Malta STEM & Safety: The Malta Pyrotechnic Association has launched 16 STEM-based e-learning video lectures on pyro-chemistry, physics, digital tech, environmental responsibility and health & safety to kick off the festa season. EU Clean-Tech Funding: The EU Innovation Fund’s 2025 Net-Zero Technologies call drew €17.5bn in requests for a €2.9bn budget, with 358 projects submitted across 27 EEA countries. Digital Health Skills: The European Commission has started infringement steps over delayed transposition of updated EU training rules for nurses, dentists and pharmacists, including Malta, covering areas like e-health, digital tech and biotechnology. Crypto Compliance Pressure: France’s AMF warns crypto firms to secure MiCA licensing by June 30 or face blacklists and enforcement, as the EU’s licensing “passport” model rolls out. Local Economy Watch: Malta’s economy grew 3.9% in Q1 2026, driven mainly by services and stronger domestic demand, outpacing the Eurozone. Online Hate Moderation: A new report says platforms fail to remove 70% of reported hate speech, with Malta among the top per-capita challengers. Tech Product: Oura unveiled its smaller Oura Ring 5 with upgraded sensing and AI-driven health insights. Security & Infrastructure: Carlo Gavazzi launched Wi‑Fi-enabled energy analyzers (EM630 W/EM640 W) for faster integration into energy-management systems. Travel Disruption: Malta travel advice for UK visitors highlights possible road disruption from 31 May to 2 June due to the general election.