Today's front pages – April 12, 2026
Highlights from Sunday's newspapers
These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Sunday.
Times of Malta reports that the government expects to spend up to €100 million to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices fueled by conflict in the Middle East.
The newspaper also notes that a prominent orthopaedic surgeon has been fielded as a candidate for the Nationalist Party in the upcoming general election.
The Malta Independent on Sunday outlines four factors that could lead Prime Minister Robert Abela to call an early election and separately quotes BirdLife CEO Mark Sultana’s claim that spring hunting is nearing its end.
The paper also covers police warnings about a worrying rise in organised poaching and the ownership of dangerous exotic animals.
Malta Today highlights that government ministers are insisting their daily work remains unaffected despite mounting rumours that a general election could be called soon.
The front page also covers four planning reform proposals presented by activists aimed at curbing the influence of developers.
It-Torċa features an economic report showing that the film industry’s contribution to Malta’s economy has increased sixfold, reaching over €1.2 billion between 2018 and 2023.
Additionally, the paper reports on a positive credit rating for Malta from DBRS Morningstar.
Kulħadd leads with the opening of the Labour Party Congress, focusing on Prime Minister Robert Abela's message about writing the country's next chapter.
It also highlights Malta's strong economic performance and stable credit outlook as confirmed by international agencies.