Today's front pages - July 1, 2026

The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Wednesday.

Times of Malta reports that rape cases have tripled in a decade. The newspaper also reports on a European survey showing the Maltese are more optimistic about their future than most Europeans.

The Malta Independent leads with a call by NGO Graffitti for the government to grant citizenship to stateless children born in Malta. It also reports that Momentum has proposed halving the visitors' cap for Comino.

MaltaToday features scientific findings that Mediterranean sea surface temperatures have risen above the norm. It also reports that nine waterpolo players have been fined and suspended for betting breaches. 

l-orizzont leads with the rectorship handing-over ceremony at the university, quoting new rector Frank Bezzina saying education is the force which changes society. The newspaper also quotes a survey saying 90% of Maltese are happy with their quality of life. 

In-Nazzjon leads with a PN statement showing concerns about a rise in the number of applications for social housing.