Today's front pages – January 5, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Monday.
Times of Malta leads with news that women in Malta remain twice as likely as men to take antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication, despite a rise in male usage over the past decade.
The newspaper also reports that the Maltese government has called for the respect of international law in the wake of the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by United States forces.
The Malta Independent similarly reports on the government's reaction, adding that Malta is calling for the de-escalation, stability and a peaceful and democratic solution in Venezuela.
The Independent also reports that there were 17 water-related fatalities in 2025, 11 of which were in Gozo and Comino.
In-Nazzjon reports on Venezuelans' celebration of the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
It separately claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela was aware of the dilapidated state of a building that collapsed in Vittoriosa.
L-orizzont reports that a record number of people visited Gozo during the holidays.
The newspaper also reports on the Qormi fatality, where Elia Muscat died when a wall collapsed onto him in a private garage.