Once again, the morning briefing, leads with death, this time of two women in a traffic accident in Mosta. This our selection of news from Malta, Europe and the world.
The Times reports on an anti-abortion demonstration held in Floriana on Sunday, demanding guarantees from politicians that abortion will not be introduced in Malta. The event was addressed by the leaders of Alleanza Bidla.
The Malta Independent quotes a spokesman for the Libyan National Army under Khalifa Haftar that weapons destined for Libya are leaving Turkey and passing through Malta. He said that the boats loaded with arms are supplying terrorists in Tripoli.
The Times says that a police operation found some 50 migrants living in a run-down apartment block in Qormi on Sunday. One of the migrants told the paper that he paid €150 a month to stay in the crammed building.
The Malta Independent publishes an interview with drug expert Godwin Sammut who warned that synthetic drugs, much more potent than traditional substances, are on the rise in Malta. Sammut said that users may not be unaware that cannabinoids can kill you directly.
L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who dismissed fears that foreign workers are stealing jobs from Maltese citizens. Speaking at a political event, Muscat said that foreigners are helping Maltese with their work.
In-Nazzjon says that the Catholic Holy Week started yesterday with the celebration of Palm Sunday. The paper reports on traditional events taking place in various parishes around the islands leading to Easter Sunday.
L-Orizzont reports on a major accident that claimed the lives to two people in Buqana street in Mosta on Sunday evening. The paper notes a heavy presence of police officers and members of the Civil Protection Department on site.
In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who accused the government of hiding the interests of the few from the interests of the many. Speaking at political event, Delia said that Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi tried to bury a €15-million hole at Air Malta.
