First Aid & CPR in Schools: The Malta Resuscitation Council is pushing for CPR to be embedded in the National Curriculum, citing higher survival rates in countries where Basic Life Support is taught from childhood, and pointing to past school sessions plus a “Call 112 Fibrillu” digital book. Road Safety Training: Momentum backs compulsory first aid for secondary students and wants first aid certification linked to driving licence processes, with mental health first aid included. Culture in Valletta & Beyond: Joseph Pulo’s hard-edge exhibition continues at Palazzo Ferreria until 30 July, while Sliema Arts Festival 2026 returns (17–19 July) with street art, music, workshops and a theme on humans and technology. Art, Heritage & Faith: Malta’s cultural heritage push highlights church-based art as living history, and a separate report notes nine minority religious monuments restored in occupied Cyprus, including an Armenian monastery project. Education Governance: Debate heats up over national examinations—calls grow for a fully independent authority rather than university control, alongside fresh remarks from the new Speaker on MPs’ speaking time. Malta’s Growth Pressure: Commentary argues Malta’s prosperity is outpacing roads, services and housing, while another piece maps the demographic shift driven by migration. Health & Lifestyle: A new look at diet and acne challenges the “just genetics” view, while a local book project tells a landmark story from a dog’s perspective to support animals in need.