These are the main stories featured in today's newspapers:
Times of Malta quotes MEP Francis Zammit Dimech saying that the granting of whistleblower status should be “administered independently of the government". It also reports experts voicing concern that there will be a repeat of the tragic
death of Victoria, 7, unless action is taken about systematic gaps.
L-orizzont quotes Parliamentary Secretary Julia Farrugia saying the government was once again leaving its mark on history by granting the right to vote to 16-year-olds. It also reports that Air Malta will be adding a tenth aircraft to its fleet during the summer months.
The Malta Independent says that almost €12 million had been collected through the planning amnesty scheme. It also reports that Steward Health care will take over the management of three private hospitals from next week.
In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition leader Adrian Delia denying comments made by Justice Minister Owen Bonnici in the European Parliament that the two parties were in agreement over Malta's rule of law.