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Education & Investment: Haileybury Malta officially opened its permanent campus in Mtarfa after a ~€19 million transformation of the former Royal Naval Hospital, with the Malta Development Bank mobilising €10 million under the Guaranteed Co-Lending Scheme; the rehab is expected to cut primary energy use by about 75%. Hospitality & Jobs: Hard Rock Hotel Malta opened in St George’s Bay following a ~€350 million development, adding 397 rooms, multiple venues and a large wellness operation—another major push for tourism-linked employment and spend. Tourism Leadership: The World Travel & Tourism Council is gearing up for its 2026 Malta Global Summit, with preparations for 200+ travel CEOs and leaders in Valletta. Health & Lifestyle: Eurostat data puts Malta at the top of EU adult obesity rates (26.6%), with men more affected than women. Energy & Trade: A US-Pentagon-backed stake deal in Venezuela’s oil industry puts billionaire Alejandro Betancourt at the centre again, despite past US money-laundering scrutiny. Energy Security: Malta-linked parliamentary discussion highlighted how disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz can hit global energy security and maritime trade. Public Services: A Gozo power cut exposed how grid faults and distribution-centre throttling can leave residents waiting for unclear updates from the utility. Procurement Scrutiny: A government Gazette review flags €249,761 in irregular direct orders for an intermediate-care hospital publicity push, raising questions on timing and shared ownership. AI & Finance: Chinese banks and telecoms are packaging AI tokens into consumer rewards and lending products, signalling a new push in tokenised finance. Maritime Routes: The Arctic route is being tested for faster Asia-Europe shipping, with seasonal navigability reshaping logistics and geopolitics. EU Border Rules: The EES “safety valve” ends Sunday, meaning travellers may face longer biometric queues at some European borders. Culture & Community: Malta’s theatre and nightlife scene gets a boost with new runs and discussions, including a staging of The Maids and a return of Jamie Cardona’s Noti mil-Loki ta’ Big G’s.

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