Today's front pages - December 19, 2022

The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Monday. The front pages are dominated by pictures of Argentina's World Cup triumph. 

Times of Malta reports how a government board self-awarded perks running into several thousand euros. It also reports there have been no bidders after Gozo Channel issued a call for the provision and operation of its fourth ferry. 

The Malta Independent says Christmas business for restaurants is expected to reach pre-Covid levels, according to Tony Zahra, president of the hotels and restaurants association. It also says the government is planning to encourage more child adoptions. 

In-Nazzjon quotes PN leader Bernard Grech promising that his party will remain pro-life. He reiterated calls for the government to withdraw its abortion bill.

L-orizzont leads with remarks by former Labour minister Leo Brincat, who has retired from the European Court of Auditors. He said Malta was widely praised for its handling of COVID-19.