In the Press: Mater Dei repair bill to reach €30 million

Stories from today's national press

The Times of Malta

Structural repairs to Mater Dei will run into the tens of millions, according to the engineering firm tasked with reviewing the building's integrity. The bill for permanent remedial action on some structures of the hospital, the need for which has been caused by sub-par building materials, will cost some €30 million.

In-Nazzjon

PN deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami has accused the prime minister of lying in order to protect Anton Refalo, the minister for Gozo who is beign accused of abusing his position. 

L-Orizzont

President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca has urged politicians to consider the introduction of a social wage, to combat poverty. Data shows that about a quarter of Maltese people are either poor or at risk of poverty.

The Malta Independent

A number of farmers have spoken out in opposition to the proposed university project at Zonqor point, saying that the project would put their jobs and their investments at risk. They lamented the fact that they were never consulted about the project, only learning about this threat to their livelihoods via the media.