AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Border Tech Backlash: Airlines warn the EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) is driving passport-control delays, with IATA saying processing could jump from ~20–25 seconds to up to 90 seconds per traveller; Ryanair’s Malta Air CEO David O’Brien even threatened to pull flights to Malta if queues worsen, after fresh reports of six-hour waits at major European airports. EU Strategy for Islands & Coasts: The European Commission unveiled its first-ever strategies for EU islands and coastal communities, backed by a coordinated approach covering economy, connectivity, energy, environment, demography and security; launch is set for Paphos on June 26, with Malta among the coastal states. Energy & Industry Watch: Eurostat data shows EU household energy use is still heavily shaped by fuel mix, with Malta relying mainly on electricity (78.8%); separate coverage highlights thermal energy storage tech aimed at cutting fossil-fuel boiler use. Shipping & Maritime Links: MedCruise marks 30 years, tracing Malta Maritime Authority’s early involvement and the association’s push for port infrastructure and cruise decarbonisation. Local Business & Jobs: Malta’s gaming supplier CT Interactive is shortlisted for MiGEA 2026 awards, while Malta Irrigation District is advertising for a machine operator role.
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