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Maltese Businessman Paid Hitmen to Kill Journalist

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Updated July 2

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  • Focus on Justice and Press Freedom — 1 source

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Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial for the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, accused of paying hitmen 150,000 euros. The case has significant implications for press freedom and governance in Malta.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Yorgen Fenech is on trial in Malta for the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
  • Fenech is accused of paying hitmen 150,000 euros to carry out the murder.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Focus on Justice and Press Freedom
  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the severe implications of the journalist's murder on press freedom and governance, emphasizing the long and complex pursuit of justice in Malta.

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