Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has in recent weeks faced renewed scrutiny over his public statements concerning the legal status of Public Broadcasting Services Ltd and its obligations to disclose information on the use of public funds. The issue has re emerged following parliamentary questions relating to expenditure on Malta’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and broader concerns about financial transparency within the national broadcaster. At the centre of the debate is whether PBS should be treated as a public entity subject to full accountability requirements or as a private commercial body......
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August 11, 2025
European Media Freedom Act faces slow national rollout
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), described by European Union policymakers as a landmark measure to strengthen press freedom, media independence, and pluralism across the bloc, officially came into force...
















