The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers.

Times of Malta reports that the General Workers’ Union has been tasked by the government to run a new scheme through which 600 long-term-unemployed people will be put on the public payroll.

The Malta Independent says the gas tanker for the new power station is due to leave Singapore on Sunday.

In-Nazzjon reports how Transport Minister Joe Mizzi has defended Transport Malta head James Piscopo, who has set up a financial firm.

l-orizzont reports on foot-dragging by the EU in the relocation of migrants. 

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