Malta: IĠM calls on the PM to hold weekly press conferences

The institute for Maltese journalists, IĠM, has proposed a weekly Press Conference is organised for the sole purpose to let journalists representing all media houses to field questions. The proposal was made, significantly, on World Press Freedom Day. It also followed remarks made by Prime Minister Robert Abela during a press conference, where he stated that he would “appreciate” if journalists would only ask on the subject of the press conference and not delve into issues related to the migration crisis that Malta is currently facing. Source: Newsbook

Updated 16:55pm