In the Press: Greece faced with tough reforms if it wants to avoid temporary Grexit

Stories from today's national press

19 eurozone leaders underwent marathon talks last night
19 eurozone leaders underwent marathon talks last night

The Times of Malta

Greece has been asked to implement tough reforms in return for funding, if it wanted to avoid being temporarily pushed out of the eurozone. A series of marathon talks took place yesterday as eurozone leaders and creditors sought to find a middle ground with the country to prevent economic collapse.

In-Nazzjon

The Opposition has committed itself to clean politics, according to PN leader Simon Busuttil. Speaking during a radio interview, Busuttil said that local politics needs a major overhaul at every level, saying that only people like Gaffarena got anywhere with this government. 

L-Orizzont

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil's visit to China is in response to an invitation by the Chinese Communist Party, not the country's government, this newspaper reports. Neither Busuttil nor official party communications gave any indication that Busuttil would be making the trip, revealed by this newspaper some weeks ago. 

The Malta Independent

Greece could see a return to the drachma currency if it does not agree to a series of reforms by Wednesday, said finance minister Edward Scicluna in a breakdown of the eurozone leaders' discussions last night.