The following are the top stories in national newspapers today.

Times of Malta says unions hailed a judge’s decision to protect their right to strike, at the same time appealing for increased responsibility and warning that actions could backfire. In another story, the newspaper says newly-appointed PBS chief executive John Bundy only got the support of half the board members amid concerns on the way the appointment was handled.

L-Orizzont says a man has been jailed six years for corrupting his 10-year-old daughter.

In-Nazzjon says the Freeport is evaluating its future and that of its employees following a declaration by the Prime Minister that he did not want it to expand further.

The Malta Independent says the Planning Authority board approved two controversial applications for high-rise towers – four in Mrieħel and one in the Qui-si-Sana in a marathon sitting.