These are the lead stories in today's local newspapers: 

The Times of Malta reports that a nurse who assaulted a doctor mid-surgery has been ordered to attend anger management classes by Mater Dei hospital administration. 

The Malta Independent reports a government official saying talks between Alitalia and the government over a potential 49 per cent buyout of Air Malta are ongoing. 

In-Nazzjon leads with Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil's calls for Maltese to make sport part of their daily lives. 

L-Orizzont reports that 72 per cent of people consider terrorism to be a threat to their daily lives.