Today's front pages – June 7, 2026

Highlights from Sunday's newspapers

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

Times of Malta reports that Monday's massive fireworks explosion caused property damage up to two kilometres away and highlights the creative ways some voters chose to spoil their ballots in the recent election.

The Malta Independent provides an analysis of the 2026 general election results, noting the Labour Party’s historic fourth consecutive win and the Nationalist Party’s renewed momentum under leader Alex Borg.

Malta Today details the scores of damage reports filed by residents following the Salini fireworks explosion and reports on MP Conrad Borg Manche’s plans to table a family court reform bill.

It-Torċa describes Prime Minister Robert Abela’s new cabinet as the youngest and most inclusive in history, with record representation for women and Gozitans.

Il-Mument features an interview with Borg, who pledges to continue strengthening and renewing the party after its improved electoral performance.

Kulħadd outlines Abela’s busy start to his new mandate and reports on a positive economic credit rating for Malta issued by S&P Global Ratings.

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