Malta Court & Accountability: Daphne Caruana Galizia’s son told jurors the journalist was killed while investigating alleged government-linked corruption, including a company tied to Yorgen Fenech, as the Yorgen Fenech trial continues with messages and emails from phones and laptops. EU R&D Watch: Eurostat reports EU public R&D budget allocations rose to €130.2bn in 2025 (0.69% of GDP), but Malta sits near the bottom at €73.7 per inhabitant, highlighting a big gap with leaders like Luxembourg. Disability Services: Aġenzija Sapport says its 2025 budget hit a record €40.3m, expanding personalised support and preparing for major reforms including a Personal Assistance Act and the European Disability Card. Marine Protection: Malta launched the Ċirkewwa Marine Park management plan to move from legal designation to active protection, with zoning, monitoring and coordinated enforcement. Health & Pharma Collaboration: Gedeon Richter is expanding its partnership with Malta’s Adalvo on tirzepatide-based therapies, with FDA review steps already underway. Tech & Payments: Apple Account cards can now be added to Wallet in Malta, joining Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Innovation for Malta: EIT Community Hub Malta kicked off “Brain & Bites” to turn innovation talks into practical funding and collaboration, starting with soil, growth and funding opportunities. Local Science Funding: Malta’s Screen Support Scheme distributed nearly €3m across 31 audiovisual projects, from screenwriting and development to production. Corporate Tax Scrutiny: A report says Crocs and other US firms have used small Malta entities to book profits, drawing renewed attention to “economic substance” concerns.