A private mobile application developed by a media company with longstanding ties to Malta’s Labour Party has received €50,000 in direct public funding from the Ministry for Education. The app, Perlina TV, was launched by Sharp Shoot Media in November and targets primary school students and their families with subscription-based content. The Ministry's funding decision, made without a public call or competitive bidding process, has reignited public concern over the use of state funds for ventures closely aligned with the ruling political party....

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