In the Press: Two Syrian nationals, en route to Malta, arrested in Italy over fake passports

The Times of Malta

At the end of a three-hour long sitting, the Mepa board voted unanimously against the renewal of an application that would see the Freeport's Terminal 1 west quay extended. The decision was met with jubilation from Birzebbuga residents, who argued that an extension would lower quality of life and interrupt recreational activities.

In-Nazzjon

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil has nominated Marlene Farrugia, the newly independent MP, to take up the role of chairperson of the parliamentary committee for the environment. 

L-Orizzont

Two Syrian men travelling to Malta were arrested in the Bergamo airport after it was discovered that they were carrying false passports and images of weapons on their phones. 

The Malta Independent

Journalists from all EU member states have filed complaints against the European Parliament, through the ECJ, after requests for information on MEP expenditure were turned down.