Malta Public Realm: The Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency says it has finished nearly 10km of beautification across 22 localities in Malta, with upgrades aimed at safer, more accessible spaces for residents and visitors. Summer Culture: Summer Carnival 2026 returns to Buġibba and Marsaskala (21–23 August) with 15 adapted floats and dance companies, extending carnival beyond February. Accessibility & Inclusion: MFOPD is pushing for meaningful consultation with persons with disabilities and their families to become standard across government, after cases that only reached the Ombudsman. Education Equity: Professor Carmel Borg warns Malta’s education system can reproduce inequality, citing gaps in early childcare access, inconsistent learning support, and barriers for migrant children. Arts & AI: A local study finds most Maltese artists are already using AI, but worries are growing around copyright, identity, and the sustainability of creative livelihoods. Environment Watch: Nature Trust – FEE Malta calls this year’s loggerhead turtle season “very unusual” after 11 false crawls but no confirmed nests so far. Housing Pressure: A commentary argues rent support limits no longer match 2026 rental realities, leaving many families squeezed. Valletta Cleanliness: Residenti Beltin urges the Valletta local council to demand accountability on cleansing and maintenance, not just point to who’s responsible. Power Cuts: A piece highlights how electricity outages are becoming a serious summer quality-of-life issue for households and businesses. International Culture: Bonnie Tyler’s funeral in Wales drew huge crowds, with fans singing “It’s a Heartache” as her coffin was carried into Swansea Minster.