Court Verdict Watch: Malta’s Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial moves into its final phase as Judge Edwina Grima begins summing up for jurors in the Yorgen Fenech case, with a verdict expected this week; Fenech denies complicity and the prosecution says he commissioned and financed the murder. Digital & Business Tech: RSM Malta appoints Ludwig Micallef as Director for Digital Transformation & AI, signalling continued investment in tech-enabled advisory and automation. EU Rules & Costs: MEP Peter Agius urges the EU to suspend new packaging rules, warning Malta’s small businesses could face registration costs across member states. Employment Law Shift: EU employment law changes are moving the burden of proof toward employers, raising compliance pressure for businesses. Wages & Competitiveness: Malta employers warn COLA reforms and bigger cost-of-living increases could squeeze export-oriented firms unless matched by productivity gains. Energy Reliability: Gozo power cuts are now hitting mobile communications and data services, renewing calls for stronger resilience in Malta’s electricity network. Economy Snapshot: The Central Bank of Malta says economic activity stayed broadly in line with its long-term average, with tourism momentum continuing and unemployment expectations remaining low. Aviation & Travel: Libyan Express announces three new direct flights to Malta, Rome and Milan starting 6 September.