In the Press: Cyrus Engerer gets two-year suspended sentence | Firelight in the final

Making headlines today is the news that MEP candidate Cyrus Engerer was handed a two-year suspended sentence for the distribution of pornographic materials. Although he could still contest the election, thanks to a recently amended law, he chose to withdraw from the race. Read more here.

The result of yesterday's semi-final will see Maltese Eurovision hopefuls Firelight heading to the final on Saturday night in Copenhagen.

The Times of Malta

The death toll on migrants attempting to travel to Europe is not solely due to the unseaworthiness of their vessels, according to a speaker at a seminar organized by the European Maritime Law Organisation and the Malta Maritime Law Association. Merchant ships often fail to offer assistance because of the legal repercussions that follow such rescuses, some of which can take years to resolve in court.

In-Nazzjon

An NSO report revealed a 9% increase in unemployment between December 2012 and December 2013. A press release from the PN said that these statistics confirmed that the government is attempting to hide the problem by employing people into government jobs.

L-Orizzont

Speaking at a political event in Xewkija yesterday, PM Joseph Muscat said that the government, in contrast with the previous one, was one that achieved results. He also said that the government had fulfilled a third of the promises made in its electoral manifesto.

The Malta Independent

Four MPs have yet to file their declarations of assets. Helena Dalli, Manuel Mallia, Konrad Mizzi and Michael Farrugia have not filed their documentation, despite the deadline having been 31 April for submission. The PM said that the criticism over his own late declaration was legitimate.