Energy & Infrastructure Accountability: Malta’s power-cut crisis is back in the spotlight, with Labour refusing to debate the outages at the Public Accounts Committee while the PN and others press for real answers on grid weaknesses and planning. Electricity Policy & Social Impact: Commentary argues electricity infrastructure is “social” in practice—outages hit households differently depending on health, housing quality and work reliance, so apologies won’t fix the underlying distribution problem. Tourism Capacity Debate: Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef says Malta is not facing overtourism, pointing to shorter stays and a spread of arrivals across the year despite record visitor numbers. Construction Waste Recycling: The Malta Development Association welcomed Legal Notice 210/2026 extending construction and demolition waste recycling fiscal incentives to 2031, adding clearer obligations and fee caps for authorised operators. Animal Welfare in Extreme Heat: A temporary rule bars horse-drawn carriages during Red Alert extreme heat warnings, following talks with carriage drivers. Film Industry Governance: Opposition questions into Malta Film Commission spending and the film rebate scheme were met with repeated deferrals, keeping scrutiny on public funds. SME Investment Mood: PN leader Alex Borg cites SME Barometer results showing many small businesses are uncertain about investing, urging a shift toward productivity and better living standards. Heritage & Culture: Heritage Malta published a new comprehensive study of modern sculptor Josef Kalleya, aiming to reassess an underappreciated Maltese artist.