The following are the top headlines in the Maltese newspapers today.

The Sunday Times reports how the Data Protection Commissioner has refused to shed light on secret energy deals.

The newspaper also reports that a libel case has stoked legal and political controversy after a magistrate was asked to recluse herself and refused, and she made what a lawyer described as a “political comment”.

MaltaToday says a rift is developing between Bank of Valletta and the government - its biggest shareholder - over banking policy. It also says a local bank (BOV) still holds some €100m belonging to one of Gaddafi's sons.

The Malta Independent on Sunday says Maltese internet chat rooms are used to ply pedophilia.

Il-Mument says the government still lacks a concrete plan for Air Malta.

It-Torca reports on tension among bus drivers because of working conditions.

KullHadd says the government wants to achieve a balance between the needs of Malta Freeport and its neighbours.

Illum says Gozo Channel recruitment requirements were changed three times in five days.