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An investigation into a migration deal has been awarded the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Journalism Prize, the award honouring the murdered Maltese journalist known for exposing corruption. The prize recognises cross-border investigative reporting, and this year it highlights reporting on a contested migration arrangement. The announcement is drawing attention from EU politics watchers and press freedom advocates, who see the award as a signal of the importance of scrutiny of migration policy.

An investigation into a migration deal has won the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Journalism Prize, awarded by the European Parliament in honour of the murdered Maltese journalist. The prize recognises reporting that exposes abuses of power and defends press freedom. The winning work examined the circumstances of an EU migration agreement, though further details of the reporting and its findings have not been given.

Southampton owner Dragan Solak has expanded his Sport Republic portfolio by acquiring a Maltese Premier League club, adding another team to the multi-club ownership group alongside the English club. The move signals growing interest among British football investors in smaller European leagues as bases for talent development and club networks.