Daphne Caruana Galizia, a fearless investigative journalist from Malta, spent her career exposing deep‑rooted corruption that spanned the island’s political and business elite. Her relentless reporting on bribery, money‑laundering and the ties between politicians and corporate interests made her a target in a country where corruption had long been tolerated. In 2017, at the age of 53, she was tragically killed when a car bomb detonated at her home, a brutal act that sparked international outrage and intensified calls for justice and greater press freedom in Malta. The incident remains a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists worldwide who dare to uncover the truth.
Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
