The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers today.
Times of Malta leads with a reaction by the Economy Ministry after the Auditor General flagged expenses on drinks. It also gives prominence to remarks by the President yesterday, where she warned of a 'scarcity of honesty'
The Malta Independent reports that Malta, as forthcoming EU Council president, has offered a diplomatic hand to Turkey.
MaltaToday leads with the President's speech yesterday, saying she called time on the 'republic of hate'.
In-Nazzjon gives prominence to the fund-raising marathon held by the PN yesterday.
l-orizzont focuses on the plight of a young woman who was sexually abused and threatened by her mother's partner.