Today's front pages - March 22, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
The following are the top stories in Malta'[s newspapers on Sunday.
Times of Malta leads with the silence of the Gozo diocese in the wake of a court judgment which confirmed a priest brokered a deal for a family to drop its claim that their 14-year-old daughter had been raped by three Nadur brothers.
The newspaper also reports that Storm Harry caused over €12 million in insured damage.
The Malta Independent on Sunday says the Church is moving to shape AI's moral boundaries as a priest-philosopher warned of risks. The newspaper also carries remarks by the CEO of the Malta Development Bank about how 90% of the bank's clients are SMEs.
MaltaToday says the major parties are struggling to find 'star' candidates as the general election approaches.
Illum says the prime minister is keeping the cards close to his chest about the election date. It also reports on backing by the Association of Catering Establishments for reduced VAT on restaurant services.
KullĦadd says the return of Manoel Island to the people and its transformation into a national park is a dream that is coming true.
It-Torċa says a proposal for the appointment of a parliamentary commissioner for the disciplined forces would improve protection for workers' rights. The idea was discussed by the Cabinet on Monday.
Il-Mument slams government proposals which would limit the ministerial declaration of assets. It also says that a drifting Russian tanker which was abandoned after an explosion, remains a danger to Malta, although it has drifted south.