Malta Travel Safety: The UK Foreign Office updated Malta advice after an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in Magħtab/Mosta, urging travellers to avoid the immediate area while emergency services are on scene. AI for Citizens: Malta’s AI push gets a practical boost as OpenAI and the Government plan to roll out ChatGPT Plus for citizens, alongside an AI literacy course delivered via the Malta Digital Innovation Authority. EU Migration Overhaul: From June 12, the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum starts rolling out with mandatory screening, faster asylum checks, digital monitoring and new burden-sharing rules—key for Malta and other frontline states. Cybersecurity in Malta: A Malta-based CISO interview highlights how crypto payment firms are facing growing pressure from advanced persistent threats, with security workloads rising under AI-driven attack tactics. Mobile Games Economy: King’s Europe-focused report puts mobile gaming in the spotlight, citing billions in value and jobs across the region—another reminder of how tech and creativity are driving growth. STEM Workforce Snapshot: Eurostat data shows women make up 46.0% of Malta’s science and technology workforce, while Cyprus leads in the EU at 51.8%.