In the Press: Government to transfer Cafe Premier to Valletta local council

MaltaToday

The government plans to hand over the repossessed Cafe Premier premises to the Valletta local council. The news emerged through an accidentally uploaded budget document, which revealed the plan, and was confirmed by PM Joseph Muscat. 

The Times of Malta

Trappers are anxiously awaiting an official decision on the trapping season, which usually starts towards the end of October. Malta is still weighing up the legal consequences of opening the season, after receiving hefty fines last year for allowing the practice to continue. 

In-Nazzjon

The Opposition has expressed doubts on which budget document is correct, after the finance ministry yesterday issued and then recalled a document that did not match up to the content of the budget speech. 

L-Orizzont

Veteran economist Karm Farrugia gave this year's budget his seal of approval and praised minister Edward Scicluna for preparing a document that makes good on electoral promises. 

The Malta Independent

13,120 crimes were reported in the first nine months of this year, with St Julian's having the highest crime rate. 1,580 persons were detained in the police lock-up during this time, most of whom for drug-related offences.