In the Press: Sunday deadline set for Greek proposal

MaltaToday

A 1933 law that punishes the vilification of religion will be removed as part of a revision of the criminal code, which will also see provisions against revenge porn added to the code. Revenge porn will be punishable by up to two years in jail and a €5,000 fine. 

The Times of Malta

Greece has been given until Thursday to present a detailed plan with its application for bailout funds from the European Stability Mechanism. Another EU summit will be held on Sunday, after which European Council president Donald Tusk said negotiations would end.

In-Nazzjon

The government is weakening environmental protection by rushing the Strategic Plan for the Environment and Development and laws about the Mepa demerger through parliament, said Opposition leader Simon Busuttil. 

L-Orizzont

The assets of Anthony Debono are to remain frozen until further witnesses are heard. Debono appeared for a second time yesterday before a Gozo court, facing 13 charges that include misuse of public funds for commissioning private works for constituents, using the resources of the Construction Maintenance Unit he headed.

The Malta Independent

ENGOs criticised the government for giving them only 24 hours notice to prepare their reactions and suggestions on the Mepa demerger bills. The PN also called for more time for consultation on the matter.