Study highlights lawsuits targeting media in Malta as ‘problematic practice’ in Europe
SLAPP threats in Malta are highlighted as one of
Gabriel Schembri
August 5, 2020 13:51
Věra Jourová stresses importance of journalism amid COVID-19 ‘infodemic’
The unprecedented “infodemic” that emerged during the pandemic has
Joanna Demarco
June 9, 2020 10:30
EU Public Prosecutor’s Office risks delay because Maltese government ‘seeking loyalists’ – report
The recruitment standards in selecting candidates for the new
Joanna Demarco
June 8, 2020 10:49
Weaponisation of the law suppressing scrutiny of power
Over 25 press freedom organisations have written to the
Joanna Demarco
May 21, 2020 09:13
The Disgraced Offices of Joseph Muscat
Europe Day came and went with a quiet whimper
Jacques René Zammit
May 11, 2020 08:27
Commission cannot comment on Malta’s decision to close ports
The European Commission has stated it cannot comment on
Joanna Demarco
April 15, 2020 12:24
Will Pilatus Bank owner cooperate with justice or try to flee?
As the court case against Pilatus Bank owner, Ali
Gabriel Schembri
March 30, 2020 15:30
Mandatory quarantine leaves tourists in Malta stranded and with hotel bills
The government’s recent measure to impose a 14-day quarantine
March 17, 2020 13:20
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Unregulated money flow in politics undermines democracy’
Strengthening a country’s integrity is one of the key
Joanna Demarco
February 23, 2020 17:35
European journalists highlight Malta’s press freedom alerts in report
Five press freedom alerts reported to the Council of
Joanna Demarco
February 10, 2020 11:56
EU legislation must cover everybody affected by SLAPP – 27 NGOs
Twenty-seven international organisations have written to European Commissioner Vice
Joanna Demarco
January 28, 2020 15:13
Activists protest against environmental damage at World Economic Forum
In the past few days, hundreds of protesters took
Joanna Demarco
January 22, 2020 16:36
‘Shortfall in affordable housing’ contributing to forms of homelessness
The majority of people (65%) who used the YMCA
Joanna Demarco
January 22, 2020 10:10
Maltese bank part of Mafia trail to hide millions from EU agricultural aid
A Maltese bank formed part of a “complex trail
Joanna Demarco
January 16, 2020 17:44
Busuttil’s top Brussels post ‘a testament to his abilities’ – Adrian Delia
The appointment of former opposition leader Simon Busuttil as
Joanna Demarco
January 14, 2020 20:52
2019: The Shift’s investigation highlights
2019 was another significant year of investigative work for
Joanna Demarco
December 29, 2019 16:28
Qatari royal family members gained Maltese citizenship in 2018
Five family members of the extensive Qatari royal Al
The Shift Team
December 28, 2019 16:29
Freedom of speech top priority for Maltese – Eurobarometer
Malta was one of the top countries in the
The Shift Team
December 26, 2019 12:42
Joseph is the leader Malta deserves
The Maltese Dream of piracy and easy money is
Ryan Murdock
July 9, 2019 06:53
Horses for EU courses
Last month’s European Parliament (EP) election result – its
Ranier Fsadni
June 23, 2019 06:00
Grand Theft Europe: Malta’s role in a scam worth €50 billion annually
Companies in Malta at the centre of scams by
Caroline Muscat
May 7, 2019 06:28
18% increase in deaths on the road in Malta
Malta experienced an 18% increase in fatal accidents on
The Shift Team
May 6, 2019 14:14
Propaganda, disinformation and social media limiting democracy – EP report
Concerted propaganda and disinformation campaigns are limiting democracy, human
Alice Taylor
April 22, 2019 19:06
Two days before deadline, Electoral Commission still providing incorrect information on voter registration
Two days before the deadline for registering to vote
Alice Taylor
March 29, 2019 10:07
European civil liberties NGOs brand Labour Party ‘anti-EU’ ahead of elections
A Europe-wide campaign being waged by human rights organisations prior
The Shift Team
March 4, 2019 06:00
Lurve for country
We have been warned. A pandemic of love of
Ranier Fsadni
February 24, 2019 07:48
Bulgaria set to cancel its cash for passport scheme
Bulgaria, one of only three EU Member States selling
The Shift Team
January 23, 2019 06:59
It’s a right, not a provocation
The government’s actions to suppress freedom of expression and
Andrew Galea
September 22, 2018 10:14
‘Europe must remain a tolerant, open continent’ – Juncker’s State of the Union
Migration dominated European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s fourth annual
Caroline Muscat
September 12, 2018 11:09
Disinformation Watch #17: Crime, corruption and Edward Scicluna’s fantasies
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna is under fire for his
The Shift Team
September 9, 2018 12:20

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