11

Oct

“We won’t rest until we get full justice for Daphne” – David Casa 

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reiterated the Parliament’s commitment to the rule of law and protection of journalists. Soeaking to a well-attended crowd of MEPs, journalists, and representatives of European…

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05

Jul

Suspect George Degiorgio confesses to killing Daphne Caruana Galizia , says hit was “just business”

VALLETTA, July 5 (Reuters) - The man accused of detonating a car bomb that killed a prominent Maltese journalist has confessed to the crime in an interview with a Reuters reporter and…

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14

Oct

Forbidden Stories win first edition of The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize

Updated 1240: The winners of the first edition of The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism are Forbidden Stories, for their work on The Pegasus Project. A team of independent…

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22

Sep

Malta: Court orders phone-tapping reference expunged from evidence in Degiorgio trial

The Criminal Court of Appeal has partially upheld a request to expunge references made to phone-tapping by Police Superintendent Keith Arnaud when he testified before the Court of Magistrates in…

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30

Aug

Malta: Yorgen Fenech to face fresh financial crime charges

The man accused of conspiring to murder Daphne Caruana Galizia is expected to also face charges linked to financial crime on Monday. Yorgen Fenech is due to be arraigned in…

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24

Aug

Malta: Keith Schembri phone data ‘not relevant’ to murder probe, police chief says

Data analysed from one of Keith Schembri’s phones has no relevance to the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation, the police commissioner has informed the courts.   On Monday, alleged murder…

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10

Aug

Malta: “Government undermining recommendations of public inquiry” – Graffitti

The conclusions and recommendations of the inquiry on the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia are being undermined, as while the Government says it will take action, it is neglecting its…

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09

Aug

Malta: Yorgen Fenech funded Degiorgio brothers’ legal aid, court hears

Yorgen Fenech helped fund the Degiorgio brothers' legal defence following their arrest, the court heard on Monday. The compilation of evidence against Fenech continued this morning, with middleman-turned-state witness Melvin Theuma testifying…

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03

Aug

Malta: Assistant police chief Ian Abdilla suspended

Assistant police commissioner Ian Abdilla, who has been widely criticised for inaction over the Panama Papers investigations, has been suspended by police commissioner Angelo Gafà.  The former Economic Crimes Unit…

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02

Aug

Malta: Witness refuses to testify against Fenech in fear of self-incrimination

A witness refused to testify against Yorgen Fenech, fearing that she could incriminate herself in light of separate proceedings against her. The witness was called to testify on the secret…

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30

Jul

Malta: Ministers have no comment after public inquiry slams their ‘inaction’

Ministers were tight-lipped on Friday morning when asked for their reaction to the damning conclusions of a public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.   Former Prime…

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30

Jul

Malta: Apology accepted: Caruana Galizia family want full accountability after inquiry report

The family of Daphne Caruana Galizia have accepted the Prime Minister's apology on the State's shortcomings for having fostered the environment that led to the journalist's assassination. During a press event, Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Paul said that…

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30

Jul

Malta: MPs’ urgent debate on Daphne inquiry treads familiar ground

Parliament interrupted its summer recess to debate the findings of the inquiry looking into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, though the debate added little new to the the conversation.…

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30

Jul

Malta News Briefing – Friday 30 July 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Ministers were tight-lipped on Friday morning when asked for their reaction to the damning conclusions of a public inquiry into…

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30

Jul

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that President George Vella must apologise on behalf of the state after a court said it should "shoulder responsibility" for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.…

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29

Jul

Malta: Joseph Muscat ‘enabled impunity’ leading to Daphne murder, inquiry finds

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat has been singled out by an inquiry board for enabling a culture of impunity in the lead up to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination. The board attributed…

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29

Jul

Malta: Caruana Galizia inquiry board proposes police unit to protect journalists

A board of inquiry appointed to investigate the circumstances leading to the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has called for the appointment of a police unit entrusted with protecting…

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06

Jul

Malta: Yorgen Fenech loses bid to stop police testimony on information he gave them

Yorgen Fenech acted prematurely in trying to block police testimony about information he gave them in the hope of getting a presidential pardon, a court has ruled. Fenech has been…

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22

Jun

Call for entries for Daphne Caruana Galizia prize launched

Journalists and media organisations can as of today submit their investigative work to be in a chance to be the first winners of The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism,…

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17

Jun

Malta: Caruana Galizia public inquiry ‘will conclude its duties by 15 July’

The public inquiry into whether the State did enough to prevent the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has announced that it will be concluding its duties by 15 July.…

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08

Jun

Malta: Daphne killers knew of police raid down to the hour-Vince Muscat

Men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had information about an impending police raid down to the hour when it was to take place, one of the journalist’s killers…

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31

May

Malta: Theuma’s testimony put off until Thursday

State witness Melvin Theuma who acted as a go between murder suspect Yorgen Fenech and the three alleged hitmen will continue testifying against Fenech on Thursday. Fenech stands accused of…

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25

May

Malta: Melvin Theuma was told freemasons had to pay €100,000 for Caruana Galizia murder

Pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma had been told that an individual involved in freemasonry had to pay Vince Muscat €100,000 for Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Theuma was testifying on Tuesday in…

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20

May

Malta: PM must take immediate action on Carmelo Abela – Bernard Grech

Opposition leader Bernard Grech is calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate action against Minister Carmelo Abela, who was implicated in the 2010 HSBC heist by the alleged assassins…

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10

May

Malta: Joseph Muscat files for libel over social media post claiming he blew up Caruana Galizia

Joseph Muscat has filed a libel suit against lawyer Christian Grima over a Facebook post that claimed the former prime minister blew up Daphne Caruana Galizia. It was Muscat, who…

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29

Apr

Labour government is protecting criminals, David Casa reiterates

The Labour government is protecting criminals and Maltese people need to be protected, MEP David Casa told the European Parliament today. Speaking during a debate on the investigation into the…

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29

Apr

92% of MEPs vote in favour of resolution expressing concern on possible Ministerial involvement in Caruana Galizia murder

The European Parliament has expressed its deep concern about the latest revelations in the investigations into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, in particular the possible involvement of government ministers…

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22

Apr

Malta: Council of Europe asked to investigate Rosianne Cutajar

The Council of Europe is being asked to “look into” the behaviour of Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar during a debate on a report probing the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia…

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21

Apr

Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the next election should not be seen as business as usual.Bernard Grech has been performing well in opinion polls and has been making inroads. In…

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20

Apr

Malta: Degiorgio want President to ignore government’s decision to deny them pardon

The two men charged with planting the bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia have asked the President to ignore the government’s recommendation to reject their request for a pardon to…

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19

Apr

Malta: Silvio Debono withdraws 19 libel cases against Caruana Galizia heirs after reaching agreement

DB Group owner Silvio Debono and the Caruana Galizia family have reached an agreement to withdraw 19 libel proceedings that Debono opened against Daphne Caruana Galizia four years ago. Debono…

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16

Apr

Malta: Koħħu says only Chris Cardona could provide intelligence on Daphne Caruana Galizia

Self-confessed Daphne Caruana Galizia hitman Vincent Muscat told George and Alfred Degiorgio, accused of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, that former Labour deputy leader and economy minister Chris Cardona…

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15

Apr

Four new judges announced – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 April 2021 – UPDATED

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Malta recorded the biggest slump in retail volume within the EU in February while most other member states made a…

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30

Mar

Covid-19 cases below 900 / Malta News Briefing – 30 March 2021

Updated 1420 - Prof Charmaine Gauci hints at re-opening of schools Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci today gave a strong hint that schools might re-open after the Easter holiday, saying…

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29

Mar

Daphne Foundation calls for fresh charges against Yorgen Fenech, Keith Schembri, Konrad Mizzi

The family of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have called for charges against against Yorgen Fenech, Keith Schembri, Konrad Mizzi, the extradition of Cheng Chen and for action against advisory…

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29

Mar

Money trail from Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder probe stretches to China

By Stephen Grey, Engen Tham, Jacob Borg and Christoph Giesen (Reuters) - A widening investigation into allegations of high-level corruption on the island of Malta, first levelled by murdered journalist…

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29

Mar

Malta: China energy negotiator in Enemalta deals is behind Macbridge

A Chinese negotiator involved in multi-million euro deals by Enemalta is behind a secret company suspected of being set up to pay kickbacks to Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi.  Year-long…

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29

Mar

Malta: Court will decree on bail requests for Keith Schembri et tomorrow morning at 8.30am

The compilation of evidence against former Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister Keith Schembri, his father Alfio Schembri, Malcolm Scerri and Robert Zammit continued this afternoon,…

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29

Mar

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that clean air should be central to the health policy of any Maltese government. The harbour project providing shore-side electricity for cruise liners and roll-on roll-off…

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24

Mar

302 persons recover from Covid-19 / Business support measures extended: Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 March 2021

Updated 1234 - Covid-19 Update 101 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Wednesday, with 302 recoveries lowering down the number of active cases significantly, to 2,276. 2,789 swab tests…

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24

Mar

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s killers should not be pardoned, family insists

Brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio should not be granted a presidential pardon, Daphne Caruana Galizia's family has insisted. The family recalled that full justice can only be served if Daphne’s…

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23

Mar

Malta: Agius brothers and associates to be indicted over Caruana Galizia and Chircop murders after magistrate finds enough evidence

The court rules that there is enough prima facie evidence to indict Adrian Agius, his brother Robert Agius, Jamie Vella and George Degiorgio over their involvement in the murders of Carmel…

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23

Mar

Malta: Degiorgio brothers seek pardon to tell all about Daphne murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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23

Mar

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder suspects ask for presidential pardon in exchange for testimony implicating an ex-minister in murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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16

Mar

U.S. Embassy nominates Matthew Caruana Galizia for “International Anticorruption Champions” Award

Matthew Caruana Galizia has been nominated for the newly launched International Anticorruption Champions Award by the US Embassy in Malta. Gwendolyn “Wendy” Green, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, recently paid tribute to Mr. Matthew…

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12

Mar

Five more Covid-19 deaths / Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that the Nationalist Party has nominated lawyer David Bonello to sit on the new Building and Construction Authority. MaltaToday reports that…

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11

Mar

Malta: ‘Kill her, even if she’s with others’: hitman details Daphne murder plot

One of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassins on Thursday identified a stream of high-profile leaks intended to benefit the perpetrators. Former minister Chris Cardona, his associate David Gatt, chief of staff…

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05

Mar

Malta: Magistrate withdraws from case against Daphne bomb suspects

Magistrate Nadine Lia recused herself from hearing the case of the compilation of evidence against the Agius brother known as Ta’ Maksar and George De Giorgio. The later accused in…

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01

Mar

Malta: Koħħu to testify against Degiorgio brothers

Vince Muscat known as il-Koħħu will be witnessing against the Degiorgio brothers in the case in which they are accused of murdering investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Muscat was accused…

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25

Feb

Malta: Bernard Grech accuses Prime Minister of weakness on Rosianne Cutajar’s ‘temporary’ resignation

Rosianne Cutajar has resigned from her post as Parliamentary Secretary pending the outcome of an investigation before the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life.  Source Times of Malta Updated 1547

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25

Feb

PS Rosianne Cutajar resigns: Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 February 2021

Times of Malta reports that the police had had seven reports of incidents involving the same contractor who was working on a site in Sta Venera last March when an…

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25

Feb

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks back at events happening in the past two days in connection with the Caruana Galizia murder and argues that to ensure that justice is truly…

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24

Feb

Bars to remain closed in March / Measures at care homes reduced – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that lecturers, staff faced long waits as they lined up for a COVID-19 vaccine MaltaToday reports that Libyan prime minister designate…

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23

Feb

Three held on suspicion of supplying bomb that killed Malta journalist – Man pleads guilty for murdering Caruana Galizia

Prime Minister Robert Abela will be giving a statement at 7:45pm on the latest developments in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case. Earlier on Tuesday one of the three persons…

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17

Feb

Malta: Vince Muscat pulls challenge to Daphne murder prosecution, in surprise move

Vincent Muscat, one of the three men accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia, on Wednesday withdrew an appeal against a court’s rejection of his pre-trial pleas.  That decision suggests Muscat…

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29

Jan

Malta: Country needs Italy-style anti-mafia legislation, Repubblika tells Daphne inquiry board

Malta needs anti-mafia legislation modelled on foreign jurisdictions, the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia has been told. Rule of law NGO Repubblika presented its written submissions…

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21

Jan

Malta: ‘Now you wait and see’… Daphne murder suspects lash out in court

Commotion broke out in court on Thursday as two of the men charged with detonating the explosive device which killed Daphne Caruana Galizia claimed their rights were being breached.  Brothers…

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