AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCourt Verdict: Malta’s jury acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of masterminding the 2017 car-bomb murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in an 8-1 decision, triggering renewed outrage from her family and press-freedom groups over “justice denied” and calls for accountability. Energy & Infrastructure: Malta’s power crisis and ongoing outages in Malta and Gozo keep drawing political heat, with calls for faster government action and grid upgrades. EU Funding for SMEs: KG Catering secured over €128,000 via EU-backed Business Enhance support for new catering equipment and refrigeration, as Malta highlights €39m in SME grant agreements. Tourism & Nature: Project E-CORE (€9m) was launched to strengthen Natura 2000 resilience and visitor management, while Eurostat data shows Malta’s tourist overnight stays up 9.9% in the first half of 2026. Gaming & Finance: Malta Gaming Authority granted GAMOMAT a B2B licence to expand distribution; HSBC Malta partners with FinanceMalta for a London showcase of the sector. Hospitality Pay: MHRA wants genuine tips and qualifying service-related payments made tax-free, while GWU warns mandatory service charges could leave workers worse off.
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