Roberta Metsola Supports Student Protest Outside Court

May 8 2024

Taking to social media, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola came out in support of the students protesting against the attack on the judiciary.

‘Stop attacking the judiciary. And the journalists. And the experts. And the NGOs. And the Opposition. And the EU’, wrote Metsola.

‘Stop defending criminals. Start acting like a Prime Minister.’

Law students, led by Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi (GħSL) president Andrew Drago, demonstrated outside Valletta’s law courts, condemning Prime Minister Robert Abela’s statements which they perceived as pitting the judiciary against the public.

Protesters, including law students and politicians like PN leader Bernard Grech and MEP David Casa, expressed solidarity with the judiciary, holding placards emphasizing justice and the rule of law.

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Two Youths Steal Plants From Buġibba’s Mamma’s Sugar Outlet

May 8 2024

A video shared to local Facebook page ‘Are You Being Served? (Malta & Gozo) Original’ shows two young men stealing two plants from Mamma’s Sugar in Buġibba.

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The plants were situated on the outside banners of the shop, with CCTV cameras showing the two culprits making off with the pots.

‘Whoever recognises them will be appreciated to send us a message’, wrote Alen Osman on the shared video.

Flowers could be given to those who manage to help identify the culprits, Alen wrote.

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‘Battling Rough Seas Always Our Forte’: Michelle To Joseph Muscat

May 8 2024

Amidst the political turmoil currently engulfing the country in regards the Vitals inquiry, former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is facing charges related to money laundering, corruption and bribery alongside various other individuals.

In support of her husband, Michelle Muscat posted a photo of the couple on a boat and writing:

‘Battling rough seas has always been our forte. #truthwillprevail’

The post racked up a whopping 1.5K reactions.

This marks the first instance in Maltese political history where a former prime minister will stand trial for criminal charges. The charges stem from a deal involving the privatisation of three state hospitals negotiated during Muscat’s tenure, which was subsequently annulled by a court last year.

Muscat, Mizzi, and Schembri are accused of various crimes, including money laundering and bribery, with potential sentences of up to 18 years in jail and fines of up to €2.5 million if convicted. Prosecutors allege they received bribes from David Meli, a lawyer representing hospital concessionaires.

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Ireland’s Eurovision Entry ‘Doomsday Blue’ Sticks Out

May 8 2024

Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 entry was one of the ten semi-finalists who made it to the finale this year – and suffice to say it drew a lot of opinions.

Bambie Thug, the 31 year old singer, delivered a unique performance of ‘Doomsday Blue’ – with the song having drawn both massive praise but also criticism.

During composition, with Bambie composing alongside Olivia Cassy Brooking, Sam Matlock and Tylr Rydr, it was revealed that the aim was to mix alternative rock, pop and jazz. They also describe it as ‘an electro-metal breakdown’.

Many are vouching for ‘Doomsday Blue’ to win this year, touting Lordi’s victory with ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’ back in 2006 given its uniqueness within the contest.

However, others, mainly conservative opinions, critiqued the song’s symbolism, with some from Ireland even petitioning to have the song disqualified.

How about you? What do you think of the song?

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