Your morning briefing for Monday brings you a review of the salient news from Malta and around the world.
The Times reveals that the government is considering giving political parties scans of the valid votes cast in the elections for a ‘verification’ period of three months. Critics warned that this could give rise to corruption.
The Malta Independent reports that rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 is blocked in Catania as Italian authorities are refusing to grant the vessel permission to leave the port. The paper says that coast guard and navy ships have also been withdrawn from the zone, leaving a ‘vacuum’ in the Mediterranean.
The Times quotes sources from the pharmaceutical industry that a call for tenders for the procurement of an anti-cervical cancer vaccine will purchase medication that is inferior to what is currently available on the market.
The Malta Independent speaks to Professor Carl James Debono about any health risks associated with exposure to nano Watt technology used by 5G networks. Prof. Debobo said that there is no scientific evidence indicating risk.
L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that the government has an open mentality, not a siege mentality; and attacked the Opposition for its ‘desperate’ attempts to discredit the work of the government.
In-Nazzjon covers an address by PN leader Adrian Delia who said that the Opposition demands an investigation into direct orders for cleaning services at St Vincent de Paule residence. Delia said that the party is on the side of the people and business.
L-Orizzont speaks to Rebecca Bonello whose child has ADHD and suffers from epilepsy. The mother said that people should not judge her if they see her child rolling on the floor. The paper says today is World Epilepsy Day.
