AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Governance & Transparency: The Nationalist Party questions a new €12.8m Public Works Department deal with local councils, asking whether it continues a 2024 framework that excluded Gozo councils and whether all councils are now covered. Infrastructure Delivery: Infrastructure Malta says it has 100+ projects across planning, design and implementation, spanning roads, connectivity, public spaces and maritime works. Malta Economy Watch: Malta’s Q2 2026 growth (4.5% real) was driven by election-period government spending, with public consumption contributing over half the expansion. Crypto & Regulation: Revolut begins rolling out a euro stablecoin (EURR) in Denmark, Poland and Portugal as Tether is delisted across MiCA-licensed exchanges in the EEA. Space Science: Cambridge-led CosmoCube will use the Moon’s far side to listen for a hydrogen signal from the universe’s “dark ages,” aiming to probe the first billion years. STEM in Malta: Esplora launches the Young Researchers’ Grant 2026 for ages 13–21, funding real projects up to €700 (plus mentor support). Tourism Tech & Malta: Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as a Destination Partner ahead of the 2026 Global Summit in Valletta. Research & Environment: A study proposes using water-foraging honey bees to detect pesticide pollution in sub-Saharan Africa’s water.
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