In the Press: MP Marlene Farrugia resigns from Labour party, parliamentary group

Headlines today are dominated by the news that MP Marlene Farrugia has resigned from the Labour party, the parliamentary group and as chair of the permanent committee for the environment and planning. She will retain her seat in parliament as an independent MP. 

MaltaToday

The four men who manage the Paceville nightclub where dozens of patrons were injured in a stampede last week are expected to be arraigned in court today, for failing to uphold safety standards and allowing minors into the establishment.

The Times of Malta

20 of the 74 people injured in Saturday's stampede are under the drinking age of 17. Victims include a 13-year-old girl, who was released from intensive care yesterday. Four victims remain hospitalized. 

In-Nazzjon

The government has betrayed Maltese fishermen, the Nationalist party said, after failing to appeal a court decision that allows foreign fishermen to fish in Maltese waters. 

L-Orizzont

France has asked for assistance under Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty, in response to the terrorist attacks in Paris, which obliges member states to aid and assist in response to armed aggression.

The Malta Independent

Reacting to the invocation of Article 42.7, the government said it would respond to specific requests for assistance by France, according to the Constitution.