EU Business Digital Push: Eurostat data shows Malta leads the EU for enterprises using social media, with 88.2% of firms active on platforms in 2025—well above the EU average—highlighting how local companies are leaning on online marketing and customer communication. Local Tourism & Crowding: A Malta site visit to Comino’s Blue Lagoon found that, despite wristband controls and tighter visitor numbers, overcrowding and commercial activity still overwhelm the Natura 2000 area, with rogue kiosk operators continuing to sell everything from beach gear to storage and water sports. Public Spending Scrutiny: The Shift reports a procurement anomaly around Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival, where a tender appears to rise by €1m above the original bid, raising questions about transparency and public funds ahead of the event. Wealth in Retirement: ECB survey figures show Malta’s retirees have median net wealth of about €310,000—far ahead of many EU peers but still well below Luxembourg’s top level. Aviation & Travel: Delta retires its long-serving Boeing 767-300ER fleet by 2030, while Jet2 has opened winter 2027/28 sales including Malta among destinations. Governance Watch: Malta’s new MIEA COO, Ray Pellicano, is alleged to have been working on Prime Minister Robert Abela’s private Gozo hotel project during taxpayer-funded hours.