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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation

@daphne.foundation
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Light after darkness 16/11/2017 www.daphne.foundation is a non-profit fighting for truth & justice. We started @PILN.bsky.social to support public interest litigation & @amphoramedia.bsky.social to make investigative journalism more dynamic & resilient.

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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 19/09/2026
3⃣ Yorgen Fenech was charged with complicity in Daphne’s assassination and with criminal association. His police statement was played in court during his jury trial for Daphne's assassination. Despite Fenech admission in his police statement, the jury failed to convict him.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 19/09/2026
2⃣ Yorgen Fenech told the police while he was under arrest that his share of the murder cost was €120,000. In his formal police statement, he refused to say whether he paid the money and he did not deny paying it. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 19/09/2026
1⃣ Yorgen Fenech was arrested on 20/11/2019 He consulted his principal lawyer for around 20 hours & gave an official statement to the police accompanied by a lawyer. He told police he gave middleman Melvin Theuma the go-ahead to execute the plan to assassinate Daphne: “lil Melvin ghidtlu OK”.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
7️⃣ First prosecutions in Malta post-PanamaPapers? *NINE* years later. Feb 2025: Mizzi, Schembri, Tonna, Cini & associates Yorgen Fenech, Paul Apap Bologna, Mario Pullicino & companies & offshore vehicles charged w/ corruption & money laundering ice Electrogas. All plead not guilty. Cases ongoing.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
6️⃣ Malta's Attorney General #PeterGrech warned the police that seizing computer servers from Mossack Fonseca agent Nexia BT would be “highly intrusive”, & he advised the Accountancy Board to not act against the firm. ⚠️The result? No sanctions. No police action. No prosecutions. No convictions. ⚖️
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
5️⃣ 🇲🇹 Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar didn't act on Daphne's revelations, before or after #PanamaPapers Konrad Mizzi was minister. Keith Schembri was chief of staff to the PM. Both owned secret, offshore, asset-concealing structures. 🚨 Cutajar said there was no reasonable suspicion of crime.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
4️⃣ Malta's PM Joseph Muscat told the public inquiry into #DaphneCaruanaGalizia’s assassination that he didn't fire his minister #KonradMizzi , and his Chief of Staff #KeithSchembri - even after the #PanamaPapers - because they were ‘doers’.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
3️⃣ Konrad Mizzi’s and Keith Schembri’s asset-concealing structures were set up by #BrianTonna and #KarlCini of Nexia BT, Malta agents for the notorious #Panama law firm, #MossackFonseca. 📂 #DaphneCaruanaGalizia exposed Mizzi & Schembri. Malta's PM Joseph Muscat defended them.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
2️⃣ Malta's Minister #KonradMizzi & PM #JosephMuscat’s Chief of Staff #KeithSchembri held secret #Panama companies & New Zealand trusts. They hid their company ownership behind nominee directors & thought they wouldn't be discovered.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 03/04/2026
1️⃣ 10 years after @icij.org's #PanamaPapers, 🇲🇹 still has unfinished business: no convictions for high-level #corruption. 11.5M leaked files exposed a global system of secret companies and hidden wealth, & a #corruption & #moneylaundering scheme implicating top officials in #Malta.🔍
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/03/2026
3️⃣ Malta’s system is already weak: • ministers' asset declarations are not public • spouses' assets aren't disclosed. ⚠️Scrapping ministerial asset declarations = 🔺less transparency 🔺less accountability 🔺more scope for corruption. #Malta #anticorruption #transparency #EU
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/03/2026
2️⃣ We’ve seen the risks before. Malta's Konrad Mizzi was the only sitting EU minister named in the #PanamaPapers. Then PM Joseph Muscat defended his minister saying he'd already seen Mizzi's asset declaration. ⚠️ Malta govt's new rules = no declaration + no scrutiny.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/03/2026
1️⃣ 10 yrs after #PanamaPapers, Malta’s govt plans to scrap ministers’ asset declarations. 🚨 Ministers would no longer have to disclose: • assets • financial interests • offshore companies or trusts. ⚠️ Corrupt ministers could hide their profits from conflicts of interest and criminality.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 09/03/2026
🚨 Public procurement is one of the highest-risk areas for corruption. We analysed Malta’s procurement legislation and shared our findings with Transparency Int. to feed into the EU’s review of public procurement rules 🇪🇺 What’s decided now will apply to all Member States, including Malta.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/12/2025
4 🕯️ Every month, Occupy Justice Malta & Repubblika hold a vigil for truth and justice at the protest memorial in Valletta, and commemorative events around the anniversary of Daphne’s assassination. We are deeply grateful for their persistence and commitment and we’ll be here until justice is served.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/12/2025
③ ⚖️ We attended the 6-week jury trial of Jamie Vella and Robert (ta’ Maksar) Agius. Both are now serving life sentences for supplying the bomb used to murder Daphne. So far • 5 men are serving sentences • 1 is a state witness • 1 is awaiting trial for murder.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/12/2025
② 🏛️ Criminal proceedings We attended 70 criminal hearings related to corruption, bribery, and money-laundering cases tied to Daphne’s investigations, a physical reminder that corruption is not a victimless crime. #TruthandJustice
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/12/2025
🧵 ① Our core mission remains full justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, both for her assassination and for her investigations. In 2025, there was some progress but full justice remains elusive. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 09/12/2025
#AntiCorruptionDay Corruption erodes institutions, damages democracy, distorts markets, endangers lives, & encourages organised crime. Malta signed & ratified #UNCAC. Action on transparency, accountability, & reforms is urgent. Corruption kills. Change can’t wait. Image: Pippa Zammit Cutajar
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 05/11/2025
🚨 Malta, it’s time for real media reform. We’ve submitted our response to the public consultation, part of our fight for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia and strong media freedom. Read our full response 🔗 www.daphne.foundation/documents/su...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 02/11/2025
Today is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. We’ll get there, Daphne. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia #EndImpunity
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 24/10/2025
#Malta Even when the accused pleads guilty, formal conviction and sentencing can be delayed - 3 years, on average. Full report: ➡️ daphne.foundation/documents/re... #JusticeDelayed #HumanRights #JusticeAtRisk
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 24/10/2025
#Malta Even when the accused pleads guilty, formal conviction and sentencing can be delayed - 3 years, on average. Full report: ➡️ daphne.foundation/documents/re... #JusticeDelayed #HumanRights #JusticeAtRisk
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 24/10/2025
#Malta Even when the accused pleads guilty, formal conviction and sentencing can be delayed - 3 years, on average. Full report: ➡️ www.daphne.foundation/documents/re... #JusticeDelayed #HumanRights #JusticeAtRisk
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 24/10/2025
#Malta Delayed trials leave wilful homicide victims' families in limbo. Read more ➡️https://daphne.foundation/documents/reports/justice-at-risk-delayed-court-proceedings-in-malta.pdf #JusticeAtRisk #Malta #JusticeDelayed #HumanRights
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 23/10/2025
❗ Nearly half of Malta’s homicide cases from 2010–2020 remain pending, some for >13 years. ⚠️ In 7 cases, the accused: – absconded – passed away – or was deemed unfit to stand trial. 📄 Our report: tinyurl.com/5bnrhhht #JusticeAtRisk #Malta #JusticeDelayed #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 23/10/2025
⏳ In Malta, trial-by-jury cases take 3+ years to start after indictment — even for guilty pleas. Our Justice at Risk report calls for action: ⚖️ More court staff ⚙️ Faster procedures 💻 Smarter tech use 📄 www.daphne.foundation/documents/re... #JusticeDelayed
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 23/10/2025
❓ Malta averages 6 wilful homicides a year, but only 1.5 cases are concluded annually in court. The backlog keeps growing, delaying justice. ⚖️ Our latest report calls for more court staff, streamlined processes, and better tech use. 📘 Read the full report: tinyurl.com/474aachw #RuleOfLaw #Malta
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 23/10/2025
⚖️ Our new report exposes serious delays in Malta’s justice system. 🧾 46% of wilful homicide cases (2010–2020) still pending ⏳ Avg. 3 years from indictment to trial 📉 Only 1.5 cases concluded per year 📘 Read more: www.daphne.foundation/documents/re... #JusticeDelayed #Malta #RuleOfLaw
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/10/2025
🕯️ Today, 21 Oct, @europarl.europa.eu honours Daphne Caruana Galizia with the 2025 #DCGPrize for Journalism. 📢 The winner will be announced at 18:00 CET in Strasbourg. 📺 Watch live: tinyurl.com/yy5axn4c ➡️ Meet the finalists daphnejournalismprize.eu/edition-2025/ #DaphneCaruanaGalizia #PressFreedom
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 19/10/2025
👏👏👏Congratulations @occrp.org @timesofmalta.bsky.social and our very own @amphora.media on winning the 2025 IGM Crime and Legal Affairs award. 🔎 Read the investigation "Inside the Maksar Money Web: How The Agius Brothers Moved Millions Despite Asset Freezes" 👉 amphora.media/2025/06/maks...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 16/10/2025
Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated 8 years ago today. Malta must confront its failure: ensure her killers face full justice, & reform the broken systems that enabled her murder. Nothing can bring her back, but Malta must change to honour her life and legacy.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/09/2025
📢 We joined @pressfreedom.bsky.social + 15 orgs urging 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇨🇿 to: 🛑 support suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement 🚑 demand urgent aid access for journalists in Gaza 🚫 end the blockade on foreign press ⚖️ push for independent investigations into journalist deaths. #Gaza #EU #PressFreedom
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 26/08/2025
daphne.foundation It’s a mundane Tuesday for many, but it’s Daphne’s birthday - a reminder to continue fighting for justice and pushing for change, today and every day. 📸 Pippa Zammit Cutajar #DaphneCaruanaGalizia #TruthandJustice
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 12/08/2025
1️⃣ Five Al Jazeera staff were killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Israel claims one was linked to Hamas but has shown no supporting evidence. Since Oct 7 ‘23, 186 journalists were killed - 178 were Palestinians killed by Israel. 20 were deliberately targeted, says @pressfreedom.bsky.social
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 08/08/2025
The #EMFA has entered into force — a historic win for #MediaFreedom in the EU. Now comes the real test: recognising media not just as economic players, but as essential pillars of democracy. Regulators in #Malta and across the #EU must protect public interest media accordingly.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 29/07/2025
In 2021, the inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder found the Maltese State responsible. 4 years on, most reforms still haven’t happened. Journalists remain at risk. Words aren’t enough. We need action. Ask your MP to act. Share this post. Portrait: Pippa Zammit Cutajar
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 02/07/2025
#DaphnesLaw was passed to protect journalists, activists, & public watchdogs vs abusive lawsuits. But EU govts haven't delivered. One year on, Malta's version of Daphne's Law still doesn't cover domestic SLAPPs & would not have protected Daphne herself. #HandsOffOurSpeech #StopSLAPPs #TimeToResist
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 24/06/2025
Ever heard of people who are unfairly prioritised on public health waiting lists? The reason might not always be a medical priority, but, rather, their vote. Political parties, a leaked database & 300,000 people whose voting preferences got exposed. www.daphne.foundation/en/2020/10/1...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 13/06/2025
#G7 leaders are meeting in #Canada this week. Journalist, businessman & prisoner of conscience #JimmyLai will die in prison unless action is taken now. We ask G7 leaders to work together to #FreeJimmyLai. #G7Kananaskis2025 @supportjimmylai
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 10/06/2025
Family statement: 1️⃣ The criminal court in Malta today has sentenced car bomb suppliers Robert Agius and Jamie Vella to life imprisonment and other penalties for their role in Daphne’s murder on 16 October 2017. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia Photo: Pippa Zammit Cutajar
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 05/06/2025
1️⃣ Family statement Today’s verdict convicting Robert Agius and Jamie Vella of complicity in Daphne’s assassination brings us a step closer to justice and we are grateful to everyone who has brought this case to a successful conclusion. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 05/06/2025
1️⃣ Bomb suppliers Robert Agius and Jamie Vella have been found guilty on multiple charges related to the car bomb assassination of Daphne Caruana Galiza on 16 October 2017. The jury delivered its verdict this evening in Valletta after a day of deliberation. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 30/05/2025
Author Tom Burgis highlights the growing risks to journalists: demonisation, surveillance, violence, the assassination of Daphne using a car bomb, journalists dying in increasing numbers particularly in Gaza. Watch the full interview at Times Radio www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJx0...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/05/2025
🇪🇺European Parliament has issued a call for submission entries for 5th edition of Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. Read more www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation is not involved in administering the award. #EuropeanUnion #PressFreedom #journalism
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 21/05/2025
1️⃣ "Muscat had held the bomb, & the others said, “This one is stronger than Bone’s”." The lead homicide investigator is testifying in the trial of Jamie Vella & Robert Agius. Romeo Bone survived a car bomb. The military-grade bomb placed in Daphne's car was reinforced to ensure she was killed.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 20/05/2025
Jamie Vella & Robert ‘Maksar’ Agius face multiple charges, including supplying the military grade bomb that was used to kill #DaphneCaruanaGalizia. The alleged mastermind is out on bail. Live court report ⬇️ www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/court_a...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 19/05/2025
1️⃣ We back the 🇳🇱 call, & those of 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇸, for an urgent and thorough review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. We urge other EU Member States, & continue to urge 🇲🇹 Foreign Minister Ian Borg, to call for a formal reassessment of the Agreement.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 15/05/2025
Congratulations @bostonglobe.com & @occrp.org , Pulitzer Prize Finalists for “sweeping coverage of the financial mismanagement of a major hospital chain, exposing how corporate malfeasance, personal greed and government neglect led to compromised care and deaths.”
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 15/05/2025
1️⃣ FBI experts are testifying today in the murder trial of Jamie Vella & Robert Agius. They're accused of supplying the bomb that killed Daphne. Photo (Jon Borg): Daphne reporting on the Panama Papers protests in Valletta in 2016. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia #Malta #justiceforDaphne
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