PEN International calls on government to ‘urgently reconsider’ Jason Micallef’s promotion
PEN International has called on the Maltese government to review the decision... View more
Jason Micallef
Liberal laws, illiberal uses
A lot has been said about the judge, Giovanni Grixti, who has... View more
‘If we lose the free press, we cease to be a democracy’
“His aim is to confuse the public, so that the citizens –... View more
MEP lambasts political interference in Maltese cultural scene
MEP Francis Zammit Dimech has once again hit out at political interference... View more
Schroedinger’s (Mus)Cat
In most areas of our life we all understand that some opinions... View more
Malta: ‘A total lack of accountability’ – PEN
An open letter by PEN International to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on... View more
Public roles and private rants
In an ideal world, you can say whatever you want and no... View more
EXCLUSIVE Naomi Klein in Malta: ‘It reminds me of Donald Trump’
There are moments in life where everything makes sense and things seem... View more
‘Malta is not living up to its obligation to guarantee freedom of expression’
International press freedom organisations have urged the Maltese government to enhance efforts... View more
A Dark Day for Freedom of Expression in Malta
By Sarah Clarke, Advocacy Manager, PEN International. This is a dark day... View more
The State of Siege
“Isn’t it fascinating that Nazis always manage to adopt the word freedom?”... View more
Malta for Dummies #4: Cultural absurdity
In Malta, where everything is upside down and topsy-turvy, this guide is... View more
The call for justice will not be silenced
I was discussing the situation in Malta with a bemused Irish friend... View more
Disinformation Watch #13: Astroturfing – manufacturing political support
Claims that a pro-government network of online trolls manufacture the illusion of... View more
Disinformation Watch #10: The Blame Game: Government’s reaction to a journalist’s assassination
On the day marking nine months since the assassination of journalist Daphne... View more
Family hits back at Justice Minister’s comments on investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination
Justice Minister Owen Bonnici will not sack Valletta 2018 chairman Jason Micallef... View more
UPDATED: Owen Bonnici defends V18 chairman in grilling at twin capital of culture
Updated to include reaction from CEO of Leeuwarden Friesland F2018 Tjeerd van... View more
PEN International calls for action against ‘public officials’ who threaten freedom of speech
PEN International called on the Maltese authorities to sanction “senior public officials”... View more
PEN International calls on government to ‘urgently reconsider’ Jason Micallef’s promotion
PEN International has called on the Maltese government to review the decision... View more
Liberal laws, illiberal uses
A lot has been said about the judge, Giovanni Grixti, who has... View more
‘If we lose the free press, we cease to be a democracy’
“His aim is to confuse the public, so that the citizens –... View more
MEP lambasts political interference in Maltese cultural scene
MEP Francis Zammit Dimech has once again hit out at political interference... View more
Schroedinger’s (Mus)Cat
In most areas of our life we all understand that some opinions... View more
Malta: ‘A total lack of accountability’ – PEN
An open letter by PEN International to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on... View more
Public roles and private rants
In an ideal world, you can say whatever you want and no... View more
EXCLUSIVE Naomi Klein in Malta: ‘It reminds me of Donald Trump’
There are moments in life where everything makes sense and things seem... View more
‘Malta is not living up to its obligation to guarantee freedom of expression’
International press freedom organisations have urged the Maltese government to enhance efforts... View more
A Dark Day for Freedom of Expression in Malta
By Sarah Clarke, Advocacy Manager, PEN International. This is a dark day... View more
