Heritage watchdog’s go-ahead for Manoel Island development given despite concerns
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) overlooked important considerations
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UNESCO joins growing list of international organisations calling on Malta to reform its FOI Act
UNESCO is the latest to join calls for for
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Ggantija’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status at risk over plans for flats in buffer zone
UNESCO is in dialogue with the Maltese government about
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UNESCO ambassador, culture minister silent on Ggantija apartments controversy
Malta’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Gozitan Monsignor Joe Vella Gauci,
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Former It-Torca editor appointed UNESCO Valletta manager
Over a decade after UNESCO – the world cultural
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Minister admits UNESCO has waited 12 years for Valletta World Heritage reports
Culture minister Owen Bonnici admitted that the government has
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October 27, 2023 15:30
UNESCO ‘not concerned’ about ongoing Co-Cathedral works – Vella Gauci
Malta’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Gozitan Monsignor Joe Vella Gauci,
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October 18, 2023 14:04
Valletta’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status at risk following government inaction
Malta’s capital city, Valletta, is at risk of losing
The Shift Team
October 12, 2023 14:14
UNESCO raises fresh concerns over works at Co-Cathedral
UNESCO has raised fresh concerns over construction works at
The Shift Team
September 30, 2023 13:20
UNESCO comes down hard on Valletta’s Iniala Hotel as PA takes no action
UNESCO, the United Nation’s authority for protecting World Heritage
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July 20, 2023 09:34
‘If we don’t fight for press freedom, who will?’
The Shift News’ six-month investigation into Labour’s secret online
Julian Delia
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Platform to combat disinformation discussed at Croatian media festival
A pilot project to create a platform that will
Julian Delia
September 10, 2021 18:41
Populism encourages online trolls to harass female journalists – UNESCO
Anonymous online trolls and political actors are among the
Gabriel Schembri
December 23, 2020 12:05
‘Let journalists work’: Strong statements on World Press Freedom Day
The need for transparent and uncensored information was the
Gabriel Schembri
May 3, 2020 14:25
UN Chief rejects proposal by 70 organisations for journalists’ safety
The United Nations Secretary General has “no plans” to
November 5, 2019 12:03
Interactive map showcases journalists killed worldwide for their stories
More than 1000 journalists were killed over the past
November 1, 2019 14:32
UNESCO launches Truth Never Dies campaign
The Shift News has teamed up with UNESCO to
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November 3, 2018 14:31
‘Impunity prospering in Malta’ – International Federation of Journalists
The case of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia highlights
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November 2, 2018 10:30
The toxic price of impunity
The killing of journalists affects the whole of society
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Bulgarians mourns slain journalist amid calls for international independent investigation
Bulgarians across the country mourned the death of 30-year
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October 10, 2018 09:09
National mechanisms for journalist safety not enough – Press Emblem Campaign
The Press Emblem Campaign called for a “more robust
September 18, 2018 17:13
‘Impunity’ is greatest challenge to journalists’ safety’ – Human Rights Council
The safety of journalists around the world continues to
September 10, 2018 18:51

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