The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers.

Times of Malta reports that a mega project earmarked for Mistra has been dropped because of funding issues.

It also reports how new hunting regulations are seen as defying the European Commission.

In-Nazzjon reports that the comments by Glenn Bedingfield against the archbishop broke government's social media policy. It also reports Floriana council's complaints that a promise to clad the new Maritime Squadron structure was not kept.

l-orizzont gives prominence to comments by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association that it is ready to back proposals by the GWU for better conditions for hotel workers, including a 'passport' listing qualifications.

The Malta Independent says a reform of the justice system will include a non-police prosecution service and faster procedures.