Shipping Diplomacy: Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Italy signed a common declaration in Limassol to push a stronger joint voice in European and international shipping talks, focusing on competitiveness and decarbonisation with measures that are realistic for the wider economy. Energy Costs: Spain moved to the EU’s second-cheapest diesel spot behind Malta after extending a tax cut, but prices still sit far above last year; Portugal meanwhile faces another diesel jump to around €2.15 a litre as petrol falls slightly. Malta Agriculture & Infrastructure: Former Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo questioned a delayed €511m manure treatment plant for Mellieħa, warning about truck traffic, odours, noise and tourism impacts, and asking what consultation took place. Film Infrastructure: Malta Film Studios launched the final step of its masterplan: the world’s first Land-Sea Super Stage, backed by over €80m in private investment. iGaming & Malta Regulation: Blurify added a licensing checklist for its Openora AI casino framework, explicitly mapping compliance needs including those overseen by the Malta Gaming Authority. Finance & Malta Oversight: OKX enabled pre-IPO perpetuals tied to OpenAI and Anthropic for eligible European users, with OKX Europe Markets Ltd regulated in Malta under the Investment Services Act. Waste Policy: Croatia was flagged as the only EU country without a waste incinerator, reigniting debate after a hazardous waste scandal.