AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection 2026: Manoel Island is dominating the campaign spotlight as Labour pushes a “return to the people” narrative while PN and ADPD trade blame over who privatised the site in 2000. Housing affordability: Alex Borg’s pitch is sharper on mortgages—covering half of interest for first-time buyers and widening deposit support to higher-price homes. Pharma & compliance: Indoco Remedies secured EU GMP certification after a Malta Medicines Authority inspection, reinforcing its quality push for global supply. EU industry pulse: Cyprus industrial production rose 1.8% year-on-year in March, bucking broader euro-area and EU declines. Energy & geopolitics: A Maltese-flagged tanker carrying Iraqi crude was redirected during the Hormuz blockade, while Vietnam’s state oil firm asked the US Navy to let it through. Local environment: Officials issued public notices to tackle “noxious weeds,” warning counties may step in under the law. Business & travel: Malta International Airport reported a strong April with 1.02m passengers and flights to 110+ destinations.
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