AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFamily Justice Reform: Malta has published the Family Court Procedures Regulations 2026, with most changes set to come into force on 1 October 2026, aiming for a more child-centred, accessible and efficient system with clearer timelines. Arts & Culture Funding: Arts Council Malta has awarded €2.88 million across 31 audiovisual projects, including top grants of €450,000 for three feature films, spanning screenwriting, development, shorts and cultural programming. Health & Education in Schools: Malta Resuscitation Council is pushing for publicly accessible AEDs registered and available 24/7, and for CPR to be included in the school curriculum. Tobacco Use Snapshot: Eurostat data shows just over one in six Maltese adults (17.8%) use tobacco and related products daily in 2025, slightly above the EU average. Local Heritage & Community: Marsaxlokk marked the start of the lampuki season with a traditional Mass and blessing of fishing boats, alongside preparations for kannizzati using palm leaves. Travel Rules for Brits: Malta’s audience will also be watching EU border changes as the UK Foreign Office updates guidance on the Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks for Schengen travel. Crime Trial Update: In the Yorgen Fenech trial, Melvin Theuma’s secret recordings remain central as he argues they’re key to proving his account after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Church Arts: The BOV Foundation supported the restoration of a 1927 altar painting of St Joseph and the Infant Christ at Mġarr parish, bringing the artwork back to its original look.
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