Daphne Caruana Galizia

Malta: Keith Schembri was informing Yorgen Fenech, middleman tells court

Middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination Melvin Theuma told the court today that he believed that if the Labour Party won the 2017 general election ‘they’ would have been…

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Malta: Listen – A politician is named in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

When the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech resumed this week, the man who says he served as the business tycoon's murder middleman brought another high-profile name to prominence: Chris Cardona.…

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Malta: Cardona dismisses Caruana Galizia murder claims as ‘nonsense, based on lies’

The former minister for the economy and Labour’s deputy leader for party affairs, Chris Cardona, has dismissed claims made in court alleging he played a role in the Caruana Galizia murder,…

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Malta: Compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech continues

This morning, Yorgen Fenech was in Court once again to continue hearing the compilation of evidence against him in the case of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The compilation…

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Malta: More recordings as Yorgen Fenech court case resumes Monday

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder middleman Melvin Theuma will be back on the witness stand on Monday to walk through more of his secret recordings with alleged conspirator Yorgen Fenech. Source: Times of…

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Simon Busuttil renders tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia in farewell speech in Parliament – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

The fight against corruption takes prominence in today’s In-Nazzjon’s front page with two articles dedicated to this theme, one quoting PN Leader Adrian leader in a televised interview yesterday evening,…

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Rebellion against PN leader lacks strategy – The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont gives prominence to the testimony of its former editor, Josef Caruana, who in Court yesterday stated that he had always followed the press law and always avoided any trouble.…

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Controversial testimony during Daphne Caruana Galizia’s inquiry by former PM’s communication officer – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon describes former Pm's Communications Officer Matthew Carbone’s testimony as “controversial”, claiming that Carbone appeared to change versions when asked to identify the individuals who had blocked journalists in Castille.…

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France officially opens investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

French justice officials have opened an investigation in connection with the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia to determine if there was a French connection, they announced. The…

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The Guardian states Daphne Caruana Galizia’s story is ‘far from over’

The Guardian carries an interview it’s investigative reporter Juliette Garside about her role in exposing the truth about what happened in the Daphne Caruana Galizia 2017 murder. Whilst going through…

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The election of Dr Robert Abela as seen and reported abroad

Dr Robert Abela's election was given a lot of attention from international news agencies and news outlets. The reports focus on the fact that Dr Abela was an outsider, the…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, Brexit, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the migrant crisis amongst the 10 events which shaped Europe in the past decade

Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination, Brexit, the Paris Climate Change agreement, Russia's annexation of Crimea and the migrant crisis are amongst the ten main events which shaped Europe in the past…

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Malta’s OPM investigated about Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with 2 photo stories. One reports important developments in Caruana Galizia’s murder, focussing on investigations at the Office of the Prime Minister, claiming that the Office of the…

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Keith Schembri’s ‘lost phone’ was never examined by police – The Headlines – Times of Malta

The Times reports that during yesterday’s compilation of evidence against Fenech, Arnaud informed the court that Schembri’s phone was never examined, as he claims to have lost it. Police found a…

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New York Times describes Malta as ‘Mafia State’

The New York Times gives extensive coverage to the ongoing scandal in Malta in an article titled “Malta Murder Investigation Closes In on Mafia State”. Andrew Higgins, the Moscow Bureau…

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Keith Schembri denies leaking information on Caruana Galizia’s murder – The Headlines – Times of Malta

The Times reports that yesterday, Keith Schembri who was questioned under oath in the constitutional proceedings filed by Mr. Fenech against the Police Commissioner, denied leaking sensitive information on the Caruana Galizia…

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Maltese Prime Minister should resign now, say MEPs

MEPs are concerned about the credibility of investigations into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and the lack of progress on related accusations. In a resolution adopted with 581…

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European Parliament to launch investigative journalism prize named after Daphne Caruana Galizia

The European Parliament is to launch a prize for investigative journalism in memory of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Bureau of the European Parliament, which is responsible for…

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Those who brought the Maltese to this juncture – whoever they are – were not working in the interest of the People of Malta – President George Vella

Hurt, anger and sadness dominated the speech delivered by President George Vella on the occasion of Republic Day. President Vella said that those who brought us to this juncture – whoever…

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Pressure mounts to grill Malta’s PM at EU summit, Dutch PM Rutte warns Muscat

Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat's presence at the EU summit in Brussels is sharpening demands that other leaders discuss the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. "I hope that he…

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International coalition of media and transparency groups have called on EU leaders to ‘put pressure on Malta’s PM to quit immediately’

Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, is facing renewed pressure to quit immediately as EU leaders are urged to take a stand on the “desperate” situation in the country at a…

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British Journalism Awards 2019: Paul Caruana Galizia named New Journalist of the Year

Paul Caruana Galizia, son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne who became a journalist as a way of paying tribute to his mother, was named New Journalist of the Year. Given…

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Dutch MEP Sophie in ’t Veld states Malta’s political scandal is a rule-of-law emergency for all the EU

Sophie in ’t Veld, a Dutch MEP from the Democraten 66 party, who was head of the European Parliament's ad hoc mission to Malta earlier this month, wrote an opinion…

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UPDATED: Activists storm into Maltese PM’s office building in Valletta

Activists barged into the building that houses the office of Malta’s prime minister early on Monday to demand Joseph Muscat’s immediate resignation amid an investigation into the 2017 killing of…

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Malta: Thousands in Valletta march in pursuit of truth and justice – UPDATED

Thousands of protesters gathered in Valletta this afternoon, marching for truth and justice in the wake of the latest revelations into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, while also…

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Clothing the naked truth

Never before has mankind had so much access to news and information. And yet, never in history has the threat to freedom of information been so great. Apart from the…

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British PR firm helping Maltese government defend its image in EU capitals

The EUobserver carries an extensive report on the the British public relations agency Chelgate,, which recently defended the Maltese government in a UK enquiry into fake news, and it’s ties…

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Group of international organisations urge close scrutiny of public inquiry into murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

A group of international organisations have called for close scrutiny as the public inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia begins on 6 December, 2019. ARTICLE 19’s Head of…

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Reporters Without Borders files complaint in France in connection with Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and close relatives of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia filed a complaint yesterday with the French financial prosecutor’s office and the Paris public prosecutor asking them…

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Malta’s crisis coverage – International News Roundup

The head of an EU mission to Malta has called on the country’s embattled prime minister to step down immediately. European lawmaker Sophie In ‘t Veld told Euronews that there…

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United Nations says Government of Malta must take all the measures necessary to guarantee both the independence and impartiality of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination investigation

The recently announced resignation of Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat must mark the beginning of genuine accountability for the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, said two UN human…

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Malta close to a standstill as drama unfolds in parliament, court and on the streets

Employers have expressed their concern about the present political situation that has brought the country “close to a standstill” and have requested a meeting with President George Vella over the…

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Malta – Statement by the President of Malta George Vella

The President of Malta, Dr George Vella issued a statement on the latest development in Malta. He said that with deep concern and sorrow he followed the latest developments as…

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Malta – 17Black owner Yorgen Fenech pleads not guilty to charges of complicity in assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Yorgen Fenech was charged with complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on Saturday night. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and others, which include promoting or…

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Malta – MEP Miriam Dalli expresses anger and betrayal hoping for justice and a better Malta

Labour MEP Miriam Dalli this morning said that she feels angry and betrayed, adding that she knows that many people are sharing her emotions and feeling “disoriented”, including Labourites. Writing…

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And after all of this what are we left with?… Professor Andrew Azzopardi

We are left with an assassinated journalist (and with a family that is still unable to bereave); We are left with an Opposition that is trying to juggle (I believe…

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Malta – Pardon to Fenech denied by cabinet – PM Muscat to stay – Schembri Released – Protests through the night

At the end of a seven-hour long cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that Yorgen Fenech asked for a presidential pardon three times, all of which were denied. Maltatoday…

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€150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia – Plot of murder contracted at a Cafe’ revealed – Reuters

A Reuters/Newsbook report states that "one day in the summer of 2017, Vince Muscat dropped his friend Alfred Degiorgio at the Busy Bee, a harbour-front café near Malta’s capital renowned for…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Assassination Investigations – The latest developments in Malta

Update 0830 - The police have arrested Yorgen Fenech’s family doctor Adrian Vella, on suspicion of having obstructed justice by admitting Fenech to hospital. Yorgen Fenech named Adrian Vella as being…

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Lights out for three as drama unfolds in the investigations related to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination

Update 1755h: Konrad Mizzi and Chris Cardona have submitted their resignation from cabinet. While Konrad Mizzi resigned outright, Chris Cardona suspended himself from his position as Minister and as Deputy leader…

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Middleman in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia granted pardon

Melvin Theuma, the person considered to be the middleman in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia has been granted a Presidential Pardon. Reports on TVM say that the person is expected…

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Malta – Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Assassination – Review and Update

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Malta – Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination investigations – Review – Updated

Updated: 1655h: The owner of 17 Black, Yorgen Fenech is back in police custody for further investigations in relation to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Newsbook reports. The statement said…

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Corporate Dispatch – Diplomatique.Expert Week – 24.11.2019

Malta regained its spot on the global news agenda following the dramatic developments in the investigations related to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The arrest of the businessman Yorgen…

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Malta – Yorgen Fenech applies for presidential pardon – Given police bail after interrogations are suspended for medical reasons

Yorgen Fenech, owner of Dubai company 17 Black and subject to intense police questioning will be given again police bail this evening as he is set to spend the night…

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Malta: Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination investigations – UPDATED REVIEW

The police are mulling the idea of offering a plea bargaining deal in Yorgen Fenech’s arrest, sources have told The Malta Independent. The report claims that sources said that the idea of…

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Photo Story – Protestors demand PM’s resignation after arrest of businessman Yorgen Fenech in relation to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination

Hundreds of people protest in front of the Prime Minister’s office on Wednesday evening demanding Joseph Muscat’s resignation after businessman Yorgen Fenech was arrested while attempting to flee Malta in…

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International coverage about the latest developments in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination investigations

The latest developments in the case of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination featured on a number of news portals in Malta and around the world. Euronews report entitled "Malta to pardon…

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Conditional Presidential pardon recommended for man claiming to be ‘middleman’ in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has signed a letter that assures a presidential pardon to a man who claims to know the mastermind behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder plot, once evidence…

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Malta: Agreement reached on new board of inquiry investigating journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination

Following various meetings held between representatives of the Government of Malta and the family of the late Daphne Caruana Galizia and their representatives, agreement was reached on changes to both…

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Vigil held for murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in front of Maltese embassy in Berlin

Scenes from the vigil in front of the Maltese embassy in the German capital Berlin for murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, on the evening of Wednesday 16 October 2019. Reporters…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Assassination – Two years on…

On 16 October 2017, around this time, Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed when her car, a Peugeot 108, was destroyed by a powerful explosive device which blew the vehicle into…

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Major businessman among three potential key suspects behind Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination – Sunday Times of Malta

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that a major businessman is among three potential key suspects behind the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, according to two sources close to the…

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Council of Europe raises concerns on public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Concerns flagged by a Council of Europe rapporteur about a public inquiry into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia should be tackled “as a matter of urgency”, a committee…

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PM planning to meet Caruana Galizia’s family – reports (UPDATE)

UPDATE 4: Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is planning to meet the family of the late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia to discuss the inquiry that will look into the circumstances surrounding…

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“When a journalist is threatened or killed, democracy is attacked” – Calls for truth about Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder on 700th day since her assassination

“I too, and I think I speak on behalf of all Italian journalists, appeal to the Government of Malta. You need to know the truth about Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder,…

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“Some People died for it” – Meryl Streep pays tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia at the premiere of Panama Papers’ inspired movie ‘The Laundromat’ in Venice

Meryl Streep, the star of The Laundromat, Steven Soderbergh’s irreverent comedy about Mossack Fonseca, the law firm that masterminded offshore tax schemes for some of the world’s most rich and…

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