Architects sound warning on changes to Ħal Ferħ development brief
As the wheels have been set in motion to
Juan Ameen
4 June 2020
‘DB trying to take us for a ride’ – mayor
St Julians mayor Albert Buttigieg has lashed out at
Gabriel Schembri
3 June 2020
Steward Healthcare US changes hands; asks for State bail out for Pennsylvania hospital
Steward Healthcare US Vice President Michael Callum issued an
Joanna Demarco
3 June 2020
‘I miss the anomaly that was Daphne’ – author of new children’s book
The life of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been
Gabriel Schembri
3 June 2020
European Court of Human Rights judgment sheds light on Mercieca case
The lack of disclosure by a judge that his
Juan Ameen
2 June 2020
‘I will kill you if you pin the murder on Chris Cardona’
A mysterious photograph, a death threat, a mobile phone
Joanna Demarco
1 June 2020
‘Time to challenge court practices’ – Chamber of Advocates
The President of the Chamber of Advocates Louis de
Victor Paul Borg
1 June 2020
Countries block travel from Malta despite Prime Minister’s reassurance
Bulgaria is the second country in the span of
Joanna Demarco
1 June 2020
€6 million in direct orders from the Prime Minister’s Office in 3 years
The Office of the Prime Minister dished out close
Caroline Muscat
31 May 2020
‘Lionel Gerada’s presence left no room for level playing field’ – event organisers
Event organisers have told The Shift that Lionel Gerada’s
The Shift Team
30 May 2020
‘Malta needs an umbrella investigation into corruption and journalist’s murder’
Malta needs an umbrella investigation that combines strengths across
Gabriel Schembri
30 May 2020
Politicians hold ‘disproportionate authority’ over public professionals
A public policy professor has warned of the disproportionate authority
Joanna Demarco
30 May 2020
Magisterial inquiry into Andreina Fenech Farrugia still open one year later
The magisterial inquiry into the alleged involvement of Andreina
Juan Ameen
29 May 2020
Omtzigt backs call for Europol Joint Investigation Team
Special Rapporteur Pieter Omtzigt called on the Maltese authorities
Juan Ameen
29 May 2020
Konrad Mizzi appointed canvasser to top MTA post despite criminal record
The man former Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi chose to
The Shift Team
29 May 2020
Ombudsman still lacking cooperation from public authorities
The Ombudsman has outed public authorities to the Venice
Juan Ameen
28 May 2020
Developers, architects say changes to PA applications can ‘curb abuse’
Changes to the Planning Authority’s (PA) development application that
Victor Paul Borg
28 May 2020
‘No documents’ on any perks, positions for Joseph and Michelle Muscat – OPM
The government has rejected a Freedom of Information (FOI)
Joanna Demarco
27 May 2020
Speedy conclusion of inquiry into migrant deaths ‘not normal’
Repubblika has expressed surprise and concern about the magisterial
Juan Ameen
27 May 2020
Cryptic reply from Health Ministry on science behind decision to relax COVID-19 measures
A request to the Health Ministry to publish the
Gabriel Schembri
27 May 2020
‘Floriana celebrations a result of mixed messages on pandemic’
It is easy for public outrage to turn onto
Gabriel Schembri
27 May 2020
Government says ‘no’ to Europol Joint Investigation Team
The Maltese authorities will not be requesting Europol to
Juan Ameen
26 May 2020
Hate Speech Unit receives 32 reports in seven months
The Hate Crime and Speech Unit, which was set
Gabriel Schembri
26 May 2020
HSBC mulls close or sale of Malta branch
Updated with company announcement of HSBC Malta. HSBC is
The Shift Team
26 May 2020
Darren and Gordon Debono feature in criminal complaint filed against Swiss trader who smuggled Libya oil
Trial International, a non governmental organisation fighting impunity for
Gabriel Schembri
26 May 2020
US congressman uses meeting with Muscat as alibi in CNN case
Republican US congressman Devin Nunes is using a 2018
Joanna Demarco
25 May 2020
Qala local council, NGO mount legal challenge against Joseph Portelli’s largest Gozo project
Legal proceedings initiated by the Qala Local Council and
Victor Paul Borg
25 May 2020
‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’
The Shift Team
24 May 2020
Joseph Muscat joins think tank funded by Azerbaijani government
Disgraced former Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has become
The Shift Team
23 May 2020
Flights from Russia, Libya, US flew to Malta for pact on Libya – report
Delegates from Russia, Libya, the United States, Turkey and
Joanna Demarco
23 May 2020