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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Hasbullah Magomedov reveals the most famous contacts on his phone

Hasbullah Magomedov reveals his most famous phone contacts

Feb 25 2022

Hasbullah Magomedov, also popularly known as “Mini Khabib” has revealed the most famous contacts on his phone in a recent Tiktok video gone viral.

In the latest episode of the WAFFLIN’ Podcast with Joe Weller, Theo Baker and Luke Martin, the internet celebrity shed light on some of the famous contacts of his phone, how he has been in touch with Khabib Nurmagomedov and even UFC boss Dana White.

@wafflinpodcast Hasbulla’s most famous phone contact! #hasbulla @hasbulla @theobaker @joeweller #theobaker #joeweller #wafflinpodcast #wafflin ♬ original sound – askjoetheo

In the video, which has now gained over 280,000 views and 26,000 likes, Baker asks the social media star to namedrop the most famous names on his contacts list to which Hasbullah responds “Dana White, Khabib…” Responding to his revelation, Weller went on to ask if we could actually see Hasbullah in a UFC fight, with his road then stating that while White wants to make it happen, it may not be anytime soon.

Would you watch Hasbullah in the UFC?

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Franco Debono hints at a return to politics in cryptic Facebook post

Feb 25 2022

“Thank you friends. Thank you for your messages. I am listening.” While relatively vague, Franco Debono’s most recent Facebook post has been causing widespread speculation on the criminal lawyer’s return to politics.

Welcoming just under 800 likes and a flurry of comments requesting that Debono return to Malta’s political circle. Earlier this week, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech stated that he does not exclude the possibility of Debono contesting the election under the PN ticket, revealing that he speaks with the lawyer ‘on a regular basis.’

Debono most notably broke ties with the Nationalist Party in 2012, voting with the Labour opposition against the government budget of that year. He had alluded to re-joining the party on a number of occasions since then.

Could we be seeing Franco Debono on a PN ticket in 2022?

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