In the Press: Injured Maltese arrives from Libya, more foreigners expected to evacuate to Malta
Stories from today's national press
The Times of Malta
A Maltese man sustained injuries yesterday when a bomb detonated close to his house in Libya. He was among six other Maltese citizens who arrived in Malta on a flight on Tuesday. About 150 foreign nationals, including some who required medical treatment, have already arrived in Malta with the government preparing to receive about 60 more as evacuations continue.
In-Nazzjon
Former Nationalist minister Alexander Cachia Zammit passed away yesterday, aged 89. 'Sandy' was health and labour minister during the time Malta's independence was negotiated and was a respected figure to both his colleagues and his constituents. His funeral will take place on Saturday in Zejtun.
L-Orizzont
Transport minister Joe Mizzi confirmed yesterday that talks with the preferred bidder for the bus service operator to replace Arriva had begun. The bidder, according to this newspaper, is Spanish company Autobuses de Leon.
The Malta Independent
In an interview with this newspaper, oil worker Martin Galea recounts his experience after having gone missing in Libya for several days. His account of what happens jars with the government statements before and after his release. Mario Cutajar, head of the civil service, said the chronology of what happened is still being pieced together.