In the Press: 70 children among the victims of deliberate sinking of vessel

MaltaToday

The Malta Community Chest Fund is set to become a foundation in a reform announced by President Coleiro Preca. The reform will allow the charitable entitiy to contribute to medical research as well as improve accountability and transparency in the charity, which collects about €3 million in donations every year.

The Times of Malta

Up to 70 migrant children were among the hundreds of victims of the deliberate sinking of a vessel 300 miles away from Malta. The migrants' boat was damaged by smugglers, causing it to sink and claim hundreds of lives. Some remained afloat for several days before drowning in rough seas.

In-Nazzjon

Beppe Fenech Adami, in his first public appearance since his diagnosis with cancer, thanked all those who supported him. He spoke at a discussion held as part of the 50th Independence celebrations yesterday.

L-Orizzont

The announcement that the Duchess of Cambridge will be replaced by Prince Harry on an official visit to Malta is expected today. The Duchess is suffering morning sickness as a result of her second pregnancy and speculation has been rife on whether she or another member of the royal family will be attending the 50th Independence celebrations this coming weekend.

The Malta Independent

MEP Alfred Sant was one of two Socialist representatives who abstained from a vote on the ratification of the association agreement with Ukraine. The move drew criticism from the Maltese MEPs and others alike.