Eurozone Inflation Watch: Eurostat’s flash estimate puts eurozone inflation at 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August, with energy prices driving most of the jump (18.8% year-on-year). Malta Cost Pressure: Malta is forecast among the lowest in the bloc at about 2.4% annual inflation, but the wider energy-led rise still matters for local household budgets and business input costs. Consumer Protection in Games: The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network launched coordinated actions against nine gaming firms over in-game virtual currencies and micro-transactions, focusing on clear real-world pricing and protections for vulnerable players. Food Pricing Oversight: Bulgaria’s PM says a central electronic food price register is being set up to help regulators spot unfair trading practices, following interim “Care Basket” commitments. Malta Film Industry: Alex Camilleri’s Żejtune has been selected as Malta’s Academy Awards contender for Best International Feature Film, highlighting Maltese-language storytelling and growing international reach. Tourism Leadership: WTTC unveiled the programme for its Valletta summit, with 100+ speakers and a FUTU[RE]SET agenda spanning AI, workforce, connectivity and investment.