Bidnija

Bidnija is a rural locality in Malta, primarily known in recent news as the location where investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in 2017. Her murder occurred when a car bomb, planted in her vehicle, detonated near her home in Bidnija. The ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman and heir to a significant property empire, has brought renewed attention to this event. Fenech is accused of masterminding the assassination, allegedly paying €150,000 to three hitmen. The trial is significant as it represents the culmination of legal proceedings against those allegedly involved in the killing, with Fenech being the last of seven accused men to face trial. The case continues to be a focal point in Malta, highlighting issues of corruption, journalism, and the rule of law within the European Union.