Today's front pages- July 15, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Wednesday.
Times of Malta reports on the testimony of convicted hitman Vince Muscat, who told jurors that the killers of Daphne Caruana Galizia claimed to have "powerful people" backing them.
The newspaper also features an interview with the former University of Malta rector, who warns that generative AI has rendered traditional student assignments obsolete.
The Malta Independent also leads with Vince Muscat’s court testimony, highlighting his claim that the intention behind the car bomb was to kill rather than just injure the journalist.
Another story notes that official claims regarding bus overcrowding are being challenged as unrealistic compared to the daily experiences of commuters.
L-Orizzont reports that Malta has recorded the lowest level of tourism seasonality in the European Union, suggesting a more balanced industry performance across the year.
It also highlights that over 29,000 individuals have registered for the government's "AI for All" scholarship program.
In-Nazzjon focuses on the internal election within the Nationalist Party, where members are voting today to confirm Alex Borg as their leader.
The paper also covers a court ruling which found that the State Advocate violated the fundamental rights of two families regarding a property lease.