AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Disruption: Mount Etna’s persistent ash has kept Sicily’s Catania airport shut for a fifth straight day, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted during Ferragosto, pushing up taxi and car-rental prices and prompting consumer complaints. Air Safety & Incidents: Separate investigations continue to swirl around Ryanair-linked incidents, including reports of a shattered window and a passenger partly sucked out after engine debris, while another Malta-to-Birmingham case alleges passengers passed out and vomited after delays in extreme heat. Energy Policy: Eurostat figures highlighted by Mark Anthony Sammut show Malta’s household electricity use rising by almost 66% (2015-2024), raising fresh questions about building-efficiency enforcement. Telecom Security: PRISM, Malta’s quantum communications testbed under EuroQCI, has wrapped up after deploying a national QKD network and delivering education and public engagement. Connectivity & ESG: Melita published progress in its sustainability report, including more electric vehicles in its fleet and continued investment in energy efficiency and solar. Gaming Sector: Malta’s gaming register is shrinking even as sector output climbs, while wider EU crypto trading shifts toward MiCA-compliant platforms.
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