In the Press: MEPA allows ODZ villa for daughter of consultant

Stories from today’s national press

The Times of Malta

A permit has been approved for the construction of a new house on fertile agricultural land in an Outside Development Zone in Siggiewi, issued in the name of a relative of a consultant to the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture.

L-Orizzont

ST Jeanne Antide Foundation is working tirelessly with families living in extreme poverty, who depend on social support and donations for food and medicine. The Foundation is receiving “record number of calls” requesting help because increasing number of families have no income.

In-Nazzjon

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat confirms that criminal gangs are trafficking people to Malta. Following the Valletta Summit and CHOGM 2015 held in November, the Maltese authorities have uncovered criminal rackets.

The Malta Independent

The National Audit Office has queried the excessive use of overtime at Mount Carmel Hospital (MCH), with costs for overtime payments having risen by 54% over the last five years to €1.7 million