These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals:
Doctors have threatened industrial action if a cruise liner bound for Malta is allowed to dock despite coronavirus concerns.The MSC Opera is en route to Malta and is due to arrive at 6pm on Friday, according to global ship tracker Marine Traffic. Source: Times of Malta
Equality is a fundamental right and should be supported by all of society, Equality Parliamentary Secretary Rosianne Cutajar says as government marks International Women’s Day. Source: Malta Today
Another sitting in the constitutional proceedings initiated by murder suspect Yorgen Fenech is taking place on this morning. Yorgen Fenech initiated the proceedings to remove lead investigator Police Inspector Keith Arnaud from the murder investigation into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Source: Newsbook
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia has called on the European Commission to enable tailor-made mechanisms and financial assistance to address the realities of an island member state like Malta, with limited landmass and resources, as well as unfavourable economies of scale. Source: The Malta Independent
The compilation of evidence continues against the three men charged with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia – George and Alfred Degiorgio and Vince Muscat. The court will hear submissions regarding the bail application filed by the Degiorgio brothers. Source: TVM
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