In the Press: Monti hawkers outraged by government's Valletta market decision

Stories from today's national press

The Times of Malta

Tourism minister Edward Zammit Lewis is in Beijing and the future of Air Malta is on the agenda in talks with the Chinese government. Zammit Lewis and Air Malta chairperson Maria Micallef will be discussing "collaboration concerning the national carrier".

In-Nazzjon

The Nationalist party is considering legally contesting the government's newly announced party financing law, specifically on the clause that make the Electoral Commission the regulator for party finances and the issue of equality between the parties in terms of property parties acquire from the government. 

L-Orizzont

A new fund will be set up that will help companies pay for maternity leave, in an effort to combat discrimination in employment. Companies' contribution to the fund will depend on their overall number of employees. 

The Malta Independent

Monti hawkers are up in arms over the government's decision against having market stalls near parliament, which means that some will be asked to give up their operating licences.