Bernard Grech Joins Crowd at Valletta Vigil for Daphne

Oct 16 2024

On the seventh anniversary of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech and his wife, Anne-Marie, joined family members, friends, and supporters in Valletta to pay tribute to the slain journalist. The crowd gathered to honour Caruana Galizia’s legacy and demand justice, with many still feeling that accountability for her death remains elusive.

The protestors, chanting slogans like “Mafia”, “Corrupt”, “Daphne was right”, “7 years without justice”, and “Criminals”, filled the streets, making their voices heard. Civil society organisations ‘Repubblika’ and ‘Occupy Justice’, long-time advocates for justice in Caruana Galizia’s case, played a significant role in organising the rally.

BAs the leader of the opposition, Grech has consistently called for greater transparency and accountability, particularly in cases of corruption, which Caruana Galizia investigated before her murder.

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People Rally in Valletta 7 Years After Assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Oct 16 2024

On the seventh anniversary of the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, hundreds gathered in Valletta to honour her memory and demand justice.

Family members, friends, and supporters took to the streets, paying tribute to the investigative journalist who was killed in a car bomb explosion on October 16, 2017. The crowd, united in calls for accountability, chanted phrases such as “Mafia”, “Corrupt”, “Daphne was right”, “7 years without justice”, and “Criminals”.

Civil society organisations ‘Repubblika’ and ‘Occupy Justice’ played a prominent role in organising the demonstration, continuing their long-standing fight for justice in Caruana Galizia’s name.

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech was also in attendance, standing in solidarity with the calls for accountability. Despite the ongoing investigations, many in Malta still believe that justice has not been fully served.

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Leaked Police Body Cam Footage Showing The Reality of The Ħamrun Brawl

Oct 16 2024

A street brawl in Ħamrun erupted after a tense exchange between two police officers and brothers Elton and Kurt Borg, captured in bodycam footage. The confrontation began when Officer Clive Mallia asked for Elton Borg’s driving licence during a traffic stop. Tensions escalated as Kurt Borg opened the car’s boot, prompting an exchange where Officer Mallia mockingly repeated Borg’s words.

The situation worsened, leading to a physical altercation. Bodycam footage ends just before the brawl, but eyewitness videos shared on social media show the officers being assaulted. One officer suffered a fractured nose, while the other had scratches on his neck.

Five individuals have been charged and are being held in custody, with prosecutors aiming to prosecute the Borg brothers’ father separately. Defence lawyers have raised concerns about Officer Mallia’s demeanour, accusing him of provoking the brothers. Additionally, a second bodycam, worn by another officer, was lost during the fight. The defence argues that the missing footage is critical to understanding the full context of the altercation.

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Commemoration Marks Seven Years Since Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Assassination

Oct 16 2024

A solemn gathering of family, friends, and activists took place in Bidnija on Wednesday, marking seven years since the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. At exactly 3:00 p.m., the crowd fell silent at the spot where a car bomb took her life in 2017.

The once ordinary field has become a memorial site, with annual visits to honor her legacy. Mourners arrived with flowers, while many wore shirts bearing the slogan “Daphne was right.” A large placard reading “You will never cancel Daphne” was also on display. The ceremony included readings about her life and work.

Among those present were ambassadors from France, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Poland, the USA, the British High Commissioner, and a representative from Japan. The Australian and Spanish envoys were expected later in the day. Opposition Leader Bernard Grech also laid flowers at the site earlier.

Despite seven years passing, the full details surrounding her murder remain unresolved. Caruana Galizia was 52 when a bomb placed under her car exploded. The case continues to resonate, as Malta faces ongoing challenges related to corruption and systemic reforms.

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