Cybersecurity for SMEs: Jawnet IT Services says smaller firms are now prime targets for ransomware and phishing, and is pitching tailor-made protection for banks, industrial operators and government agencies. Maritime risk: A Malta-flagged, Greece-managed oil products tanker is reported halted in the Strait of Hormuz after owners grew wary of transits amid renewed hostilities. Aviation safety & disruption: Ryanair moved to reassure travellers after a passenger was nearly sucked out of a window on a Malta Air-operated Boeing 737, while Jet2 flagged its busiest summer weekend yet for 200,000 booked passengers. Planning & enforcement: Momentum is asking the Ombudsman to investigate how an illegal Armier development on public coastal land was handled, including why demolition stopped early. EV costs clarity: MEP Peter Agius wants Maltese authorities to clarify who pays for EV scrappage, after complaints of charges up to €10,000. Telecom outage: Melita services were disrupted in south Malta after third-party cable damage, with repairs under way. Governance in finance: Bank of Valletta and IFSP ran a Boardroom Excellence workshop focused on strategy and value creation. Screen industry grants: Arts Council Malta distributed €2m for six local projects under its Screen Support Scheme. Energy & heat: New analysis links record June heat to soaring household cooling demand, with Malta among the highest in the EU by share of energy used for cooling. EV charging gap: Research says Malta is the only EU country falling short of public charging targets. Tourism travel pressure: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) delays are expected to hit summer airport queues, with Malta Air’s CEO warning of potential flight pullbacks. Local infrastructure & construction: Three towers are proposed around Gżira’s roundabout area near the old Empire Stadium, adding to concerns over rapid development. Energy infrastructure works: Underground drilling has started for the offshore section of Malta’s second Malta–Italy interconnector. Public safety: Firefighters contained an industrial garage blaze in Marsaskala with no injuries reported.