Today's front pages – April 2, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Thursday.
Times of Malta reports that an asset freeze of up to €51.2 million linked to a French investigation has triggered the liquidation of the gaming firm River Tech, resulting in dozens of job losses.
The newspaper also notes that a new foreign investment has saved the jobs of 58 aircraft paint sprayers at a facility in Safi.
The Malta Independent leads with comments from the Ombudsman, who said that Maltese citizens have been denied full human rights protection for a decade because a key international treaty was never incorporated into national law.
The front page also features a report on Donald Trump’s claims that the Iranian president wants a ceasefire.
L-Orizzont focuses on a new foreign direct investment that has provided a job guarantee for employees at Aviation Cosmetics, securing their future following a period of financial instability.
The paper also highlights Prime Minister Robert Abela’s pledge to continue supporting community-driven initiatives.
In-Nazzjon reports on a meeting between PN Leader Alex Borg and milk producers, during which he emphasised the need to work harder to protect the products of local farmers and herders.
Additionally, the newspaper marks the 10th anniversary of the Panama Papers scandal and covers international reports regarding Donald Trump's considerations on NATO membership.