In the Press: Eurogroup turns down Greek demand for bailout extension

MaltaToday

The Greek government requested a third bailout before pledging to call off the referendum, scheduled for Sunday, or campaign for a 'yes' vote. Greece reportedly requested €29.1 billion in aid from the eurozone's permanent bailout fund to help it cover its repayments until 2017.

The Times of Malta

Mark Gaffarena's request to prevent the sale of a share of the Old Mint Street property is "an abuse of the judicial system", according to the owners' lawyer. The Cefai family want to wait until two ongoing investigations are concluded before going ahead with the sale of their share of the Valletta property.

In-Nazzjon

In an interview, former police inspector David Zammit's ex-wife said that any mention of her with regards to her ex-husband's business ventures was purely administrative and she had no knowledge or involvement in any business dealings. She is listed as Company Secretary for St Gabriel Residential Homes Ltd and Diabolik Entertainment Ltd.

L-Orizzont

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil had a €40,764 per annum salary when he was the head of MIC, between May 1999 and May 2003. This information was provided by foreign affair minister George Vella in reply to a parliamentary question made by Labour MP Luciano Busuttil. 

The Malta Independent

A Rabat man has written to the permanent commission against corruption to investigate the development of a property belonging to parliamentary secretary Ian Borg. Noel Ciantar is alleging the planning policies were breached to allow the site's redevelopment.