Malta Justice & Press Freedom: Malta’s Daphne Caruana Galizia case remains in the spotlight after a jury acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech, with Media Freedom Rapid Response partners calling for the verdict to be overturned on appeal. Gambling & Jobs: Bet365 confirmed plans to cut about 340 roles across Stoke-on-Trent, Malta and Gibraltar, blaming higher UK remote gaming duty and regulatory costs; the company says it will start with voluntary departures. Tourism & Business: Hard Rock Hotel Malta officially opened in St George’s Bay, positioning the new five-star venue as a boost for hospitality and local economic activity. ELT Sector: FELTOM outlined its role representing Malta’s licensed English language teaching organisations, pushing for quality and competitiveness as policy decisions affect schools and students. EU Policy Watch: New EU rules on greenwashing claims (EmpCo) are set to take effect on September 27, raising compliance demands for sustainability marketing. Education & Skills: Malta is among countries flagged in the latest PISA results as reading performance continues to slide, adding pressure for education reforms. Regional Shipping: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy agreed to coordinate on EU shipping competitiveness and decarbonisation ahead of Brussels decisions.