Education & Inclusion: The PN says it’s “unacceptable” that Malta is starting another school year with a shortage of Learning Support Educators, leaving families waiting for the support children need. Student Support Services: The Malta Union of Teachers adds that counsellors, career advisors, psychotherapists and resource workers still lack a renewed collective agreement, with vacancies and turnover affecting student support. Violence Against Women: Malta Women’s Lobby is calling for urgent action after the second femicide prosecuted in about six weeks, urging stronger risk assessments and safeguards around bail, plus sustained funding for specialist services. Mental Health & Community: “Framed in focus: ADHD women” opens in Valletta, giving 10 women with lived ADHD experience a platform through photography and lived expertise, running until 1 November. Culture & Justice: Repubblika and Occupy Justice announce October events marking the ninth anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, with a Valletta protest concert and civic discussions. Local Life & Sport: European Week of Sport celebrations at Kirkop Sports Complex bring multiple disciplines to families of all ages. Tourism & Travel: World Tourism Day spotlights how AI is reshaping travel, while Malta’s education and tourism conversations keep intersecting with “human” experiences. Business & Compliance: British firms face a compliance headache over delayed EU pay transparency rules, with Malta among the countries that met the deadline. DesignMT & Italian Culture: Italian Design Day 2026 arrives in Malta with trade and cultural programming, highlighting growing Italian exports. Gozo Watch: Opposition leader Alex Borg pushes for a more diversified Gozo economy with productive, private-sector jobs and better connectivity.