Labour Migration Policy: Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta’s Labour Migration Policy is working, citing new NSO data showing the second-lowest net balance of foreign workers since 2017, with 2025 population rising to 588,254 (+14,004) driven by migration. AI for Astronomy: A University of Malta-led project (Strada) is training a foundation AI model on hundreds of thousands of radio telescope images to help astronomers spot patterns and anomalies faster. Electric Buses, Power Reality Check: Gozo’s new Ta’ Xħajma electric bus depot is boosting ridership and cutting emissions on paper, but a separate report highlights ongoing electricity supply failures that leave households dealing with frequent blackouts. Cost-of-Living Adjustment Reform: The GWU is calling to reform Malta’s COLA so workers get compensation twice a year (June and December) instead of once annually, arguing the current system lags behind today’s spending realities. Social Dialogue: A piece on strengthening the MCESD argues Malta’s social dialogue has been inconsistent, with major strategies sometimes introduced without meaningful consultation. Malta Gaming Oversight: Malta’s Gaming Authority reports 30 administrative penalties (€162,520) and a stronger risk-based approach in 2025, alongside license actions and integrity work. Climate & Cooling Debate: Separate coverage looks at heatwaves, air-conditioning access, and the policy trade-offs—plus a discussion of solar geoengineering and cloud seeding controversies. Gozo Culture & Europe: The Victoria 2031 Foundation hosts its first international Gozo forum, bringing European cultural and policy voices into local debates on care and public life. Court Tech in Daphne Trial: In the Yorgen Fenech trial, jurors hear technical testimony from an FBI cellular analysis expert and Maltese IT forensics specialist focused on digital traces tied to burner phones.