Today's front pages - April 4, 2026

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

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

Times of Malta reports that several Good Friday processions were cancelled due to strong winds and rain to protect historical statues and ensure public safety.

The newspaper also highlights a widespread vandalism spree in Gżira, where multiple homes and businesses were targeted with spray paint.

The cancellation of the Good Friday processions was also extensively reported in other newspapers.

L-Orizzont also leads with how Good Friday processions and other traditional religious events were cancelled due to bad weather. 

The front paper also highlights the significant public generosity displayed during the Puttinu Cares fundraising marathon.

In-Nazzjon focuses on the widespread cancellation of Good Friday processions across Malta and Gozo caused by inclement weather.

It also features the Puttinu Cares marathon as a day of national solidarity. It also carries an appeal for charity from Fr Marcellino, a Maltese Friar who runs the Soup Kitcehn OFM in Valletta.

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