385,000 People Watched Malta Eurovision Song Contest

Feb 11 2025

Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Councils Owen Bonnici revealed that up to 385,000 people watched the Malta Eurovision Song Contest this past weekend.

‘After entire days of work, emotions and spectacle, the Malta Eurovision Song Contest came to an end’, wrote the Minister. ‘The finale was evidence of the immense passion of the Maltese for music.’

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He congratulated the leadership and the workers of the Public Broadcasting Services Ltd, all the participants and especially Miriana.

Conte will be representing the country in May in Basel, Switzerland, with her song ‘KANT’, following the victory of Nemo in 2024 with ‘The Code’.

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Police Release Official Photos Of Monday Kirkop Crash

Feb 11 2025

Christ Gatt, a 24-year-old from Imtarfa, tragically lost his life in an accident near the Ħal Kirkop tunnels, close to Malta International Airport, at around 9:15 PM, ONE News reported.

He was driving a BMW, with a 23-year-old passenger accompanying him. The passenger was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

Initial reports indicate that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Members of the Civil Protection Department were the first to respond after a 112 emergency call reported individuals trapped in a vehicle.

Emergency personnel arrived shortly after, confirming Gatt’s passing at the scene, while the passenger was transported to the hospital by ambulance and reported to be in stable condition.

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Artists Behind Team ‘KANT’ Celebrate Eurovision Win

Feb 11 2025

Miriana Conte shined this past weekend, winning the Malta Eurovision Song Contest with her iconic song ‘KANT’.

Behind the creative process and the hard work were also a number of creatives and artists who put on a massive show – making sure that ‘KANT’ got the spectacle it deserved.

Among them was Steven Levi Vella, who celebrated the win by posting a picture of himself and Miriana and writing, ‘We did it again. Miriana Conte for Eurovision.’

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Chloe Scicluna, who was also behind the creative process, wrote a heartfelt appreciation to Miriana and the rest of the team,

‘From trusting in me when I was 16 to winning the Eurovision in 2025 in a leotard and tights.’

‘Who would have thought we would get to this point? I would write a whole long paragraph, but you, the team and myself all know how much work this took and how many things we experienced on the way, yet we still pushed through.’

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Music producer Muxu wrote:

‘Miriana, words can’t explain how proud and how happy I am to see the world finally giving you your flowers. We’ve been writing songs together since you were 13, and it’s amazing to see people truly paying attention to how incredibly talented and what a lovable human you truly are.’

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‘To everyone who voted—we promise to give it our all and show them that we know how to have fun, too. Let’s go, Eurovision! Do-Re-Mi-Fa Se Serving KANT.’

Dancers Skye Sperandeo, Lynn Schembri, Mishel di Michele, Andrew Camenzuli and Ali Kanay Demirci also issued heartwarming posts, highlighting moments from their journey from rehearsals to the finals.

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Well done to the entire team!

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Christ Gatt Identified As Driver Who Died In Kirkop Tunnels Crash

Feb 11 2025

Christ Gatt, a 24-year-old from Imtarfa, tragically lost his life in an accident near the Ħal Kirkop tunnels, close to Malta International Airport, at around 9:15 PM, ONE News reported.

He was driving a BMW, with a 23-year-old passenger accompanying him. The passenger was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

Initial reports indicate that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Members of the Civil Protection Department were the first to respond after a 112 emergency call reported individuals trapped in a vehicle.

Emergency personnel arrived shortly after, confirming Gatt’s passing at the scene, while the passenger was transported to the hospital by ambulance and reported to be in stable condition.

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