rejected claims that construction waste is being dumped at sea, saying Freeport operations are within permits, amid allegations linked to disposal tariffs. Government reshuffle (local): Two senior OPM officials linked to Robert Abela’s secretariat reorganisation have been removed, with new assignments expected outside Castille. Travel insurance (industry): Emirates launched a “Comprehensive Travel Cover” including conflict-related medical cover and airline-managed disruption support, available in Malta among other markets.
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