Today's front pages - June 14, 2026

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

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

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that the fireworks factory in Salina which dramatically blew up on June 1 was not insured, despite a history of incidents. The newspaper also carries a climate expert's warning that weather conditions in the Mediterranean, including Malta, will get worse with climate change. 

MaltaToday says the fireworks factory which blew up on June 1 was awaiting a safety upgrade.

The Malta Independent says Sandra Gauci, leader of ADPD is considering legal action over the gender mechanism for parliamentary representation that has kept her out of parliament. It also carried remarks by the president of the Malta Union of Teachers that parental disputes are increasingly burdening schools.

Illum, meanwhile, reports that according to various politicians and activists, the gender mechanism should be retained.

It-Torċa says that according to a police inspector, it would be a legal heresy to investigate a Serbian woman who allegedly worked as a forensic accountant on a magisterial inquiry without a warrant. A request for an investigation is being made by former prime minister Joseph Muscat. 

KullĦadd interviews the CEO of the Labour Party, who said that parties needed to be in continued renewal if they were to remain relevant. It also gives prominence to the opening of a new facility within the Hyatt hotel by the prime minister.

Il-Mument, meanwhile, carries remarks by the general secretary of the Nationalist Party, who said the Opposition would be vigilant against any abuse. It also reports that there is disappointment among some ministers and Labour MPs over the composition of the new Cabinet.

 

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