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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

‘Invictus’: Joseph Muscat’s ‘Glorious’ Exit and Maltese National Pride

January 14, 2020 · Raisa Galea ·

In spite of the unprecedented political crisis, Joseph Muscat remained what a tattoo on his right bicep purportedly states: Invictus. He resigned on his own terms—bizarre outcome, considering the severity of the allegations implicating him in the Caruana Galizia murder cover up. We cannot fully comprehend it without finding out what sustained his baffling popularity.

Tagged With: Daphne Caruana Galizia, democracy, Joseph Muscat, national identity, nationalism

Robert Abela’s First Official Speech: on the Meaning of Continuity

January 13, 2020 · The IotL Magazine ·

The newly elected leader’s praise for entrepreneurial endeavours demonstrates that he leans more towards the neoliberal agenda rather than a truly socialist ideology which would call for at least a nod towards the equal distribution of wealth and social solidarity.

Tagged With: Daphne Caruana Galizia, democracy, Labour Party, neoliberalism, socialism

Our Top 15 Essays of 2019

December 28, 2019 · The IotL Magazine ·

In Malta, 2019 brought political crisis, but also stirred democratic mobilization. These essays, best-loved by our readers and editors, grasp the essence of the year.

Tagged With: Daphne Caruana Galizia, democracy, freedom of movement, public space, worker's rights

Wara t-Tradiment

December 11, 2019 · Adrian Grima ·

Trid issir ġustizzja anki meta l-ħuta tkun kbira. Anzi, iktar ma tkun kbira l-ħuta iktar irridu nippretendu mingħandha livell għoli ta’ trasparenza, ta’ dover, ta’ responsabbiltà. Nemmen li kulħadd irid jerfa’ r-responsabbiltà kbira u żgħira tiegħu.

Tagged With: Daphne Caruana Galizia, democracy, justice

Open Letter: Clean Politics, Just Society / Ittra Miftuħa: Politika Nadifa, Soċjetà Ġusta

November 30, 2019 · Activists, NGOs, engaged citizens ·

Below is the full text of the open letter to the government of Malta from activists and engaged citizens. 

Tagged With: activism, Daphne Caruana Galizia, justice

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

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