The following are the stories that have made it to the front pages of Malta's newspapers.
Times of Malta reports that the Planning Authority has approved a controversial application for the building of a 109-unit apartment block in Mellieħa. It also says Mcast students are getting angrier as lecturers persist in industrial action.
The Malta Independent gives prominence to the arraignment on Wednesday of a 26-year-old plumber, accused of selling fake branded items and money laundering. It also reports how Swieqi council is objecting to 'disgraceful' plans for the building of a nursing home outside the development zone.
In-Nazzjon says the political assembly of the European Popular Party meets today at PN headquarters,
l-orizzont quotes minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi saying that 60% of the Budget measures were based on electoral manifesto promises. It also gives prominence to the issue of new, lighter uniforms for Civil Protection Department firefighters.