Malta Fiscal Watch: Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta “will absolutely not return” to EU excessive deficit procedures, pointing to improved finances and earlier-than-expected fiscal target delivery by the European Commission. Public Health & Fireworks: Mater Dei emergency consultant Jonathan Joslin urged an evidence-based, multidisciplinary review of Malta’s fireworks sector after this week’s Naxxar explosions, citing potential respiratory and cardiovascular risks and occupational hazards for workers. Energy & Industry: OIF advanced next-generation AI, cloud and optical transport work in Malta, launching new projects including CMIS-Autonomous Path Start Up and MACsec support guidelines for 1.6T pluggable optics, plus a 12.8Tbps Near-Package Optics framework. EU Economy: Eurozone retail volumes fell 0.4% in April as fuel sales dropped, with Malta up 1.0% month-on-month. Aviation Dispute: Wizz Air warned Serbia’s regulatory changes could force closure of its Belgrade base from November, affecting routes including Malta. Trade & Finance: Mauritius Commercial Bank pledged $1bn for trade finance across Africa, supporting letters of credit and guarantees to back regional value chains. Maritime & Tourism Pressure: Malta’s Blue Lagoon is among destinations adding caps and booking controls as global travel rebounds, aiming to ease crowding on fragile sites.