AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoComino Development Watch: ERA says 624 non-protected trees and shrubs will be removed at the Comino Hotel site, with 467 oleanders leading the list, while 54 protected trees will go too—triggering a compensation plan of 540 new indigenous trees and 348 transplants. Research & Innovation Pressure: Malta is among the lowest EU performers on R&D spending, with the PN citing €73.70 per person in 2025 and a drop to 0.17% of GDP. AI in Education: Malta is debating how to use AI in schools while managing ethics, privacy, bias and unequal access, with MDIA and digital literacy efforts highlighted. Public Health & Drugs: Malta’s “retatrutide” weight-loss craze is drawing warnings over unlicensed supply and potential contamination or wrong dosing. Tax & Tech Business Climate: A New York Times investigation alleges Malta’s Big Four are helping US multinationals design tax-avoidance structures, including Crocs’ reported profit-shifting via a tiny Maltese office. Funding for Culture & Screen: Arts Council Malta backs 31 audiovisual projects with €2.88 million under its Screen Support Scheme. Water Scarcity in Europe: A new EU-focused look at water stress warns that heat and overuse are pushing more Europeans into scarcity.
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