Parliament summer recess, prime time for sneaking in legislation
When Culture Minister Owen Bonnici issued Legal Notice 201/23
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September 7, 2023 15:51
Timid by design: The Standards Commissioner’s reluctance to investigate
In his latest decision, the Commissioner for Standards in
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August 27, 2023 17:23
Jimmy Lai’s protest conviction only partially overturned
On Monday, Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists
Elizabeth De Gaetano
August 14, 2023 14:12
Domestic violence still an urgent issue, government response still slow
A newly founded team specialising in domestic violence has
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August 11, 2023 13:18
From weapon to shield: The long road to an EU law to protect your right to know
As the European Parliament, the European Council and the
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July 17, 2023 10:15
European Parliament approves anti-SLAPP directive
On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted on a more
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July 12, 2023 12:43
Civil society, journalists’ organisations urge Council to drop spyware exemption
In a joint open letter to the Council of
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June 23, 2023 12:29
House of mirrors: Vitals, Ciantar and disinformation
The noise surrounding allegations against Carmen Ciantar, coupled with
Caroline Muscat
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June 18, 2023 07:30
Council’s anti-SLAPP position ‘falls far short of the original objective’ – EFJ
Press freedom organisations have expressed concern following the adoption
Elizabeth De Gaetano
June 12, 2023 11:04
The Shift joins media leaders worldwide calling for the release of Jimmy Lai
The Shift and prominent media leaders worldwide have joined
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May 16, 2023 16:57
Malta’s ranking in RSF’s press freedom index hits an all-time low
The World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders
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May 3, 2023 09:24
Freedom of expression organisations back Aquilina’s request for protection
International freedom of expression and journalists’ organisations have issued
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April 26, 2023 17:08
Police protection sought for Repubblika President Robert Aquilina
Lawyer Therese Commodini Cachia has sent a letter to
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April 26, 2023 10:51
Keith Schembri’s PAC testimony stalled as constitutional case is to be filed
Joseph Muscat’s former chief of staff Keith Schembri’s third
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April 25, 2023 17:26
Post-Qatargate lobbying: MEPs will have to ‘cool off’ for six months after office
The Bureau of the European Parliament yesterday adopted its
Elizabeth De Gaetano
April 19, 2023 15:03
Propaganda propping up a party
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s government survives scandal after scandal.
Elizabeth De Gaetano
April 10, 2023 14:56
Notarial Council condemns Manuel Cuschieri’s targeting of Robert Aquilina
The Maltese Notarial Council has strongly condemned Labour propagandist
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April 4, 2023 15:22
‘No Member State is immune to media freedom and pluralism threats’ – Věra Jourová
The Media Freedom Act will be the legacy of
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March 30, 2023 10:54
Keith Schembri downplays his role in Electrogas project during PAC grilling
In a rare public appearance, the chief of staff
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 28, 2023 18:24
Abela’s arguments against Jean Paul Sofia public inquiry identical to Muscat’s
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s justifications for refusing to initiate
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 22, 2023 12:31
The public broadcaster’s abysmal standards on reporting violence against women
The “lack of impartiality”, as defined by our political
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 21, 2023 12:30
‘Absurd and insulting’: press organisations react to Degiorgio’s new prison leave request
International press freedom organisations and local civil society groups
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 17, 2023 15:42
‘Self-defeating’: Swedish presidency criticised on anti-SLAPP Directive
Members of the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE)
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March 16, 2023 13:30
ECA flags Malta’s direct orders, same contractors repeatedly winning tenders
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has flagged how
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 14, 2023 15:38
Women’s Day: ‘Political will needed’ for better protection
For any real change to better protect women, activists
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 8, 2023 15:44
Caruana Galizia public inquiry recommendations not being implemented in good faith – CoE report
The annual report by the Council of Europe’s Platform
Elizabeth De Gaetano
March 7, 2023 14:06
Slovakia marks five years since Ján Kuciak’s assassination
As Slovakia marks the fifth anniversary of the assassination
Elizabeth De Gaetano
February 21, 2023 13:58
‘What benefits journalists benefits audiences’ – New book presents proposals for strengthening journalism in Malta
Drawing on their knowledge and experience of Malta’s media
Elizabeth De Gaetano
February 14, 2023 15:09
MEPs call on European Commission for more detailed recommendations in its annual rule of law report
In their evaluation of the European Commission’s latest rule
Elizabeth De Gaetano
February 7, 2023 16:50
Political advertising for European Parliament elections is about to change
The stricter rules on political advertising adopted by MEPs
Elizabeth De Gaetano
February 7, 2023 12:29

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