AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Policy in the Spotlight: Europe’s Travel and Tourism Summit opens in Brussels with record summer demand on the agenda, as policymakers debate how to manage overtourism and keep travel greener. Malta AI for Tourism Data: The Malta Tourism Authority launched a public AI Tourism Platform, bringing together MTA Traveller Survey insights and National Statistics Office data in one place for operators, researchers and the public. Research Funding Boost: Xjenza Malta announced €1.7 million in new thematic research and innovation funding opportunities aimed at national priorities, including cancer research. Education and AI Readiness: Prime Minister Robert Abela said a new student behavioural framework is coming, covering school behaviour, searches and emergency protocols, alongside ongoing work on how Malta adapts to AI. EU Defence Industry Push: The EU endorsed five European Defence Projects of Common Interest, covering drones, maritime defence, space security, air and missile defence, and Eastern Flank surveillance, with Malta opting out of the drone project. Oil Spill Chemistry Trial: Malta-based Alkagesta-backed Clean Caspian researchers report early lab results on two chemical treatments to contain and separate oil from water. Cybersecurity in Gaming: Curaçao’s gaming regulator is considering legal action after a major portal leak exposed tens of thousands of documents.
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