In the Press: Airport runway functional during blackout | MEPA revise their rural policies

The Times of Malta

The Malta International Airport should not have been closed during last month’s blackout, as one of its runways was fully functional, an internal inquiry has revealed. The inquiry’s report said that while the main runway may have been suffering problems, the secondary one had remained fully functional throughout the blackout.  

In-Nazzjon

Police constable George Zammit will be transferred from his position as law court policeman, a job he has had for 22 years. He is expected to be transferred to the quartermaster depot. This is the latest in a series of transfers within the police force.

L-Orizzont

MEPA revised their rural policies so that development that can harm the conservation of protected zones will no longer be permitted. The aim of this policy is to address Malta’s environmental challenges while helping agricultural industries.

The Malta Independent

Convicted criminal Alfred Bugeja, il-Porporina, is too weak to speak on the phone after a week on hunger strike, according to his lawyer. Bugeja went on a hunger strike after his prison privileges were removed when he tested positive for drugs. Bugeja has since ended his hunger strike.