Today's front pages - May 16, 2026
A look at what's making headlines in local newspapers this Saturday
These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Saturday.
Times of Malta reports that Naxxar residents near a construction site subject to a collapse scare had warned authorities for years about safety concerns about the site.
The newspaper also highlights the launch of the Labour Party’s electoral manifesto and a Nationalist Party pledge for tax-free work for those under the age of 35.
The Malta Independent leads with the Nationalist Party’s proposal to grant youths a five-year income tax exemption during their first decade of employment.
It also reports on the emergency evacuation of families in Naxxar following the collapse scare.
L-Orizzont focuses on the Labour Party’s official approval of its electoral manifesto and its presentation of its full slate of 72 candidates for the upcoming general election.
In-Nazzjon highlights the PN's package of proposals for youths and first-time buyers, writing that the pledges seek to lower taxes while increasing investment. The paper also runs a report revisiting past negotiations involving the Labour Party and Manoel Island.