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The non-profit investigative journalism platform of The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation. @daphne-foundation.bsky.social www.daphne.foundation
The non-profit investigative journalism platform of The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation. @daphne-foundation.bsky.social www.daphne.foundation
Is Malta really proactive on human rights?
As key justice reforms stall, government ministers have lauded Malta’s “proactive” stance on applying ECtHR judgements. The EU flagged these issues, but authorities are yet to take action
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Project is supported by #EMIFund
As key justice reforms stall, government ministers have lauded Malta’s “proactive” stance on applying ECtHR judgements. The EU flagged these issues, but authorities are yet to take action
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
Project is supported by #EMIFund
June 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Is Malta really proactive on human rights?
As key justice reforms stall, government ministers have lauded Malta’s “proactive” stance on applying ECtHR judgements. The EU flagged these issues, but authorities are yet to take action
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
Project is supported by #EMIFund
As key justice reforms stall, government ministers have lauded Malta’s “proactive” stance on applying ECtHR judgements. The EU flagged these issues, but authorities are yet to take action
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
Project is supported by #EMIFund
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Ignored, Abandoned & Pushed Back: 3 Cases from Malta’s Search & Rescue Zone.
Data compiled by Migration Malta Archive reveals over 5000 people in Malta’s SAR Zone were ignored or pushed back to Libya. Our analysis highlights 3 specific cases in the article below
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Data compiled by Migration Malta Archive reveals over 5000 people in Malta’s SAR Zone were ignored or pushed back to Libya. Our analysis highlights 3 specific cases in the article below
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/06/logg...
June 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Ignored, Abandoned & Pushed Back: 3 Cases from Malta’s Search & Rescue Zone.
Data compiled by Migration Malta Archive reveals over 5000 people in Malta’s SAR Zone were ignored or pushed back to Libya. Our analysis highlights 3 specific cases in the article below
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/06/logg...
Data compiled by Migration Malta Archive reveals over 5000 people in Malta’s SAR Zone were ignored or pushed back to Libya. Our analysis highlights 3 specific cases in the article below
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/06/logg...
Adrian Agius, George Degiorgio, & Jamie Vella have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Carmel Chircop.
Hitman George Degiorgio and his brother Alfred pleaded guilty to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Both were sentenced to 40 years in jail.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
Hitman George Degiorgio and his brother Alfred pleaded guilty to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Both were sentenced to 40 years in jail.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
June 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Adrian Agius, George Degiorgio, & Jamie Vella have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Carmel Chircop.
Hitman George Degiorgio and his brother Alfred pleaded guilty to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Both were sentenced to 40 years in jail.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
Hitman George Degiorgio and his brother Alfred pleaded guilty to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Both were sentenced to 40 years in jail.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
Bomb suppliers Robert Agius & Jamie Vella have been sentenced to life in prison for their role in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder.
Among the charges were complicity, activity in a criminal organisation, illicit possession of explosive material, and others.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
Among the charges were complicity, activity in a criminal organisation, illicit possession of explosive material, and others.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Bomb suppliers Robert Agius & Jamie Vella have been sentenced to life in prison for their role in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder.
Among the charges were complicity, activity in a criminal organisation, illicit possession of explosive material, and others.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
Among the charges were complicity, activity in a criminal organisation, illicit possession of explosive material, and others.
Photo: Miguela Xuereb / Newsbook
💥 REVEALED: Did John Dalli funnel funds into Mercury Towers?
€637k in payments from Joseph Portelli, flagged by banking officials, raises questions about Mercury Towers' financing.
🔍 www.amphora.media/2025/06/john...
#Malta #InvestigativeJournalism #MercuryTowers
€637k in payments from Joseph Portelli, flagged by banking officials, raises questions about Mercury Towers' financing.
🔍 www.amphora.media/2025/06/john...
#Malta #InvestigativeJournalism #MercuryTowers
June 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
💥 REVEALED: Did John Dalli funnel funds into Mercury Towers?
€637k in payments from Joseph Portelli, flagged by banking officials, raises questions about Mercury Towers' financing.
🔍 www.amphora.media/2025/06/john...
#Malta #InvestigativeJournalism #MercuryTowers
€637k in payments from Joseph Portelli, flagged by banking officials, raises questions about Mercury Towers' financing.
🔍 www.amphora.media/2025/06/john...
#Malta #InvestigativeJournalism #MercuryTowers
🕵️♂️Are Manoel Island Delays Beyond MIDI’s Control?
With over 29,000 signatures urging government to reclaim Manoel Island, questions arise about MIDI’s contractual obligations & validity of their delays.
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
This project is supported by #EMIFund
#ManoelIsland #FactCheck
With over 29,000 signatures urging government to reclaim Manoel Island, questions arise about MIDI’s contractual obligations & validity of their delays.
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
This project is supported by #EMIFund
#ManoelIsland #FactCheck
June 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🕵️♂️Are Manoel Island Delays Beyond MIDI’s Control?
With over 29,000 signatures urging government to reclaim Manoel Island, questions arise about MIDI’s contractual obligations & validity of their delays.
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
This project is supported by #EMIFund
#ManoelIsland #FactCheck
With over 29,000 signatures urging government to reclaim Manoel Island, questions arise about MIDI’s contractual obligations & validity of their delays.
www.amphora.media/2025/06/fatt...
This project is supported by #EMIFund
#ManoelIsland #FactCheck
🎥 Amphora Media is now on TikTok!
We’re the investigative journalism arm of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation — bringing you hard-hitting stories, deep dives, and analysis on what’s really going on in Malta.
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We’re the investigative journalism arm of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation — bringing you hard-hitting stories, deep dives, and analysis on what’s really going on in Malta.
🔍 Follow us to stay informed.
👉 www.tiktok.com/@amphora.media
May 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🎥 Amphora Media is now on TikTok!
We’re the investigative journalism arm of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation — bringing you hard-hitting stories, deep dives, and analysis on what’s really going on in Malta.
🔍 Follow us to stay informed.
👉 www.tiktok.com/@amphora.media
We’re the investigative journalism arm of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation — bringing you hard-hitting stories, deep dives, and analysis on what’s really going on in Malta.
🔍 Follow us to stay informed.
👉 www.tiktok.com/@amphora.media
Spain has now overtaken the UK as a primary destination for Maltese residents seeking abortions abroad, according to a new cross-border investigation led by Público.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Spain has now overtaken the UK as a primary destination for Maltese residents seeking abortions abroad, according to a new cross-border investigation led by Público.
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🚗 From €25K cash grants to renounce your license and car to scooter schemes and increased bus routes, Malta’s latest transport action plan promises culture change - yet seems to offer little structural reform.
Read the full analysis on Amphora Media: www.amphora.media/2025/04/malt...
Read the full analysis on Amphora Media: www.amphora.media/2025/04/malt...
April 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚗 From €25K cash grants to renounce your license and car to scooter schemes and increased bus routes, Malta’s latest transport action plan promises culture change - yet seems to offer little structural reform.
Read the full analysis on Amphora Media: www.amphora.media/2025/04/malt...
Read the full analysis on Amphora Media: www.amphora.media/2025/04/malt...
Who's Shiv Nair? Meet the World Bank blacklisted former Malta Enterprise advisor linked to multi-million payments suspected part of alleged kickbacks scheme on two major Maltese projects: Kappara Junction & Malta Public Transport contracts.
🔎 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
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March 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Who's Shiv Nair? Meet the World Bank blacklisted former Malta Enterprise advisor linked to multi-million payments suspected part of alleged kickbacks scheme on two major Maltese projects: Kappara Junction & Malta Public Transport contracts.
🔎 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
🔎 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
🚨 Żvelat: Evidenza ta’ pagamenti ta’ bosta miljuni lejn l-eks advisor tal-gvern, Shiv Nair, li jinsab fuq il-blacklist tal-World Bank, iqajmu suspetti ta’ allegata skema ta’ kickbacks fuq żewġ proġetti nazzjonali.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
March 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🚨 Żvelat: Evidenza ta’ pagamenti ta’ bosta miljuni lejn l-eks advisor tal-gvern, Shiv Nair, li jinsab fuq il-blacklist tal-World Bank, iqajmu suspetti ta’ allegata skema ta’ kickbacks fuq żewġ proġetti nazzjonali.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
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🚨 Revealed: Multi-million payments traced back to blacklisted former government advisor Shiv Nair raise suspicions of an alleged kickback scheme of two major national projects.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
March 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
🚨 Revealed: Multi-million payments traced back to blacklisted former government advisor Shiv Nair raise suspicions of an alleged kickback scheme of two major national projects.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/kapp...
🚨 Why was Fort Chambray’s sale a bad deal for Malta?
Discover how Fort Chambray was sold for a bargain price in a concession that failed to live up to its obligations.
An appeal by NGOs will take place on 25th March.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/fort...
Discover how Fort Chambray was sold for a bargain price in a concession that failed to live up to its obligations.
An appeal by NGOs will take place on 25th March.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/fort...
March 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨 Why was Fort Chambray’s sale a bad deal for Malta?
Discover how Fort Chambray was sold for a bargain price in a concession that failed to live up to its obligations.
An appeal by NGOs will take place on 25th March.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/fort...
Discover how Fort Chambray was sold for a bargain price in a concession that failed to live up to its obligations.
An appeal by NGOs will take place on 25th March.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/fort...
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Europe’s most recent investigative outlet is relying on grants and membership to carry the mantle of Malta’s legendary muckraker. We spoke with Julian Bonnici, editor of the newly launched @amphoramedia.bsky.social, and Matthew Caruana Galizia, head of the foundation behind the outlet.
Malta’s latest watchdog – why the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation launched Amphora Media - The Fix
In the EU’s smallest member state, a new media outlet aspires to shine a light on international cases of crime and corruption.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Europe’s most recent investigative outlet is relying on grants and membership to carry the mantle of Malta’s legendary muckraker. We spoke with Julian Bonnici, editor of the newly launched @amphoramedia.bsky.social, and Matthew Caruana Galizia, head of the foundation behind the outlet.
🚨 In Malta, only 0.3% of magisterial inquiries are initiated by private citizens - this includes inquires into VGH, #PanamaPapers, & #Electorgas.
Bill 125 could shrink that number —limiting one of the few avenues for public accountability and justice.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/0-3-...
Bill 125 could shrink that number —limiting one of the few avenues for public accountability and justice.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 In Malta, only 0.3% of magisterial inquiries are initiated by private citizens - this includes inquires into VGH, #PanamaPapers, & #Electorgas.
Bill 125 could shrink that number —limiting one of the few avenues for public accountability and justice.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/0-3-...
Bill 125 could shrink that number —limiting one of the few avenues for public accountability and justice.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/0-3-...
A cross-border investigation by @investigate-eu.bsky.social , Amphora Media, and partners reveals how Soft2bet and its founders’ corporate network registered numerous blacklisted casinos and betting sites, leaving gambling addicts with little recourse.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/shad...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A cross-border investigation by @investigate-eu.bsky.social , Amphora Media, and partners reveals how Soft2bet and its founders’ corporate network registered numerous blacklisted casinos and betting sites, leaving gambling addicts with little recourse.
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/shad...
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/shad...
💶 #ScamEmpire 💶: A multi-million euro investment scam targeted victims across dozens of countries—used Malta-registered companies to transfer stolen funds.
Read this investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners uncovering the operations. 🔍
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/scam...
Read this investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners uncovering the operations. 🔍
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March 5, 2025 at 6:20 AM
💶 #ScamEmpire 💶: A multi-million euro investment scam targeted victims across dozens of countries—used Malta-registered companies to transfer stolen funds.
Read this investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners uncovering the operations. 🔍
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/scam...
Read this investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners uncovering the operations. 🔍
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/03/scam...
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Scam call centers are destroying lives across the world.
Now we’re putting the spotlight on them.
Coming soon… #ScamEmpire
Now we’re putting the spotlight on them.
Coming soon… #ScamEmpire
March 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Scam call centers are destroying lives across the world.
Now we’re putting the spotlight on them.
Coming soon… #ScamEmpire
Now we’re putting the spotlight on them.
Coming soon… #ScamEmpire
A person named on a US #sanctions list for allegedly enabling #Russia’s intelligence services to evade Western sanctions still holds a Maltese #passport nearly three years after the government pledged to revoke it.
Discover the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/russ...
Discover the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/russ...
February 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A person named on a US #sanctions list for allegedly enabling #Russia’s intelligence services to evade Western sanctions still holds a Maltese #passport nearly three years after the government pledged to revoke it.
Discover the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/russ...
Discover the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/russ...
An investigation by @occrp.org , Amphora Media, and other partners reveals that Halil Falyalı, a late Cypriot businessman allegedly behind an illegal betting empire, used Binance crypto wallets to move over $29M.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/faly...
www.amphora.media/2025/02/faly...
February 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
An investigation by @occrp.org , Amphora Media, and other partners reveals that Halil Falyalı, a late Cypriot businessman allegedly behind an illegal betting empire, used Binance crypto wallets to move over $29M.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/faly...
www.amphora.media/2025/02/faly...
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Malta hit its worst-ever in @anticorruption.bsky.social 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index score. MP Michael Farrugia deflects blame, but facts matter.
The real problem? Corruption in public procurement and not the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation.
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2024
The real problem? Corruption in public procurement and not the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation.
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2024
February 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Malta hit its worst-ever in @anticorruption.bsky.social 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index score. MP Michael Farrugia deflects blame, but facts matter.
The real problem? Corruption in public procurement and not the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation.
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2024
The real problem? Corruption in public procurement and not the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation.
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2024
A collaborative investigation by @occrp.org , Amphora Media and partners reveals SoftConstruct’s Vigen Badalyan (SiGMA’s ‘Leader of the Year’) and his alleged ties to illegal gambling & blacklisted websites in Türkiye.
Read the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/sigm...
Read the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/sigm...
February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A collaborative investigation by @occrp.org , Amphora Media and partners reveals SoftConstruct’s Vigen Badalyan (SiGMA’s ‘Leader of the Year’) and his alleged ties to illegal gambling & blacklisted websites in Türkiye.
Read the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/sigm...
Read the full story below:
👉 www.amphora.media/2025/02/sigm...
Kebab Factory & Food For Fit Owners Play Part In Alleged Illegal-Gambling Network
An investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners has uncovered links between two Malta-based entrepreneurs & the alleged illegal betting network of Halil Falyali.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/bett...
An investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners has uncovered links between two Malta-based entrepreneurs & the alleged illegal betting network of Halil Falyali.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/bett...
February 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Kebab Factory & Food For Fit Owners Play Part In Alleged Illegal-Gambling Network
An investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners has uncovered links between two Malta-based entrepreneurs & the alleged illegal betting network of Halil Falyali.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/bett...
An investigation by @occrp.org, Amphora Media & partners has uncovered links between two Malta-based entrepreneurs & the alleged illegal betting network of Halil Falyali.
www.amphora.media/2025/02/bett...
Amphora Media: the investigative journalism platform of @daphne-foundation.bsky.social.
Our aim is to deliver in-depth journalism, committed to the highest professional standards.
Collaboration will drive our work. Our doors are open.
Our first collaborative investigation launches soon.
Our aim is to deliver in-depth journalism, committed to the highest professional standards.
Collaboration will drive our work. Our doors are open.
Our first collaborative investigation launches soon.
February 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Amphora Media: the investigative journalism platform of @daphne-foundation.bsky.social.
Our aim is to deliver in-depth journalism, committed to the highest professional standards.
Collaboration will drive our work. Our doors are open.
Our first collaborative investigation launches soon.
Our aim is to deliver in-depth journalism, committed to the highest professional standards.
Collaboration will drive our work. Our doors are open.
Our first collaborative investigation launches soon.