AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Citizenship English Exemptions: The UK has published a list of nationalities whose applicants don’t need separate English-language proof for settlement or citizenship, and it includes Malta (alongside several Caribbean and other countries). Malta Planning Reform: Malta’s Church Commission backs proposed changes to the planning appeals procedure, but urges stronger enforcement and wider reform so development can’t race ahead while appeals are pending. Malta Screen Support Scheme: Arts Council Malta has awarded €2.88 million to 31 audiovisual projects, including six feature-length productions and three cultural programmes. Tobacco Use in Malta: Eurostat reports that 17.8% of Maltese aged 16+ use tobacco and related products daily in 2025, slightly above the EU average. Bruno Mars Funding Fallout: A planned Bruno Mars concert linked to a near-€1m public allocation is now in doubt after claims that no contract exists with the star’s representatives. Malta’s Family Court Overhaul: New Family Court Procedures Regulations are set to start on 1 October 2026, aiming for a more child-centred, accessible and efficient system. BOV Foundation Restoration: The BOV Foundation supported the restoration of a 1927 oil painting of St Joseph and the Infant Christ at Mġarr parish.
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