In the Press: Prime Minister orders legal review of nightclub legislation

Stories from today's national papers

Times of Malta

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has called for a legal review of the legislation around nightclubs, following an accident in Paceville. The accident involved 74 youth, with two of the victims being aged merely 13 and 15. A spokesperson for the government has confirmed that Muscat would be making decisions to secure more strictness in the current law, including, ensuring that this became the responsibility of the establishments and securing more vigilance from police.

L-Orizzont

Maltese residents in France speak after the horrific attacks in Paris, and say that although they are terrified, life must go on. A number of Maltese people who live in Paris, mere metres away from the site of the attacks, have commented, including composers Karl Fiorini and Sandro Zerafa. They said that France should be regarded as even stronger and more united in the aftermath of the attacks, especially in their response to the event.

In- Nazzjon

Thousands participate in the President’s Fun Run on Sunday. The event saw people leaving from various locations including the University of Malta, Santa Venera, Pieta, and Rabat, and completing the race at St. Georg’s Square, Valletta, where a minute of silence was held for the victims of the Paris bombings and shootings on Friday.

The Malta Independent

72 people were injured when a glass banister at a Paceville club (plusone) collapsed under the weight of crowds pushing to get out at one go.  Those injured include a 13 and 15 year old who are in critical condition, with another 13 being kept for further treatment at Mater Dei hospital. According to reports the one of the injured girls was celebrating her birthday at the club, when revellers had difficulty breathing, which led to the stampede and ultimate accident.