Wildfire response: Malta has sent 40 Civil Protection officers to Portugal under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help with wildfire suppression and containment until 31 August. Circular construction: The Malta Development Association welcomed Legal Notice 210/2026 extending construction and demolition waste recycling fiscal incentives to 2031, adding clearer duties for authorised operators and safeguards like a €16/tonne maximum fee for qualifying services. Heritage and nature care: €3m restoration works have started at San Anton Gardens in Attard, aiming to protect the 17th-century landscape and its mature trees, plants and historic features while keeping the site safe and accessible. Animal welfare in extreme heat: Horse-drawn carriages will be barred during Malta’s Red Alert—Extreme Heat Warning, a temporary precaution based on the precautionary principle. Coastal planning: The Planning Authority approved a land reclamation project for the San Ġiljan Aquatic Sports Club, enabling an international-standard water polo facility extending into the sea, with claims of reduced environmental impact versus an earlier proposal. Heat and power politics: Labour refused to debate the summer electricity blackouts in Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, escalating calls for scrutiny of the failures behind the outages. Court and digital rights: The Yorgen Fenech trial entered its second month as prosecutors and defence clashed over the admissibility and presentation of digital evidence.