Today's front pages – April 24, 2026

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

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

Both Times of Malta and The Malta Independent report on the unveiling of a €2.8 billion, 24-kilometre light rail line intended to link St Paul’s Bay to the airport.

They also both refer to the court appearance of Jordan Azzopardi on charges of attempted murder and sexual assault.

L-Orizzont focuses on the government's integrated national transport plan and reports that GWU Secretary General Josef Bugeja is considering contesting the general election on the Labour Party's behalf.

In-Nazzjon features a call by PN leader Alex Borg to address loneliness as a significant social and economic challenge, while also highlighting political tension regarding the long-term sustainability of energy subsidies.

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