The Times reveals that authorities are investigating cases of existing certificates for bird collections being re-issued by poachers to legitimise birds smuggled from Egypt. One source told the paper that a criminal network is taking advantage of a weak system.
The Independent publishes an interview with House Speaker Anġlu Farrugia who said that representatives should have the choice to either work full-time or part-time. He said that removing the option for part-time MPs would discourage professionals from entering politics.
In-Nazzjon says the PN’s pre-budget document has been ‘positively received’ by social partners. The paper quotes the UĦM CEO Josef Bugeja who called on the government to turn proposals into reality.
L-Orizzont reports on two separate events held in Valletta on Saturday afternoon, one in favour of abortion and the other against. The paper quotes a priest addressing the pro-life rally who said there is nothing modern about abortion and it is ‘as old as broth’.
The Independent follows an announcement by the Tourism Minister earlier this month that a government scheme will fund double-glazing for homes in a selected area in Birżebbuġa. The paper says that €300,000 have been allocated for residents in 40 streets.
The Times says that food prices have risen by twice the rate of the EU average over the last decade, at an increase of 2.9 percent annually. Figures by the National Statistics Office indicate that food prices are the biggest contributor to inflation.
L-Orizzont picks up a study which concludes that alien marine species are likely being ushered into the Mediterranean by boats and yachts. The paper says that the invasion of a new crab in Malta is bigger than first thought.
In-Nazzjon says that the PN supports calls by the Union of Teachers for an audit of educational facilities to be conducted. The party spokesperson for education, Clyde Puli, said that the Education Minister must stop laying the blame on teachers and parents.
