Aviation Safety: A fatal Bell 505 helicopter crash in Westmeath in 2024 was likely caused by loss of control during a training autorotation simulating engine failure, according to an investigation. Public Appointments & Governance: The Shift reports Katrina Cuschieri, daughter of former MFSA chief and Project Green CEO Joseph Cuschieri, has been hired as an adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister, posted to the Vision 2050 directorate, again without competitive recruitment. iGaming & Fintech Recognition: Instacoins Travel and Instacoins Concierge won two awards at Malta iGaming Excellence Awards 2026, highlighting crypto-linked travel booking and luxury concierge services. Film & Creative Industries: Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech announced Stephen Poliakoff’s eight-part political thriller “The Order,” set and filmed in Malta with production expected to start in 2027. Energy & Tech for Defence: BAE Systems says it has successfully tested its Endura radiation-hardened space processor, with secure fabrication linked to GlobalFoundries’ Malta, New York facility. Planning & Property (Gozo): The Planning Authority is set to consider sanctioning two illegal ODZ swimming pools in Sannat tied to Joseph Portelli, despite a court ruling striking down the original permits. Shipping & Trade Risk: After attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, an Indian-flagged bulk carrier APJ Priti 2 transited carrying fertiliser, as threat levels and mine concerns remain in focus. EU Policy for Islands: The EU unveiled first-ever strategies to tackle the “cost of insularity” for islands and coastal communities, including transport, housing, digital infrastructure and energy needs, with Malta among the island members. Crypto Regulation: Binance suspends EU services from July 1 for MiCA compliance reasons, affecting EU-based customers’ deposits, registrations and yield products.