Gold For Malta At The Balkan Championships Marathon

Apr 29 2024

Malta celebrated its inaugural gold medal victory at the Balkan Championships Marathon in Belgrade. Following his recent silver medal in the Half Marathon, Luke Micallef outdid himself by clinching the top spot in the Marathon event.

Despite the scorching conditions in the Serbian capital, Micallef displayed remarkable resilience, outpacing two formidable Turkish marathoners in a challenging uphill finish. His finishing time of 2:26:38 secured him first place, with Selim Seven trailing closely behind at 2:27:04.

Although the overall Belgrade Marathon was dominated by Kenyan athletes Gilbert Chumba (2:11:48) and Gilbert Cheruyot (02:12:20), Micallef’s achievement was noteworthy. Despite finishing fourth overall among the Kenyan contenders, he secured Malta’s first gold medal in the Balkan Championships. This accomplishment is particularly commendable given the formidable competition from Central and Eastern European athletes.

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Sarah Bonnici’s First Eurovision Rehearsal ‘Amazing’

Apr 29 2024

The first reactions and photos for Sarah Bonnici’s stage rehearsal in Malmo, Sweden are in – and Sarah looks absolutely stunning!

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Taking to a live video, the Malta representative described the experience as amazing, having loved every second on stage.

Meanwhile, photos uploaded by the official Eurovision Song Contest social media capture Sarah in mid-dance-break-action, writing:

‘Extended dance break alert! SARAH BONNICI has got the m-m-m-moves’.

Are you excited to watch Sarah take to the stage whilst OPENING the second semi-final of the contest?

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Watch The Eurovision Stage Get Set Up Ahead Of Contest

Apr 29 2024

Here’s a behind the scenes look at Eurovision Song Contest stage at Malmo Arena, Sweden being constructed ahead of the competition.

Malta’s representative Sarah Bonnici will be rocking this stage and opening the second semi-final with her song ‘LOOP’.

A video shared by the official Eurovision Song Contest page shows a sped up construction of stage which is set to welcome singers as well as other performers for this year’s edition of the beloved contest.

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‘Uża L-Vot Tiegħek’: EU Election Campaigns Kick Off

Apr 29 2024

The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, aiming to highlight the importance of voting and preserving democracy.

With the European elections scheduled from 6 to 9 June 2024, over 370 million citizens across 27 Member States are expected to participate. The campaign employs a diverse communication strategy, including media events, digital outreach, partner collaborations, community engagement, and tailored educational programs.

Named “Use Your Vote. Or others will decide for you,” the campaign emphasizes democracy’s significance. It features a poignant 4-minute film, “Use your vote,” showcasing senior citizens from various EU nations sharing their democratic experiences.

President Roberta Metsola emphasizes the critical role of EU democracy, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights and fostering active citizenship.

The campaign underscores democracy as a collective responsibility, promoting unity amidst diversity.

It delves into Europe’s history and the fragile nature of democracy to bolster interest in the upcoming elections. Surveys indicate increased engagement and intent to vote, with citizens recognizing voting’s importance for democracy’s strength and the welfare of future generations.

The film and its adaptations for TV, cinema, radio, and social media will launch across all Member States on 29 April 2024, further amplifying the campaign’s message of democratic participation and collective responsibility.

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