Today's front pages - March 8, 2026
The top stories in Malta's Sunday newspapers
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers.
The Sunday Times of Malta leads with fears that the Iran war could cause a spike in prices as businesses report higher shipping costs. The newspaper also reports that Malta faces a hefty bill as a wrecked, abandoned Russian gas tanker drifts into its waters.
The Malta Independent on Sunday leads with yet another warning from geologists that Malta's planning and construction systems are failing to integrate even the most basic geological safeguards. It also reports that the ITS campus at Smartcity is expected to be up and running in 2029.
MaltaToday and Illum lead with a survey of showing intentions showing Labour ahead of the PN by 7,500 votes.
MaltaToday quotes the finance minister saying the energy subsidies must stay, amid the Iran war.
Illum says a site in Swieqi being handed to Valletta FC had been promised to a Swieqi football club and a softball team.
It-Torċa gives prominence to remarks by the general secretary of the General Workers Union about the need for a work-life balance.
KullĦadd features comments by the Prime Minister that the government will continue to promote equality as the world celebrates Women's Day.
Il-Mument leads with the evacuation of Maltese people from the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.