Today's front pages - March 12, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Thursday.
Times of Malta leads with Finance Minister Clyde Caruana telling Parliament Malta has a "war chest" worth €250 million, over and above what it currently spends on subsidies, to potentially cushion the blow of the war in the Gulf.
The newspaper also reports that half of Malta’s waste-separation fines come from just three towns: Gżira, Msida and St Paul’s Bay.
The Malta Independent leads with the Court of Appeal ordering the Labour Party to vacate its club in Santa Venera within 40 days, upholding a decision by the Rent Regulation Board.
It also reports Eurostat figures revealing that almost three-fifths (58%) of people in Malta did not use public transport in 2024.
L-orizzont features warnings from one transport operator, who says the war on Iran will impact transport and logistics costs for Malta, and a visit by the prime minister to De La Salle senior school, where he discussed future career aspirations with students.
The paper also features Judge Edward Grima asking the police to update the court on the search being carried out for Vitals inquiry witness Jeremy Harbinson, and news that property sales have increased, with the largest number of sales seen in St Paul’s Bay.
Malta Business Weekly gives prominence to international affairs, reporting on disruptions to global ocean freight and air cargo beyond the shocks seen in the oil markets. It also features opinion pieces from a number of authors.