Here’s a quick overview of the salient news as reported by Malta’s news portals.
The Home Affairs Ministry announced plans for the creation of specialised police hubs to assist victims of domestic abuse. MaltaTodayreports that the hubs would be open 24/7 and officials will be superficially trained to deal with domestic abuse situations.
Parish priests in Gozo are calling for a study on the effects of the proposed tunnel between Gozo and Malta. The Times says the priests support a permanent link but expect a comprehensive study of the environmental and social impact of the tunnel.
A young man was hurt at a construction site while he was trying to get away from a collapsing roof. LovinMalta says the man, aged 19, was hit on his back by two falling steel jacks as he tried to escape.
Malta won three gold medals and two silver medals at the Special Olympics taking place in Abu Dhabi. TVM says that a delegation of 28 athletes is representing Malta in the largest sporting event for people with disabilities.
The Muslim Community in Malta is organising an interfaith vigil to honour the memory of the victims of the Christchurch attack in New Zealand. Newsbook announces the vigil will take place at the Islamic Centre in Paola on Wednesday.
One News reports on the completion of phase 1 of the Ta’ Qali Crafts Village project. Economy Minister Chris Cardona said that the area will be administered by a foundation that will purposefully set up.
Net News covers a press conference launching some 30 proposals to reinforce the fight against cancer by the Nationalist Party. The document takes a holistic approach, says the portal, with proposals related to lifestyle, prevention, screening, and access to treatment.
President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca’s official car was involved in a traffic accident in Paola when it was pushed against a road barrier by a heavy vehicle. The Malta Independent says the president was unhurt and was taken to San Anton Palace in another vehicle.
Turkish journalist Pelin Ünker said she felt ‘part of something bigger’ when she addressed a vigil commemorating Daphne Caruana Galizia.The Shift News says the journalist is facing 13 months of jail after exposing links by a former Turkish Prime Minister to Maltese offshore companies.
