Digital Economy & Cybersecurity: Jawnet IT Services says SMEs are now prime targets for ransomware and phishing, urging tailored protection for firms with valuable data and weaker defences. Telecom & Connectivity: Melita reports south Malta service disruption after third-party construction damaged fibre cables; repairs are under way and emergency calls still work. EV Costs: MEP Peter Agius asks Maltese authorities to clarify who pays for EV scrappage after consumers claim bills of up to €10,000, including lithium battery disposal abroad. Hospitality & Finance: Corinthia keeps selling assets, with AX Group buying the former Match Factory Marsa site for €15m as debt and liquidity pressures continue. Governance & Business Leadership: Bank of Valletta and IFSP run a Boardroom Excellence workshop on strategy and value creation, stressing decision quality and accountability. Property & Planning: Three new towers are being planned around Gżira’s Empire Stadium area, adding to the existing ST Tower and reigniting debate on development pace. Culture & Jobs: Malta’s cultural employment share is highlighted in EU data, alongside the EU’s first-ever culture declaration. Arts Funding: Arts Council Malta distributes €2m in Screen Support Scheme production grants for six local screen projects. Transport & Safety: Malta Air is linked to a Ryanair incident where a passenger was nearly sucked out after a window was damaged; the airline says planes are safe and an independent probe is ongoing. Energy & Cost of Living: New analysis links record June heat to higher household cooling demand and rising power prices, with Malta among the highest cooling users in the EU. Maritime Risk: Tankers fear Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran resumes attacks; a Maltese-flagged Dynacom tanker is reported ablaze after a projectile hit.