Here Are the Top 5 Finalists from the MESC 2025

Feb 9 2025

Miriana Conte emerged as the winner of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with her song Kant, earning a total of 182 points—88 from the jury and 94 from the public vote. The competition, held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, featured 16 finalists vying for the chance to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

Kristy Spiteri secured second place with Heaven Sent, collecting 174 points, including 102 from the jury and 72 from the public. Kantera’s LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum finished third with 137 points, receiving 52 from the jury and 85 from the public. Victoria placed fourth with Juno, earning 114 points, while JVF’s Festa (No Time for Siesta) completed the top five with 76 points.

The event was hosted by Valentina Rossi, Davide Tucci, and Pauline Agius. The final rankings were determined through a mix of jury votes and public televoting. Conte will now represent Malta in Eurovision 2025.

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Two Men Injured as Van Crashes into Valley in Żebbuġ, Gozo

Feb 9 2025

Yesterday, at around nine in the evening (2100hrs), the police were informed of a traffic accident on Triq ir-Rabat, Żebbuġ, Gozo.

The police immediately went to the scene, and preliminary investigations revealed that a 25-year-old Macedonian man, residing in Żebbuġ, Gozo, lost control of the Isuzu WFR van he was driving and fell into a valley from a height of about one and a half stories. Another Macedonian man, aged 36 and also living in Żebbuġ, Gozo, was also in the vehicle.

Civil Protection members and a medical team were called to the scene to assist.

An ambulance transported the men to the Gozo General Hospital for the necessary medical treatment, where it was confirmed that they had sustained serious injuries.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

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Maltese BJJ Athletes Win Bronze at IBJJF European Open

Feb 9 2025

Three Maltese athletes from BJJTM earned podium finishes at the 2025 IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Open Championships, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in late January. The tournament, one of the world’s most prestigious BJJ events, attracted over 6,000 competitors.

Keith Darmanin made history as the first Maltese BJJ Black Belt to medal at this competition. Competing in the M4 64kg category, he won his opening match on points against a U.S. opponent before defeating a French competitor in the quarterfinals with a triangle choke submission in under a minute. In the semi-finals, he narrowly lost to Japan’s reigning champion, securing a bronze medal for Malta.

Owen Falzon and Kevin Sammut also earned bronze in their divisions. Falzon, competing in the Master Blue Belt M3 category, won two matches to reach the semi-finals. Sammut, the eldest active Maltese BJJ competitor, fought in the Master Blue Belt M6 division, showing determination before falling short in the semi-finals.

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Nostalgic Video Of Malta’s Liceo & Junior Lyceum Back In 1989 Going Viral

Feb 8 2025

A video from 1989 showing Liceo and Junior College in its Junior Lyceum era has been going viral on TikTok, offering a rare glimpse into student life over three decades ago.

The footage showcases the schools’ atmosphere, with students in ‘80s attire, the old buildings as well as classrooms and auditoriums.

Former students are sharing memories online, reminiscing about their experiences as the video highlights both the educational environment of the time and Malta’s cultural shifts.

The viral video has sparked a wave of nostalgia, reminding many of how Malta’s educational landscape has evolved over the years while reflecting on the lasting impact that Liceo and Junior Lyceum had on past generations.

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