AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedia Reform Watch: International press groups urge Prime Minister Robert Abela to allow a transparent, consultative review of Malta’s media reform bill before it goes to Parliament, including legal input from bodies such as the OSCE and Council of Europe. Education & Skills: New OECD PISA results highlight a sharp literacy and numeracy decline among Malta’s 15-year-olds, with nearly half unable to read and maths performance falling fast in recent years. AI & Finance Security: Italy’s Fideuram reports major losses after an AI-cloned voice and WhatsApp impersonation scam, with investigators tracing part of the missing funds into Bitcoin wallets. Digital Governance: The EU Commission appoints Tanya Chetcuti as Director for Digital Workplace and Infrastructure in DG DIGIT, covering eGovernment, data, AI and cybersecurity crisis communications. Tourism Tech & Policy: WTTC and ICC announce a global partnership aimed at boosting travel and tourism SMEs, with a focus on digitalisation, connectivity, mobility and access to practical tools ahead of the WTTC Malta Summit. Health: A confirmed measles case in Fergus County lists potential exposure sites, underlining how quickly the virus can spread through the air. Malta Tech Scene: Noted Malta startup news: Notey closes a €3M seed round and opens its European operation in Malta.
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