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I was once one of the many hacks in a trade that is constantly questioning itself, attempting to reach higher standards, chasing stories and facts, clues and evidence… done the job for 20 years now.

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Substack of Malta freelance journalist Matthew Vella, former Executive Editor MaltaToday, author of Maltese-London crime history book 'Passport To Vice'

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I spent 20 years in Maltese journalism. Now I do media advisory, and production fixing for small TV and fashion shoots. Also wrote true crime history of Maltese crime in Soho, ‘Passport To Vice’ (Horizons, 2022)