World Tourism Day & Malta’s AI spotlight: World Tourism Day 2026 in El Salvador put AI and digital identity at the centre, with WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara pointing to next month’s WTTC Global Summit in Malta, where 1,000+ delegates (including 200+ CEOs) are expected. Education reforms: Opposition leader Alex Borg urged a “hard look” at Malta’s PISA results, calling for stronger critical thinking and a bigger role for educators; meanwhile Prime Minister Robert Abela said a new student behaviour framework is coming, covering school behaviour, searches and emergency responses. Culture & community: A Chinese myth-inspired animation retelling the Eight Immortals drew praise at a Malta film showcase in Santa Lucija; in Valletta, “Framed in focus: ADHD women” opened at Spazju Kreattiv, giving 10 women with lived ADHD experience a platform through photography and participation. Health & everyday impact: The Action for Breast Cancer Foundation highlighted how volunteer-led work has reshaped patient care, from prostheses to genomic testing and a donated ultrasound machine. Animals & regulation: An animal sanctuary volunteer called for Malta to regulate dog breeding to curb abandonment and close the legal gap between reporting and action. Gozo economy debate: PN leader Alex Borg pushed for a more diversified Gozo economy with better jobs, connectivity and investment, as tourism and business lobbies prepare for Budget 2027.