In the Press: Labour lobbying could determine Abela's fate

The Times of Malta

Toni Abela's hopes for joining the European Court of Auditors may not have been compeltely dashed by a rejection from a budgetary committee, sources told this newspaper, and Labour lobbying may still influence a positve outcome for his nomination. 

In-Nazzjon

The prime minister's representative in Brussels, Cyrus Engerer, was the main consultant preparing Toni Abela for his grilling before a budgetary committee, which would go on to reject his bid to join the EU Court of Auditors. 

L-Orizzont

Former PM Lawrence Gonzi had approved structural changes to Beppe Fenech Adami's Ghaghur villa, allowing the construction of a third floor and a semi-basement level. His approval came days after Gonzi wrote to the Mepa Chairman in favour of retaining height limitations on buildings in built-up areas. 

The Malta Independent

Th migrant community yesterday held a peaceful protest in Valletta, calling for social protections such as a pension and healthcare for those who are employed and pay their taxes.