Family & Film: Summer movie picks are getting a kid-led reality check, with children weighing in on big releases and what actually lands for ages 3–11. Local Culture & Community: Cong’s Food Village Festival returns in July with chef demos, artisan stalls, and family activities set around Cong Abbey. Environment & Wildlife: Malta’s NGOs warn that easing wildlife crime penalties and reversing lifetime bans would be a “dangerous step backwards” for biodiversity protection. Politics & Transparency: ADPD calls for serious politics at its final election press conference, pushing state-regulated party funding, tighter lobbying rules, and stronger MP asset declarations. Transport & Daily Life: A transport expert says Malta can’t wait 15 years for congestion relief, arguing both parties’ long-term rail plans lack urgent interim measures. Healthcare & EU Rules: The European Commission starts infringement proceedings against Portugal (and others) over updated training requirements for nurses, dentists and pharmacists—Malta is named among countries affected. Travel & Malta’s Reach: KM Malta Airlines launches a new direct Malta–Málaga route twice weekly, boosting links to Andalusia. Civic Funding: The EU disburses €18.9m to Malta under NextGenerationEU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, with one tax-reform milestone still outstanding. Sports & Identity: Taifa Stars set for Morocco friendlies against Uganda and Rwanda as coach Miguel Gamondi assesses his squad. Arts & Stage: Kafka’s The Trial is set to be staged at Teatru Manoel this June. Election Buzz (Gozo): Robert Abela makes a final push in Victoria, urging Gozitans to back Labour as the “natural home” for the island.