Former Economic Crimes Unit chief admits to police inaction on scandals
The second testimony of Ian Abdilla, the former head
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July 1, 2020 13:01
It looks bad because it is bad
“It looks bad, but it’s not.” So said Edward
Ryan Murdock
June 12, 2020 07:36
Call for Ali Sadr’s extradition to Malta after US government drops case
The US government has dropped its case against Iranian
The Shift Team
June 6, 2020 06:41
Empty words and technicalities
“No thanks, we’ve already got some.” That was the
Ryan Murdock
May 29, 2020 06:39
‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’
The Shift Team
May 24, 2020 19:30
Economic uncertainty ‘a breeding ground for fraud and financial crime’
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges in the
Gabriel Schembri
May 18, 2020 15:13
IMF warns Malta must address anti-money laundering deficiencies in light of economic risk
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Malta to
Joanna Demarco
April 12, 2020 19:44
Scandal games for quarantined kids
Social distancing, shop closures, and work from home have
Ryan Murdock
March 25, 2020 06:09
A crook led by crooks
Journalism has several aims, including educating, entertaining and informing,
Andre Delicata
March 19, 2020 13:55
No one believes Malta anymore
You know this isn’t working anymore, don’t you? No
Ryan Murdock
March 14, 2020 06:31
US court hears how Pilatus Bank owner hid nationality to avoid sanctions
The Assistant US Attorney has accused the owner of
Gabriel Schembri
March 5, 2020 12:44
‘It’s an uphill battle, but it’s possible’
The “positive” meetings with the Maltese government were a
Caroline Muscat
February 16, 2020 13:18
A corrupting island in a corrupting sea
Malta may not be a Mafia State after all.
Ryan Murdock
February 13, 2020 08:10
MFSA intervenes to block Gordon Debono’s second court-laundering scam
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has stepped in
The Shift Team
February 10, 2020 17:30
How Malta became a den of thieves
The revelations emerging from the public inquiry into Daphne
Andre Delicata
February 7, 2020 08:10
You’re about to reap what Joseph Muscat sowed
If you want to know the truth, read the
Ryan Murdock
January 24, 2020 06:00
Just say no, Joseph
Just because someone offers you something doesn’t mean you
Ryan Murdock
January 3, 2020 07:30
The Shift News 10 most read stories, reports, and investigations of 2019
The Shift published hundreds of reports, stories and investigations
The Shift Team
December 28, 2019 07:30
Egrant: ‘The most expensive cover up in Malta’s political history’
You won a difficult battle in court and gave
The Shift Team
December 22, 2019 17:20
Europe is worried about Joseph Muscat
This week’s European Parliament delegation’s urgent fact-finding mission to
The Shift Team
December 4, 2019 19:48
Protest moves to police headquarters
Protests calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph
The Shift Team
December 3, 2019 20:45
The failed state of the man who would be il-Kink
Malta’s democracy looks like someone in the last stages
Ryan Murdock
December 3, 2019 14:06
Parliament under siege as protestors turn the tables on MPs
Citizens gathered in front of parliament again on Monday
The Shift Team
December 2, 2019 20:31
Malta’s crisis of democracy
Castille Square was a sea of flags as thousands
The Shift Team
November 29, 2019 20:15
Cardona, Scicluna and Mizzi under investigation on hospitals deal
A judge has thrown out an appeal filed by
The Shift Team
November 29, 2019 10:30
Joseph Muscat’s fight for survival
There’s a hole in the space where Joseph Muscat’s
Ryan Murdock
November 28, 2019 07:52
Chaos in parliament as protest rages in Valletta
Protestors filled Valletta for the sixth time in less
The Shift Team
November 26, 2019 19:28
‘Impunity in any society erodes the rule of law’ – GRECO Executive Secretary
Malta needs an overall strategy and coherent risk-based approach
Alice Taylor
November 23, 2019 10:32
Who’s watching the watcher?
What if Yorgen Fenech decided to ask for a
Ryan Murdock
November 22, 2019 18:59
Owen Bonnici’s shattered serenity
Owen Bonnici had a bad night. Why would he
Ryan Murdock
November 21, 2019 14:54

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