In the Press: New parliament building should be complete by March

Stories from today's national press

The Times of Malta

Revoking a presidential pardon, in this case for oil trader George Farrugia, would complicate matters in ongoing court cases where Farrugia's testimony would be needed. In particular, those of former Enemalta officials could be jeopardized. A revocation also sets a precedent, as a pardon has never been revoked before. 

In-Nazzjon

The Nationalist Party yesterday launched a website that lets users know how much more they are paying for their fuels, now that global oil prices have dropped and Maltese prices remained the same.

L-Orizzont

The enlargement of the Suez Canal may be the cause of a spike in the number of alien species being found in the Mediterranean basin. Experts from the International Union for Conservation of Nature expressed concern that the issue is not being discussed in Malta. 

The Malta Independent

The new parliament building should be completed by March, according to the Grand Harbour Regeneration Committee, though no move-in date has yet been established. The project has cost about €45 million, 50% over the original estimate.