These are the main stories featured in today's Maltese newspapers:

The earthquake which hit central Italy dominates the front pages of all the newspapers. 

Times of Malta carries a large picture of the Italy earthquake saying that a Maltese team would be helping in the rescue efforts. It also reports that the civil aviation authorities have been asked by Brussels to ensure the operating licence granted to Medavia is still in line with EU rules.

L-oriżżont quotes the experience of a Cospicua family which experienced the tragic quake in Italy. It also reports that the Planning Authority is today expected to take a decision about the American University of Malta at Dock 1.

The Malta Independent reports that four prison warders who were charged with beating up a Dutch inmate, have once again been employed at the prison, though the ministry has refused to give further details about their new roles. 

In-Nazzjon says the gas tanker to supply the new power station should never have been registered in Malta, as confirmed by Transport Malta's new guidelines.