Today's front pages - May 10, 2026

A look at what's making headlines in local newspapers this Sunday

These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Sunday.

Times of Malta reports on an upcoming major overhaul for the Y-plate sector, which will include new powers for Transport Malta to enforce driving limits.

The newspaper also features a report on the connection between a Malta-based company and Europe's growing laughing gas problem.

The Malta Independent leads with speculation that the Labour Party may face a leadership change shortly after the upcoming general election.

It also explores how social media platforms are radically transforming the nature of political campaigning.

Malta Today reports that Prime Minister Robert Abela's unsubstantiated claims regarding fuel smugglers have shocked Labour Party insiders.

The paper also highlights a Planning Authority recommendation to refuse a proposed elderly home on ODZ land in Żabbar.

It-Torċa features an interview with former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who calls for clearer explanations on certain issues to avoid confusing the electorate.

The newspaper also notes that the Labour Party maintains a 10.5% lead over the Nationalist Party in the latest election polls.

Il-Mument celebrates the success of a fundraising marathon that collected over €1 million for the Nationalist Party. It also promotes a party mass meeting scheduled for this afternoon in Siġġiewi.

 Kulħadd focuses on Labour Party proposals to reduce inheritance taxes for children as part of its succession law reforms.

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