These are the major headlines from the Maltese newspaper front-pages and the international news outlets.
The Times publishes research findings showing that 25 percent of children aged 11 to 16 reported received sexual messages during 2018. Conducted out by the University of Malta, the study also found that 10 percent of children sent or posted message of sexual nature.
The Malta Independent quotes economist Marie Briguglio who argues that widening of roads cannot cope with the number of cars in circulation. Briguglio said that the volume of vehicles today requires more than 170,000 kilometres of road.
Malta Today leads with the Opposition declaring its support for Helena Dalli’s nomination as EU Commissioner. A spokesperson said that, while Dalli has not yet explained her vision, the Opposition will act in the national interest.
The Malta Independent also covers the PN’s decision to back Helena Dalli’s nomination. The government welcomed the announcement and said that it sends a strong message in favour of a gender balanced Commission.
Malta Today reveals that Air Malta is expecting the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo this evening. The 180-seat aircraft has already been registered in Malta and is the second plane to be leased by the airline as it revamps its fleet.
The Times reports that another 300 trees in Santa Luċija will be uprooted to make way for a planned underpass in the area. The paper says that another 250 trees will also be uprooted and replanted in another place.
L-Orizzont says that Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi lost a libel case against Justice Minister Owen Bonnici about the deal involving the former Lowenbrau site in Qormi. Minister Bonnici describes the transfer of land as one of ‘the most corrupt’.
In-Nazzjon describes an ‘inhuman’ situation at Mount Carmel hospital affecting both patients and professionals. The paper says that ceilings are propped up by jacks, floor tiles are broken, and medicine out of stock.
L-Orizzont reports on a ‘mysterious’ Malta-registered boat found in the harbour or Zwetina, Libya. The paper says that the four-engine speedboat raises suspicions and Libyan authorities launched an investigation.
In-Nazzjon speaks to planning and environment expert Alfred E. Baldacchino who said that consultation on the Central Link took place only after the project was decided. Baldacchino said that trees are not poles that can easily be taken out and installed somewhere else.
