MFSA Enforcement: Malta’s financial watchdog issued €570,673 in penalties in 2025, with reporting breaches driving most actions (63 penalties, about 69% of enforcement), stressing that licence holders must meet deadlines without reminders. Energy Auctions: REWS is set to launch a second 2026 competitive bidding round for renewable projects (40 kW to 10 MW), with an invitation to bid due Aug 24 and submissions in early October. Renewables & Power Mix: Eurostat data shows solar overtook hydropower in the EU electricity mix for the first time in 2025, while Albania’s renewables share hit 105.2% of gross consumption, highlighting how Malta’s 11.2% compares. Tourism & Diving Policy: Malta’s government and the Malta Tourism Authority face calls to explain why the Malta Ranger Unit was excluded from the Ċirkewwa Marine Park management agreement, with diving groups warning enforcement gaps could hurt marine recovery and a key tourism niche. Aviation & Tech: Vienna Airport Group reported stronger first-half profits but flagged competitiveness concerns, while Malta Air’s Ryanair incident probe points to a likely bird strike after engine parts shattered a window. Aviation Skills: The AFM congratulated Staff Sergeant Lisa Micallef as the first Maltese to earn FlightSafety’s Master Technician Award, following advanced King Air B200 training. Payments & Crypto: OKX Card usage surged across Europe, with everyday spending categories like groceries, transport and fuel driving purchase growth.