These are the headlines from Malta and around the world.
The Times quotes a study by Eurofund which finds that 51 percent of people in Malta struggle with healthcare costs, despite the free public healthcare system. The rate in Malta is among the highest in the EU behind Greece and Cyprus.
The Malta Independent says that the police investigation into dismembered kittens in Poala has been abandoned after failing to find any leads. The case happened earlier this month when a resident discovered two kittens dumped in the streets.
The Times reports on a vote by the PN General Council today to decide on the future of Adrian Delia’s leadership. The paper says party insiders expect Delia to secure a majority but says that the size of the victory will be crucial.
In-Nazzjon leads with details of the Extraordinary General Council by the PN. It says the vote was invoked by leader Adrian Delia and councillors will vote on whether they want him to lead the party until the general election.
L-Orizzont describes the vote in the PN General Council as the biggest Adrian Delia’s leadership has had to face. The paper says there are just under 1,500 eligible voters, a third of whom have already cast their votes in early voting on Wednesday.
The Malta Independent follows reports of the arrest of an Italian suspected of building a cocaine trafficking network through Malta, Spain, and the Netherlands. The unnamed man was on Italy’s wanted list and was caught by Spanish police in the Canary Islands.
L-Orizzont carries an interview with Films Commissioner Johann Grech who said that the film industry in Malta is operating smoothly, with a new production every two months. He said that a 40 percent rebate for filmmakers is strengthening the sector.
In-Nazzjon speaks to Attard mayor Stefan Cordina who said that the local council still opposes the Central Link Project. Another story in the paper reports the arrival of 67 immigrants on Friday, the second rescue operation by the Armed Forces in as many days.
