The Shift is an independent online news platform committed to investigative journalism and the defence of press freedom. It is also a platform for political, cultural and social commentary from civil society.

The Shift is a community-funded online news portal based in Malta dedicated to investigative journalism and the defence of press freedom. Born following the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, The Shift’s founders believe that there has never been a more urgent need in the country for journalism that speaks …

Investors behind the Vitals-Steward public hospitals’ deal – recently found by the courts to have been fraudulent from the outset – spent millions of euros living the high life while the hospitals under their

Dec 31, 2024 · The Shift’s commitment to delivering journalism that makes a difference and our dedication to unearthing the facts has set us apart and ensured we’re still here seven years on. Our community of supporters knows what we’re all about, and thanks to them, we’re proud of the three strengths that now define us: We’re impact-led, we’re […]

Mar 23, 2023 · Tista’ taqra dan l-artiklu bil-Malti Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar started receiving her third salary from the Institute for Tourism Studies (ITS) three months before she told Yorgen Fenech she had decided to take on the consultancy. The Shift had acquired Cutajar’s contract with ITS through a Freedom of Information request. It shows that Cutajar started to […]

Sep 24, 2024 · The Opposition has called for the removal of disgraced former MFSA boss Joseph Cuschieri following a report by The Shift on the results of a Tribunal hearing that awarded a former employee close to half a million euro in damages for unfair dismissal. The PN said the people should not have to pay for the […]

Aug 27, 2024 · Naomi Cachia, the 30-year-old Labour MP who Prime Minister Robert Abela made whip of the government’s parliamentary group this year, has been promoted at the government’s Foundation for Medical Services (FMS). Despite her lack of experience, Cachia, who holds a law degree, was made Head of Legal Office without any responsibility for any other employees. […]

Dec 15, 2024 · Media Today owner Saviour Balzan has renewed the contract with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri for the publication of Gozo Today, a newspaper that “must conform with whatever instruction is issued by the minister.” According to a contract signed two months ago, on 17 September, and acquired by The Shift through a Freedom of Information request, […]

Dec 5, 2024 · Prime Minister Robert Abela’s statement in parliament about Malta’s press freedom credentials has been met with a strong rebuttal. On 2 December, Abela spoke of ‘media reforms’ in an attempt to portray his government’s work on improving press freedom, ignoring criticism by national and international organisations on its failure in this regard. He even attempted […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Aqra bil-Malti Angolan billionaire accused of laundering millions through companies in Malta, Isabel dos Santos, has lost an appeal to overturn an order freezing up to £580 million of her assets as part of a lawsuit at London’s High Court. She is the daughter of Jose Eduardo dos Santos who ruled Angola for 38 years, […]