Today's front pages - June 20, 2026

A look at what's making headlines in local newspapers this Saturday

These are the leading stories making front-page headlines in Malta this Saturday.

Times of Malta reports that an internal inquiry has been launched after convicted murderer Adrian Agius of the 'Ta' Maksar' group was caught accessing the internet via a laptop from his prison cell.

The newspaper also highlights the anger of parents whose children attend the Wardija Resource Centre, after they learned that the principal they describe as a "hero" is being transferred. 

The Malta Independent highlights the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council's endorsement of the government's 2026 economic forecasts and the official launch of the cable-laying vessel for the second Malta-Italy interconnector.

L-Orizzont features an interview with outgoing Speaker Anġlu Farrugia, who expresses his readiness to continue serving the country if called upon, while also covering Prime Minister Robert Abela’s firm stance on EU cohesion policy.

In-Nazzjon focuses on the opening of the 15th legislature since Independence and PN leader Alex Borg’s nomination of Bernard Grech for the position of Deputy Speaker.

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