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Malta’s Eurovision Performance Over The Last 5 Years

Feb 1 2024 Share

Over the past five years, Malta’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, showcasing our island’s music scene on the international stage. In 2019, Michela represented Malta with her song ‘Chameleon,’ securing a respectable 14th place in the finals. This performance set a hopeful tone for the following years.

 

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However, the anticipation for the 2020 contest was abruptly halted as the event was cancelled due to the global pandemic. Destiny, who was set to perform ‘All of My Love,’ missed the chance to showcase her talent on the Eurovision stage that year. Undeterred, Destiny returned in 2021 with the empowering anthem ‘Je Me Casse,’ which resonated well with audiences and judges alike, earning her a commendable 7th place in the finals.

The subsequent years, however, saw Malta facing challenges in the competition. In 2022, Emma Muscat with her inspirational song ‘I Am What I Am’ did not manage to qualify for the finals. Similarly, in 2023, The Busker’s attempt with ‘Dance (Our Own Party)’ also fell short of qualifying, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the contest.

As Malta prepares for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, the question on everyone’s mind is: who should represent Malta this year? The past performances have shown both the potential for high achievement and the disappointment of unmet expectations. Now, we turn to you, the readers, to share your thoughts on who could carry the Maltese flag high in Malmö. Who do you think should represent Malta in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest?

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Price Reduction for 450 Products as Stability Scheme Starts Today

Price Reduction for 450 Products as Stability Scheme Starts Today
Feb 1 2024 Share

From today, 450 products from 15 food categories will have a reduced and more stable price, as part of the government’s scheme to stabilise the price of essential products.

Over 400 establishments have are participating in this initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Economy Minister Silvio Schembri mid-way through January, which will attempt to soften the ever-increasing blow of essential food item prices. The products falling under this category will be marked with a specific label which indicates the reduction in prices.

Categories are as follows:

– Corned beef
– Cornflakes
– Cream crackers
– Fresh/frozen minced/ground beef/pork
– Fresh/frozen pork chops
– Frozen raw chicken legs
– Frozen raw whole chicken
– Frozen peas, broccoli, spinach
– Black tea
– Instant coffee
– Tinned tuna in vegetable/soya/sunflower oil (excluding tuna in brine and olive oil)
– Vegetable spreads in tubs or foil
– Frozen friable french fries
– Skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk in cartons
– Wheat spaghetti and penne

The tripartite agreement between the government, supermarket owners, and food importers underscores the importance of cooperation in maintaining a stable and sustainable local market. Citizens having any queries may call the 153 freephone.

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Fires In Front Of European Parliament As Farmers Protest

Fires In Front Of European Parliament As Farmers Protest
Feb 1 2024 Share

Plumes of smoke and fire have been seen close to the European Parliament building as European farmers have started to protest the EU’s new environmental regulations, which they believe to be harsh and threatening to their way of life.

Various social media videos show barricades in various spots in Belgium as demonstrators within farming communities demonstrate their ever-increasing frustration at the situation in countries like Germany, France and Belgium.

Maltese EU Official Peter Agius shared his perspective of the situation, highlighting that Maltese farmers are also up in arms as Malta is “compounded with a dysfunctional local market where 75% of our food is imported.”

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Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov Tours Around Malta

Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov Tours Around Malta
Jan 31 2024 Share

Manchester United’s former professional scorer Dimitar Berbatov and MUTV presenter Sam Homewood were invited by VisitMalta to spend some time enjoying themselves in Malta. 

The two rode on the gondolas in the Grand Harbour, with the scenery of the Three Cities behind them and Valletta in front of them. 

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They even went for a scenic bike race near the Salt Pans on the sister island of Gozo before sitting down for a hearty, vegan meal at the Country Terrace Restaurant in Mġarr.

The food was all locally grown, impressing the footballer with their use of a favourite food of his – dates. 

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Source: Manchesterunited IG, VisitMalta IG