Fact-check Malta: Has Malta’s population ‘almost doubled’ since 2013?
Bernard Grech claimed that this was the case in a speech in parliament on Wednesday
Politics
Fact-check Malta: Are Ficus trees in Mosta ‘alien’ or ‘invasive’?
Mosta council’s application to ERA described trees as alien. The law says otherwise
The Greek flag was not removed at a pro-Palestinian rally in Athens
November 14, 2023 The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has left thousands of people dead since October 7, leading to demonstrations in cities across the world. At a pro-Palestinian rally in Athens on November 5, a protester climbed a lamppost near the Greek parliament and attached the Greek and Palestinian flags together. However, …
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Fact-check Malta: Is the Ġgantija development outside UNESCO’s buffer zone?
The project’s applicants say that it is, but objectors argue otherwise
Fact check Malta: Will running hospitals cost as much as Steward received?
Robert Abela said that running the hospitals is ‘certainly not cheaper’ than what government was paying Steward
Fact-check Malta: Scam posts mimic Times of Malta interview with Robert Abela
This is the latest in a line of scams showing in-depth knowledge of local issues and personalities
Fact-check Malta: What powers do police have to stop and search?
Some have questioned whether recent searches in areas known to house migrants could be a case of racial profiling
This image of Atletico Madrid fans holding a giant Palestinian flag is not real
October 30, 2023 Since the start of an intense bombing campaign by Israel on the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, there have been numerous demonstrations in various countries related to the conflict. In this context, an image has spread on social media claiming …
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Fact-check Malta: Disinformation about the Gaza hospital bombing
As both sides trade blame, we look into false claims on either side
Fact-check Malta: Petition warns that WHO will assume power over Malta’s constitution
The petition says that the government has until the end of the month to avoid this
