AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFamily Court Overhaul: Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta’s Family Court reforms will start on 1 October, aiming to cut delays, strengthen mediation and put children at the centre, with new rules on maintenance and access and extra focus on domestic violence. Public Procurement Scrutiny: A new push highlights ongoing problems in Malta’s public procurement system, including concerns over excessive political control and the need for stronger safeguards against corruption risks. SME & Business Climate: PN MP Michael Piccinino says the party can’t expect small business owners to automatically trust its plans; it must spell out clearly what will change for entrepreneurs and cooperatives. Health & Consumer Safety: Malta is seeing an underground surge in unapproved weight-loss injections, with health authorities warning of serious risks from illegal supply chains. Crime & Accountability: The Yorgen Fenech trial continues as Melvin Theuma testifies, describing alleged information leaks and links between powerful figures and the investigation around Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Tourism & Travel Economy: Viking has opened bookings for 2028–29 ocean voyages, including a Malta-focused itinerary, while cruise operators and ports keep positioning Malta and the wider region for higher-value travel demand.
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