The following are the top stories in the Maltese press today.

The Sunday Times of Malta says former President George Abela is to lead a committee on Air Malta. He will act as “a catalyst” between Air Malta’s unions as government talks with a strategic partner for the airline continue.

Also on the subject, Illum says the government hopes to have a 'new' Air Malta by June with a link-up with a strategic partner.

The Sunday Times of Malta also reports that the Labour Party has taken legal
steps to avoid paying tax on the controversial transfer of Australia Hall which an architect commissioned by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue had originally valued at €5.5 million.

MaltaToday says the University gave a Catholic burial to a Jehovah's Witness who gave her body for research.

The Malta Independent on Sunday says the Speaker intends to ensure that MPs' declaration of assets compares with their income tax returns. 

It-Torca focuses on a declaration by the Church yesterday that appearances reported by Angelik at Borg in-Nadur were not divine at all. 

KullHadd reports how, as a result of the Budget measures, thousands of families will benefit from thousands of euro. 

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