AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTravel & Borders: ETIAS is set to add a new €20 (about £17) entry fee for British passport holders visiting a long list of European countries, with children and those over 70 exempt; it’s expected to launch in late 2026, become compulsory in 2027, and allows multiple short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period), with Malta included. EU Politics (Local Lens): Roberta Metsola says voters don’t want EU “turf wars” played out in public, pointing to her Malta-style, door-to-door approach as she pushes for Parliament to speak with one voice. Malta Culture on Screen: Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival wrapped with the Golden Bee Awards in Valletta, celebrating “Mollywood” and its growing film tourism pull. Heritage & Research: A Malta-linked archives workshop explores Greek mobility and maritime networks across the Mediterranean, spotlighting Malta’s role as a commercial hub. Community & Faith in Crisis: The Order of Malta and Malteser International helped back a new Gaza healthcare clinic blessed by Jerusalem’s Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs, aiming to deliver primary care to up to 100 people daily. Local Planning Watch: Over 1,200 objections have been filed against a Sliema lido plan, with concerns focused on congestion, public land use and further commercialisation of the coastline. Streaming Picks: New OTT releases for June 29–July 5 include Netflix’s “Enola Holmes 3” (set partly in Malta) and other fresh drama, horror and franchise returns.
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