PN promises feasts to be celebrated in full fledge if elected

Feb 25 2022

Addressing a political rally, the Nationalist Party pledged that if elected to government, Maltese feasts (locally known as festi) will be celebrated in full.

Speaking during the rally, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that fans of the Maltese cultural phenomenon would be allowed to return to their celebrations if the PN is voted into parliament.

Following 2 years of a pandemic, the feast community in Malta continuously expressed their distraught and concerns that their beloved practice, which takes up days of work, was being ignored by authorities.

Grech promised to give back the feast enthusiasts the right to celebrate them in full as they did prior to COVID-19’s arrival on the global stage and Malta. What do you think?

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PL pledges 15% increase in stipends and youth in politics

Feb 25 2022

Speaking at a political rally, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that if elected to government, the Labour Party would increase stipends by up to 15%.

Asked about the previous increase in stipend brought on by his administration, Abela promised that the stipend would continue going up if the party is reelected in March.

Abela also highlighted the importance of discussing the prospect of having youth being able to run as candidates in general elections. Abela said that, apart from giving 16 to 18 year olds the right to vote, they should also be able to participate in the political sphere.

Abela went on to call the youth not just the leaders of Malta’s future, but also the leaders of today.

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Russia banned from participating in Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Feb 25 2022

Following the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Russia has just been banned from participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

This announcement follows increasing pressures from the broadcasters across Europe, with the European Broadcasting Union going on to say that no Russian act will participate in the contest this year.

‘The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU.’

This also follows around nine countries calling to exclude Russia from the event. These included Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Ukraine itself. Russia was also excluded from the UEFA and FIA Formula 1.

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‘A surreal experience’ – Robert Abela about his presence in Brussels

Feb 25 2022

Speaking at a political rally, Prime Minister Robert Abela opened up about his experience in Brussels in regards to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Asked a question about his participation in the meeting of world leaders, Abela emphasised the bewilderment and surreal experience in discussing virtually with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

He also discussed worries of increases in exported products but promised that Malta will keep prices, including energy related, stable during the crisis.

Abela said that Malta will be delivering aid to Ukraine, mostly in the form of medicinal help to support the defensive effort. He also highlighted the importance of not labelling all Russian people as being in favour of the effort. Quite the contrary, said the Prime Minister, as he spoke about how many oppose the invasion of Ukraine.

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