Today's front pages- April 5, 2026
Highlights from Sunday's newspapers
These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Sunday.
Times of Malta features the emotional return of Captain Garth Robert Alcock to Żabbar, 50 years after he survived a deadly Vulcan bomber crash in the locality.
The newspaper also reports that the CEO of MIDI claimed the company had “no option” but to accept a €43 million government deal for Manoel Island and Fort Tigné.
The Malta Independent highlights an interview with Maria Elena Despott, the head of Malta’s European Commission Representation, who emphasises that Maltese priorities are central to European policymaking.
It also quotes the CEO of Malta Enterprise, who asserts that the country is in a strong position to focus on high-quality investment.
Malta Today reports the political uncertainty surrounding the timing of a potential spring election, noting that Prime Minister Robert Abela has yet to confirm a date despite intense speculation.
illum reports how the Malta Polo Club filed a judicial protest after being left with no ground to train and how the Marsa horse track has been left in a "state of disaster".
It-Torċa reports that bank savings by Maltese and Gozitan families have reached a record high, surpassing the €20 billion mark.
Il-Mument leads with a “red card” critique directed at Prime Minister Robert Abela and the government, signalling strong political opposition.
Kulħadd highlights a new foreign investment in the aviation sector that has secured the jobs of dozens of workers, providing them with "peace of mind."