Analysis: Why withholding information erodes trust in law enforcement
On 1 March, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)
The Shift Team
March 7, 2024 18:30
Lands Minister avoiding reply on Valletta premises squatted by PM
Lands Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi is refusing to give
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March 7, 2024 16:49
Opinion: Taxpayer funding of the Labour Party’s campaigns
In July 2023, Nationalist Party MP Julie Zahra asked
Kevin Cassar
March 7, 2024 12:14
Company linked to PM positioned to win Enemalta’s ‘temporary’ power plant
United Equipment Company Ltd (UNEC) – a branch of
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March 7, 2024 08:04
Disinformation Watch: Framing the Sofia public inquiry narrative
Following the publication of the Jean Paul Sofia public
Sean Montebello
March 6, 2024 18:13
Four storey Għajnsielem flats, shops approved despite case officer refusal
The Planning Authority has approved a permit to construct
Sean Montebello
March 6, 2024 11:05
No Infrastructure Malta employees declare conflict of interest, receiving gifts
Out of the 104 employees currently stationed at the
The Shift Team
March 6, 2024 08:00
Grech’s film festival costs exceed more than two years of local industry funding
Johann Grech’s extravagant film festival last summer, supposedly to
The Shift Team
March 5, 2024 17:15
Graffitti calls on Xemxija residents to oppose second ‘monstrous’ development
A recent proposal for a 13-storey tower in Xemxija
Sean Montebello
March 5, 2024 12:53
Report: SLAPPs, spyware, media bashing threatens Europe’s journalists, EU must do more
Vexatious lawsuits are a significant concern and impediment for
Alice Taylor
March 5, 2024 09:04
Sacked minister set to become ambassador but retains parliament seat
Sacked Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia is set to be
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March 5, 2024 07:26
Portelli sold off Dingli apartments months before Planning Authority application
A newly proposed five-storey apartment block in Dingli was
Sean Montebello
March 4, 2024 17:22
Ombudsman launches investigation into abuse of horse stable construction permits
The Ombudsman’s office has launched an investigation into the
Sean Montebello
March 4, 2024 14:48
‘Embarrassment to science’: Birdlife submits findings on trapping ahead of EU court case
Environmental NGO Birdlife Malta has submitted a report to
Sean Montebello
March 4, 2024 12:31
Prime minister’s brother-in-law receives direct order for unspecified legal services
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s brother-in-law, Albert Zerafa, has been
The Shift Team
March 4, 2024 11:39
Our commitment to transparency: financial statement for 2022
We retain our commitment to transparency as a community-funded
Caroline Muscat
March 3, 2024 16:08
Lands Authority tender to legalise public land takeover after false declarations
The Lands Authority allowed a block of flats to
The Shift Team
March 3, 2024 09:31
No money for Europride contractors as government blocks information on costs
Tens of contractors involved in organising the government’s Europride
The Shift Team
March 2, 2024 16:30
Sofia inquiry: Despite Malta Enterprise’s ‘incompetence’, chair won’t resign
Malta Enterprise Chairman William Wait will not resign from
Sean Montebello
March 2, 2024 14:00
Gozitan developer’s Naxxar sheep farm proposal latest in a string of similar applications
Gozitan developer Francesco Raniero Grima is seeking Planning Authority
Sean Montebello
March 2, 2024 12:00
Elderly former ministers receiving thousands in annual package as PM’s ‘special envoys’
Aqra dan l-artiklu bil-Malti Prime Minister Robert Abela is
The Shift Team
March 2, 2024 09:39
Illegal batching plants to continue without permits for at least 4 years
Tista taqra dan l-artiklu bil-Malti. Illegal tarmac and concrete
The Shift Team
March 1, 2024 17:01
Developer seeks sanctioning of illegal Qormi Wolt Market warehouse
According to a Planning Authority enforcement notice, the Qormi
Sean Montebello
March 1, 2024 12:16
Opinion: The depravity of despots
“Hundreds of flowers and candles laid to honour the
Kevin Cassar
March 1, 2024 09:57
Johann Grech presents no invoices for €4 million spent on film festival
Aqra dan l-artiklu bil-Malti Malta’s Film Commissioner Johann Grech
The Shift Team
March 1, 2024 08:36
European prosecutors office busts EU-wide VAT fraud ring involving Malta
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has busted an organisation
Alice Taylor
February 29, 2024 17:18
Valletta residents to protest over Evans Building privatisation
A group of Valletta residents under the name ‘Residenti
The Shift Team
February 29, 2024 15:18
Fast ferry competitors join forces to get €4.5 million tender
Competitors Virtu Ferries and Gozo Fast Ferry have joined
The Shift Team
February 29, 2024 13:49
Lack of editorial independence, ‘problematic’ party media main issues in Malta’s media landscape
The most serious issue facing Malta’s media freedom landscape
Alice Taylor
February 29, 2024 12:36
State broadcaster loses €5 million in 10 years despite €40 million in subsidies
The public broadcaster, PBS, has lost a total of
The Shift Team
February 29, 2024 09:18

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