AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMalta’s R&D reality check: Eurostat figures show Malta spent just €73.70 per person on research and development in 2025 (third from bottom in the EU) and R&D intensity slipped to 0.17% of GDP, down from 0.24% in 2015—prompting fresh calls for government to treat innovation as a priority, not an afterthought. Autonomous mobility in Gozo: Malta Public Transport has started the public testing phase of an EU-funded autonomous electric bus in San Lawrenz and Gharb, with a trained operator onboard and passenger feedback being collected by the University of Malta. Education upgrades across Malta: Qormi’s St George Primary School is set for a €15m transformation ahead of 2027, while Ta’ Qali Animal Hospital has been renovated to support MCAST veterinary training alongside ongoing animal care. Connectivity investment: BMIT Technologies will buy long-term capacity rights on the Arsinoe submarine cable system for €6.9m—its first investment outside Malta—linking Egypt, Cyprus and France. Tech & security: ESET will showcase AI-native cybersecurity at LEAP 2026, focusing on upgrades to its ESET PROTECT platform and advanced XDR. Climate pressure, close to home: Reuters revisits Floridia in Sicily, where extreme heat has become a daily “lockdown” affecting social life and livelihoods—another reminder of what warming does on the ground.
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