The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers.

Times of Malta says a milder bout of influenza is expected in the coming days but Mater Dei Hospital is still bracing itself for an influx of patients. In another story, the newspaper says only five of the 558 motorists stopped on New Year’s Eve were subjected to breathalyser tests.

L-Orizzont says Malta is among the best countries in the EU for one to embark on a new business.

In-Nazzjon says costs for the transport and dumping of rubble are to go up substantially.

The Malta Independent says a new request for bail has been filed by the Degiorgio brothers, who are also claiming breach of human rights.