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Malta, Before and After Yorgen Fenech’s Arrest: Institutional Murder Cover-up and Struggle for Democracy

October 16, 2020 · Raisa Galea ·

People might be misled into thinking they have nothing to worry about: unlike the journalist, they do not intend to cause “trouble” to moguls. Some might assume that bowing to crooks in power guarantees their safety. But this idea is deceptive.

Tagged With: corruption, Daphne Caruana Galizia, justice

A Truly Democratic Civil Society Is Our Only Hope

July 15, 2020 · Kurt Borg ·

Our politicians have made a joke of institutions, procedures, décor, political debate and partisan politics. This is what will continue to dominate the political landscape if it is not for a strong democratic civil society.

Tagged With: Civil Society Network, corruption, democracy

‘Die with the Lie’

January 9, 2020 · Julian Delia ·

Perhaps, Konrad Mizzi fears that migrants rioting against injustice could inspire the Maltese electorate to follow their example. Luckily for him, it’s the migrants who seem to be the only ones pissed off enough to riot. Meanwhile, his electorate obediently swallows abuse.

Tagged With: corruption, racism, xenophobia

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Polarised Legacy: Hero Abroad, an Enemy at Home

October 16, 2019 · Raisa Galea ·

To grasp the reasons for the immense disparity between Daphne Caruana Galizia’s international fame and her formally ostracized status in Malta, we should begin by understanding how her legacy is perceived outside of Malta and nationally.

Tagged With: corruption, Daphne Caruana Galizia, democracy, justice

Digging Deeper into the Root Cause of Clientelism in Malta

May 25, 2019 · Godfrey Anthony Pirotta ·

Maltese citizens need to abandon a hypocritical approach to politics. We need to sit down and have a rational debate on how to politically modernise our polity—this is what Malta needs most right now.

Tagged With: clientelism, corruption, democracy

BREAKING: Mizzi and Schembri Resign to Become TV Chefs

April 1, 2019 · Karl Stennienibarra ·

The controversial government officials resign to launch a culinary show on ONE TV called Kċina Konrad Keith, or KKK.

Tagged With: corruption, humour, Panama Papers

The ABCs of Malta

December 19, 2018 · The IotL Magazine ·

Malta is a culturally diverse country with a complex social and political sphere—the fact which might come across as unexpected of an island state of such a minuscule size. And due to this complexity, Malta’s everyday political and social realities could be a treacherous terrain to navigate.

Tagged With: blockchain, colonialism, corruption, democracy, iGaming, Maltese Cross, Maltese identity, partisan politics

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