Malta’s public service broadcaster PBS has suffered another significant legal defeat after the Court of Appeal ordered it to disclose details of approximately €1.6 million spent on refurbishing an old studio for the 2024 national Eurovision Song Contest. The ruling reinforces the broadcaster’s obligations under freedom of information legislation and underscores the judiciary’s consistent position that PBS remains accountable to the public due to its reliance on state funding....
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