AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMalta Research Funding: Xjenza Malta announced €1.7 million in new thematic research and innovation funding, aiming to turn ideas into real-world impact across national priorities. AI in Tourism: The Malta Tourism Authority launched a free AI Tourism Platform that brings together MTA Traveller Survey insights and NSO inbound tourism statistics in one place for operators, researchers and the public. Education & AI Policy: Prime Minister Robert Abela said a new student behavioural framework is coming, covering school conduct, searches and emergency responses, alongside ongoing debate on AI’s role in education. Cancer Support in Malta: The Action for Breast Cancer Foundation highlighted 19 years of volunteer-led work, including funding genomic testing and donating a high-tech ultrasound machine to a state clinic. Equine-Assisted Therapy: A Malta-based expert says “horse time” can help therapists stay present and regulate emotions, with new qualitative research backing the approach. EU Defence Tech: The EU approved five joint defence projects, including drone and counter-drone work (Malta not participating), plus maritime, space and air/missile defence programmes with Ukraine in most. Oil Spill Chemistry: Clean Caspian, backed by Malta-based Alkagesta, completed initial lab tests of two chemical treatments to contain and separate oil from water. Cybersecurity Watch: Curaçao Gaming Authority is considering legal action after a German researcher-linked leak exposed tens of thousands of documents from its licensing portal.
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