Offshore Wind Watch: Malta has kicked off a tendering process as southwest Europe weighs offshore wind ambitions, with investors wary after failed auctions and Mediterranean sites likely needing costlier floating or hybrid foundations. Church Finance: Malta’s Archbishop’s Curia reported a €3.44m deficit for 2025, with spending and subsidies outpacing income, and media operations taking a large share of subsidies amid renewed questions over a country residence project. Crypto & Regulation: Alchemy Pay is pursuing a MiCA licence in Malta while formalising a Worldpay accession for its Swiss entity, with compliance language and EU-serving claims under scrutiny. Border Rules for Travellers: Americans are warned about false entry bans linked to Europe’s Entry/Exit System changes, with Malta among countries allowed to pause full rollout. EU Fuel Costs: Petrol and diesel remain at record highs across the EU; Malta’s pump prices are held down by state subsidies, unlike many neighbours. Local Business & Jobs: WasteServ’s €125m workforce contract is in the spotlight as multiple joint ventures bid, including groups tied to major Maltese business families. Sports & Community: Malta’s football ecosystem gets a boost via enhanced NASCO rewards for Ghana’s second-tier league, while Malta’s own match calendar intersects with wider EU sport developments.