In the Press: Germanwings aircraft issued no distress calls before crashing

The Times of Malta

Experts remain baffled about what caused the A320 crash in the French Alps earlier this week. Although the plane appears to have lost altitude quickly, experts say the crew would still have had time to report problems via radio. No such communication reached air traffic control. 

In-Nazzjon

Several documents, compiled by architects, were stolen from Mosta mayor Shirley Farrugia's office. This newspaper suggests that the documents were stolen and then passed on to a third party, for reasons unknown. 

L-Orizzont

A 2012 report on the state of Mosta's roads, conducted by the company belonging to the mayor's husband, Stephen Farrugia, was submitted in parliament. Justice minister Owen Bonnici expressed disappointment that the requested report was only submitted after another, compiled by Transport Malta in 2009, had been submitted instead.

The Malta Independent

Members of MCAST's student council expressed surprise at the declaration, made by the council itself, that students at the college are in favour of spring hunting. Representatives said pro-hunting conclusion was reached using an online poll, open to everyone and highly unscientific, and without the consultation of all council members.