AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCulture Funding: MEIA welcomed Budget 2027’s support for the cultural sector but criticised the lack of a plan to channel tourism-tax revenue back into arts and culture. Families and Inclusion: Business groups and Church representatives urged the Government to rethink ending free childcare for many third-country nationals, warning the change could strain families, childcare centres and employers. Tourism Costs: From January 2027, visitors will face higher accommodation charges—€8 a night in hotels and €10 in short-let apartments—alongside new fees for cruise passengers and Comino visitors and higher Gozo ferry fares for non-residents. Heritage: St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat have become Malta’s first site to receive the European Heritage Label, recognising the burial complex’s shared Jewish, pagan and Christian history. Junior Eurovision: Malta’s “Il-Festa”-themed contest brought local traditions and young performers to an international audience; Armenia’s Naré took the 2026 title.
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