AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoResearch & Innovation: Eurostat figures put Malta near the bottom for R&D, with the PN warning the country is underinvesting in knowledge and competitiveness. Fishing Culture: Marsaxlokk kicked off the lampuki season with a traditional Mass and blessing of fishing boats, including the making of kannizzati from palm leaves. Public Health & Schools: The Malta Resuscitation Council is pushing for AEDs to be publicly registered, visible and available 24/7, alongside CPR becoming compulsory in secondary schools. EU Foreign Policy: A debate over moving from unanimity to qualified majority voting in EU foreign policy highlights how member states still use vetoes when it suits them. Heritage & Science: A new look at Malta’s ancient seafaring suggests early inhabitants may have navigated by the stars, tying archeoastronomy to the island’s maritime past. Governance & Appointments: Kurt Farrugia lands another government role after Transport Malta’s sacking, raising questions about two taxpayer-funded posts. Family Court Reform: Changes are set to take effect from 1 October, aiming to cut delays, strengthen mediation, and put children at the centre. Culture & Travel: Malta’s growing appeal as a film set continues, with more major productions using the islands as stand-ins for far-off places. Local Justice: The Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial continues with testimony from Melvin Theuma as recordings are played in open court.
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