Malta Eurovision 2025 Semi- Finalists Announced

Dec 13 2024

The 24 semi-finalists for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2025 have been announced, building excitement for what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 4 and 6 February, with the grand final set for 8 February. This year’s competition will feature a mix of well-known performers and fresh faces, each eager to claim the coveted spot to represent Malta at Eurovision.

Artists like Alexandra Alden with “Magnolia”, Kurt Calleja with “AZIZ/A”, and Justine Shorfid with “Still I Rise” are set to perform alongside newcomers such as Krista Šujak (“Unheard”) and Victoria Sciberras (“Juno”). Unique entries like Kantera’s “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” and JVF’s “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” are already generating buzz.

With 24 acts in the running, each performer is gearing up to deliver their best and impress both the judges and the audience.

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Suspect Arrested Following Discovery of Dismembered Body in Tas-Sliema

Dec 13 2024

A 43-year-old Colombian man has been arrested in Msida in connection with the discovery of a dismembered body in a suitcase floating in the sea near Gżira. A 39-year-old Portuguese man, found at the Colombian’s residence, was also detained.

An autopsy revealed that the unidentified victim, believed to be a foreigner, had over 100 cocaine capsules in his stomach and likely suffocated to death before being dismembered and discarded. The police suspect the victim was used as a drug mule.

CCTV footage facilitated a nationwide search, leading to the arrests. The crime is believed to have occurred mere hours before the suitcase was reported. Army explosives experts were initially called to investigate the suspicious luggage, which was later found to contain human remains.

Investigators believe an axe was used to dismember the middle-aged victim. The body, which showed no signs of decomposition, suggests the crime took place approximately 12 hours before the grim discovery.

Magistrate Ian Farrugia is overseeing the inquiry as police continue their investigation into the case. The victim’s identity remains unknown, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the harrowing incident.

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D’Amato Records Welcomes HMV Sign Home Following Restoration

Dec 13 2024

The beloved HMV sign that graced the façade of D’Amato Records in Valletta for decades has made a spectacular comeback – with not one, but two appearances!

After a construction mishap involving a rogue crane left the iconic perspex sign smashed in July, music lovers feared the worst. But fear not – restoration magic has worked wonders.

In October, a meticulously crafted replica of the sign, costing €5,000, took its rightful place outside the store. It’s so spot-on that passersby might think it’s the original. But here’s the twist – the real deal has also made a triumphant return!

D’Amato Records Welcomes HMV Sign Home Following Restoration After extensive restoration by the experts at Prevarti Ltd, the original sign was finally delivered back to D’Amato Records yesterday, 12th December. Now safely displayed indoors, it stands as a testament to Valletta’s musical history – and a survivor of world wars, time, and a rogue crane’s wrath.

D’Amato Records Welcomes HMV Sign Home Following Restoration Next time you’re in Valletta, swing by D’Amato Records to witness this double dose of music nostalgia – one shining bright outside, and the other preserved for future generations indoors. 🎵

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Malta Celebrates 50 Years Since Becoming A Republic State

Dec 13 2024

Today marks 50 years since Malta became a free country and amended it’s constitution to fully transform into a Republic state, a monumental moment in Malta’s fight for emancipation.

13th December marks the day that Malta truly freed itself from all kinds of British control, going from a constitutional monarchy such as the United Kingdom and Australia, to a fully fledged democratic republic.

Transforming into a republic state came with a lot of changes for Malta, including the removal of Queen Elizabeth as the country’s Head of State and an all new and amended constitution.

Replacing Queen Elizabeth as Head of State was Malta’s first ever President, Sir Anthony Mamo.

Due to the importance of the occasion, Republic Day is celebrated every year in Malta on the 13th of December and is marked as one of the several national holidays the country has, alongside Independence Day, Freedom Day, Victory Day and Sette Giugno.

There are several traditional and annual events that usually take place every Republic Day, starting with the awards ceremony which sees the President of Malta award individuals with the ‘Ġieħ ir-Repubblika’, the highest honour a Maltese representative can achieve.

In addition to the award ceremony, Republic Day includes a stunning fireworks display over the Grand Harbour and a wreath-laying ceremony by state officials at the Republic Day monument in Marsa.

The celebrations conclude with the annual ‘Trooping the Colour’ military parade at St. George’s Square in Valletta.

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