In the Press: Independent inquiry absolves Appogg in abduction case

Stories from today's national press

The Times of Malta

Appogg, the government social welfare agency, has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the case of the removal of two German children from its care. An independent inquiry found no fault with the agency, instead pointing the finger at an "arrogant and unethical" German social worker who took the children.

In-Nazzjon

Leader of the Opposition Simon Busuttil has called on the Prime Minister to take responsibility for the delay in the construction of the new power station and for breaking the most significant pre-electoral promise he made to the people.

L-Orizzont

In the coming weeks, the government is expected to announce the first joint investment between Enemalta and Shanghai Electric in the Mediterranean region. PM Joseph Muscat annouced the investment yesterday at a political event, when he also said that the delay in construction of the new powerstation was necessary to help Enemalta become sustainable.

The Malta Independent

Despite assurances from the health department that Gozo General Hospital is prepared for the isolation and treatment of Ebola patients, the MUMN says that no drills for patient transfer have occured and neither are protective suits available to medical staff.