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The winners of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2025 – reporters from multiple European outlets coordinated by the platform for investigative journalism “Follow the Money” – pictured in the European Parliament during the award ceremony.

Reporters who exposed how Russia evades oil sanctions win the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

Their work exposed the hidden financial networks enabling Russia’s sanction-evading oil trade.

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Record number of corporate lawsuits target climate action in controversial tribunal Behind closed doors in Washington, D.C., fossil fuel and mining companies are suing governments over lost profits. Follow the Money has analysed how a system built to protect foreign investors poses a...

Fossil fuel and mining companies have launched a record number of lawsuits against governments, demanding billions for lost profits due to green policies. This year alone, they’ve filed a record number of 22 claims. Critics warn this pressures governments to dilute climate action.

Former EU boss keeps office in von der Leyen’s building – and allows his guests to lobby in secret Years after stepping down as head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker still meets with lobbyists and foreign diplomats in the Berlaymont, the EU executive’s seat in Brussels. He holds regu...

The former president of the European Commission still holds office at his old headquarters, where he regularly receives prominent guests. According to the Kazakh government, he also offered help as go-between. Jean-Claude Juncker himself denies this, claiming that he is “immune” to influence.

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Para uma reportagem com a Are We Europe que pretende uma maior consciência sobre a Carta dos Direitos Fundamentais da UE, estou à procura de mulheres que estejam disponíveis para partilhar as suas histórias comigo, se preferirem de forma anónima.

Despedimentos ligados à maternidade Olá, o meu nome é Francisca Valentim, sou uma jornalista freelance, e podem descobrir mais sobre mim aqui. Procuro mulheres que tenham sido despedidas por um motivo ligado à maternidade, especialment...

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Commission to kill EU anti-greenwashing rules The EU executive will abandon its green claims directive after right-wing lawmakers vowed to block it in the Parliament.

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The Death of Journalism in Azerbaijan A relentless crackdown over the past 18 months has eradicated any semblance of independent media from authoritarian Azerbaijan. But as President Ilham Aliyev casts critical journalists as enemies of t...

The Azerbaijani government’s relentless crackdown on journalists has eradicated any semblance of independent media from the country.

Here’s how smuggling charges, harsh prison conditions, and pro-government attack dogs are strangling press freedom 👇

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PJ detém seis neonazis, incluindo um chefe da PSP. Encontradas armas 3D, algo inédito em Portugal Detidos integravam Movimento Armilar Lusitano, que pretendia apoiar-se em milícia armada e propagar ideais de discriminação. Foram apreendidas armas feitas em 3D. Há bandeiras e autocolantes do 1143.

Parabéns pelo trabalho, PJ.
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"PJ detém seis neonazis, incluindo um chefe da PSP. Encontradas armas 3D, algo inédito"
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In a dangerous era for journalism – a powerful new tool to help protect sources Today, the Guardian, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, launches Secure Messaging, a world-first from a media organisation

In a dangerous era for journalism – a powerful new tool to help protect sources

Two men jailed for life for supplying car bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia Robert Agius and Jamie Vella were convicted last week of their role in the anti-corruption journalist’s murder in 2017 Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for supplying the car bomb that killed the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta eight years ago. The sentencing on Tuesday of Robert Agius and Jamie Vella, reported to be members of the island’s criminal underworld, marked a significant step in the long campaign to bring those charged with Caruana Galizia’s murder to justice. Continue reading...

Two men jailed for life for supplying car bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia

Europe's economic woes have nothing to do with climate policy, says ex-Merkel advisor European industry is wrong to blame the Green Deal for its own failures, according to Ottmar Edenhofer, a leading climate economist. To remain economically competitive, the EU must stick to its ambiti...

European industry is wrong to blame the Green Deal for its woes, says Ottmar Edenhofer, former adviser to Merkel, in an interview with FTM. The real threat to Europe’s economy? Climate inaction.

Watchdog under scrutiny: EU Court of Auditors sued for blocking fraud probe EU prosecutors and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) have been involved in a stand-off for years over a fraud probe involving the court's former president.

The European Court of Auditors is under fire: EU prosecutors have sued the EU financial watchdog for refusing to allow its staff members to testify in a fraud investigation into the former president. The lawsuit marks the escalation of a conflict that has been brewing for years.

We’re proud to share that the #BakuConnection project—led by Forbidden Stories in collaboration with over a dozen media partners—has received the Special Award from the European Press Prize. This award honors exceptional journalism that stands for courage, impact, and international solidarity.

European fishing boats hurt West Africa's future Follow the Money travelled to the West African coast and discovered how fishing companies from Spain and France are plundering Senegalese waters while siphoning off the profits. As Senegal strives to ...

European companies are plundering Senegal’s seas and funnelling the profits away: at least 1 in 5 vessels under Senegal’s flag is owned by European firms. Yet the EU is blaming Senegal for poor oversight of illegal fishing – while European companies keep reaping the benefits.

Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

Meta will eliminate fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Mark Zuckerberg sought to blame "biased" fact-checkers for the change.
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There is nothing more American than taking something that happens routinely in countries around the world – like politicians of different parties coming together for ceremonial occasions – and declaring it to be uniquely American.