Renewables & Energy Policy: Malta’s Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) is gearing up a second 2026 renewable energy auction, with an invitation to bid due Aug 24 and submissions running Oct 5–12 for projects from 40 kW to 10 MW, offering 20-year contracts for difference. Business & Competition (EU): The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Luxembourg-based InPost by Malta’s A&R Investments alongside FedEx and Advent, saying the deal won’t raise competition concerns in parcel delivery markets. Local Environment & Tourism: The Professional Diving Schools Association says monitoring has been withdrawn at Ċirkewwa Marine Park, warning that weaker on-the-ground enforcement could hurt both marine recovery and a key tourism site. Aviation Safety (Malta Air/Ryanair): New details from the Ryanair/Malta Air incident investigation point to bird remains and engine debris linked to a fan blade failure that shattered a window and left a passenger partially pulled into the opening. Governance & Justice (Daphne Caruana Galizia trial): In court footage from Yorgen Fenech’s 2019 interrogation, he claims former PM Joseph Muscat and others knew Keith Schembri wanted Daphne Caruana Galizia killed. Transport & Regulation: Malta’s driving rules story highlights a strict penalty-point system that can revoke licences and force reapplication and retesting after one mistake.