EU Commission estimates predict that Malta’s economy will grow by 5.2 percent, the largest across the EU. One News says that the average rate of growth in the EU is expected to be at around 1.3 percent, Italy placing at the bottom of the table with 0.2 percent.
The court has rejected an argument by ARMS Ltd. claiming an application filed against its billing mechanism is null. The Malta Independent says that the case can have broad ramifications and is being closely watched in legal circles.
Damages caused by third parties disrupted the supply of water in certain areas. TVM says that the Water Services Corporation warned of possible cuts in supply over the next 24 hours.
The case by blogger Manuel Delia against Justice Minister Owen Bonnici resumed in court with the defendant’s lawyers arguing that Delia does not have juridical interest. MaltaToday says that, following the move, Delia’s lawyers asked the court to withdraw an earlier note declaring they had no further witnesses to summon.
The Times reports that P&O Ports are making arrangements to repatriate the body of Paul Formosa, who was killed by terrorists on the place of work in Somalia on Monday. The portal says that the company is owned by the government in Dubai, and was last year granted a concession to develop the port in Bosaso.
PN Leader Adrian Delia visited Eddie Fenech Adami as the former leader celebrated his 85th birthday. Net News quotes Delia who said he has great admiration for Fenech Adami’s struggle for liberty and justice.
Reporters Without Border (RSF) was awarded the prestigious Dan Davis Prize in recognition of its defence of democracy. The Shift News says that the organisation has grown into ‘the leading voice’ defending freedom, independence, and pluralism in journalism.
