AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Identity Push: Malta’s Digital Innovation Authority has issued a tender to implement the EU’s European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, aiming to let residents securely identify themselves online and in person, verify age, store documents and sign electronically across Malta and the EU. Financial Crime & Scams: Malta’s Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services flags a rise in more complex scams, including fake bank payment requests and “pig butchering” schemes that often target elderly victims. AI in Media: A former ClickOut Media writer says AI was used to publish new low-quality stories under his byline after he was dismissed, reigniting concerns about automated content practices. Cost of Living Pressure: The GWU is calling to reform Malta’s COLA so workers get compensation twice a year instead of once annually, arguing the current system lags behind today’s household spending realities. Property Market Watch: Malta’s Residential Property Price Index shows prices up 6.7% year-on-year in Q1 2026, keeping the market on an upward track despite affordability worries. Gozo Transport Reality Check: Gozo’s new €11m electric bus fleet is reporting higher passenger journeys, but critics say the island’s unreliable electricity supply still threatens the promised “electric future.”
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