Malta Planning Turmoil: Planning Minister Jonathan Attard cut short a conference after protestors stormed the event, calling for the removal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg over corruption allegations and alleged links to powerful business interests, with critics also targeting db Group’s St Julian’s coastline works. Maritime Rights at Sea: A World Maritime Day push highlights how human rights protections get harder to enforce for seafarers, fishers, migrants and offshore workers, urging better national implementation and day-to-day enforcement. EU Energy Mix Watch: Eurostat data shows EU renewables slipped slightly to 54.1% of electricity in Q2 2026 (down from 54.3%), while gas-fired generation rose, despite solar growth—fueling calls for a more diversified clean mix. EU DeFi Regulation Move: The EBA urges tighter EU oversight of crypto lending access by bringing DeFi borrowing and lending into MiCA scope, with suitability tests, leverage limits and extra disclosures. Malta-Cyprus Business Links: Cyprus and Malta firms met to explore joint investment and partnerships across technology, financial services, manufacturing and cyber security. Medtech Support: Elevate Medtech relaunches its website to guide medical device firms through market-specific regulatory pathways from concept to market.