In the Press: Martin Galea returns home safely

Stories from today's national press

Martin Galea on his arrival on Maltese soil (Photo: Ray Attard)
Martin Galea on his arrival on Maltese soil (Photo: Ray Attard)

News of abducted Maltese oil worker Martin Galea's release dominates the front pages today. Galea was held captive for 11 days before being released to the Maltese consulate in Tripoli unharmed. He thanked those who helped bring him to safety, in particular Malta's consul Marisa Farrugia. For MaltaToday's coverage of the story, click here.

The Times of Malta

Quinton Scerri, the former mayor of Zabbar, filed a judicial protest yesterday challenging the validity of an investigation that saw him lose his position just as he was to be replaced by casual election. An inquiry board reported that Scerri had acted irresponsibly and outside the law, and Scerri claims the report the board produced was inaccurate.

In-Nazzjon

The Libyan government has appealed for international aid after an oil store in downtown Tripoli caught fire amid growing violence. The store is the main source of fuel for the Libyan capital. Libyan officials warned that the fighting could split the country, as other countries scrambled to evacuate their citizens.

L-Orizzont

140 tonnes of waste were removed from the moat beneath Valletta's bastions over the past days. Aside from improperly discarded waste, works are continuing to clear the area of plant growth and another three tonnes of material are expected to be removed by the time the clean-up is complete.

The Malta Independent

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar coordinator Astrid Vella has spoken out in defence of Transport Malta, accused of uprooting 2,000 trees in Kennedy Grove as part of the Coast Road project. Vella said that only a handful of trees were uprooted when it became apparent there was no other choice. Vella said that the transport authority cooperated fully with FAA to reach a compromise.