In the Press: Former dock workers get compensation for asbestos exposure | Draft law ensures government financial transparency

The Times of Malta

The European Court of Human Rights came down in favour of 19 former dockyard workers claiming compensation for their continued exposure to asbestos in their work place, between the 1950's and early 2000's. The amount - €226,000 - will be divided between the men and their families.

In-Nazzjon

800 people have died in the Mediterranean so far this year, surpassing the 600 in 2013 and 500 in 2012. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, called for the EU to take action to prevent the number from rising further. He praised Maltese and Italian authorities for their rescue work and called on other governments to strengthen their rescue operations and speed up asylum applications.

L-Orizzont

Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna yesterday announced a draft law that would provide the public with a clear picture of how the government was spending tax money. The government will be bound to present its financial strategies for the next three years and is, according to the minister, a step towards full transparency and accountability.

The Malta Independent

Rumours of delay in the Delimara power station project have been met with silence from the government. International media have reported a delay of six to 12 months, possibly interrupting the government's plan for a reduction in energy tariffs for industry by March 2015. Both the ministry for energy and the OPM declined to answer questions on the matter.