Today's front pages - April 25, 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 details court testimony regarding a father who allegedly drugged his children’s fast food before launching a violent attack. CCTV footage showed him acting unusually at a fast food restaurant, a court heard.
The newspaper also reports on Opposition leader Alex Borg’s criticism of the government’s light rail proposal, which he described as a "half-baked" plan that fails to meet the country's needs.
The Malta Independent highlights government participation in EU-level discussions to address a spike in fertiliser prices caused by international conflict. It also reports on the court case of a father accused of spiking his children's meals with sleeping pills shortly before allegedly attacking them in Pembroke.
L-Orizzont reports that Malta’s economic growth remains robust and significantly higher than the Eurozone average despite some moderation. The paper also covers Prime Minister Robert Abela’s participation in an EU summit in Cyprus to discuss geopolitical challenges and economic stability.
In-Nazzjon leads with Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg’s pledge to ensure a better quality of life and improved services for Gozitans under a new PN government. The article covers a political activity held in Gozo, where Borg emphasised the need for better connectivity and a new hospital for the island.