The following are the top stories in national newspapers today.

Times of Malta says that according to a new report that warns of growing illegal cultivation of cannabis within EU member states, an increasing number of plants are being seized by the authorities. In another story, it says the European banking watchdog is investigating the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit’s supervision of Pilatus Bank.

L-Orizzont speaks to geologist Peter Gatt who says Malta is the only country in Europe which does not have a National Geological Service.

The Malta Independent says the Commissioner of Health is disappointed with the Health Ministry as the number of pending cases and ignored recommendations continue to grow.

In-Nazzjon reports on the prisoner found dead in his cell on Thursday.

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