Sliema Wanderers Taken Off Air Due To Celebrations

May 13 2024

The Sliema Wanderers team had to be taken off air on the popular football show Replay, due to their rather rude chants towards historic rivals Floriana whom they dramatically beat on penalties to win the FA Trophy.

Replay presenter Chris Micallef even apologized to viewers, saying that the players must have forgotten that they were live on air and that they had to be taken off air immediately.

The blues managed to win their 22nd FA Trophy, which also means that they are now the defacto leaders of Maltese football due to having the same amount of league titles as Floriana, 26, but now having one more FA Trophy.

Sliema also managed to become the first ever team to win the knockout trophy during their first year back in the Premier League, meaning no other club have won promotion and the cup in consecutive seasons.

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Should We Send A Maltese Song To The Eurovision?

May 13 2024

The recurring debate over Malta’s approach to the Eurovision Song Contest has resurfaced with local creator Ashley Eric Peschel’s recent comments on Instagram Stories.

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Following Malta’s disappointing last-place finish in Eurovision Semi-Final 2, Peschel advocated for a shift in strategy, suggesting, “we need to send a fun song in Maltese and enjoy ourselves whilst exhibiting the Maltese language.” This statement echoes a broader sentiment of many Maltese fans who annually voice their frustrations on social media after the contest.

Every year, the discussion point to two primary options: either withdrawing from Eurovision entirely (and investing the money in the long-awaited motorsport track) or embracing the Maltese language in their submissions. The idea of using Maltese aims not only to showcase the nation’s culture but also to stand out in the diverse Eurovision lineup.

This ongoing conversation, despite Malta’s performances in past years, captures the community’s passion for Eurovision and their unrelenting desire to eventually return to Maltese Eurovision glory. Whether or not a song in Maltese could change Malta’s fortunes remains a topic of debate, but it certainly prompts a reconsideration of how national identity is presented on this international stage.

Do you agree?

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Maltese Coffee Prices Rises Higher Than European Average

May 13 2024

In the past year the price of Maltese coffee has risen higher than the European average.

The study by Eurostat showed that the price of Maltese coffee in the last year has risen by 2.8% however on a whole European scale the price of coffee has risen in a less scale than the previous two years.

Because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the prices of coffee exploded in 2022 with the rates of inflation of coffee prices rising to almost 9% but luckily that rate lowered in the successive months.

From all of the countries in the European Union, the prices of coffee has risen in 15 different countries and lowered in 12 different countries . The highest increase was found in Croatia with an increase of 7.4% and meanwhile in Finland the prices of coffee lowered by an insane 15.5%.

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Praise for Matt Blxck’s Use of Maltese in Eurovision Points Announcement

May 13 2024

Presenting Malta’s points during the Eurovision Grand Final, local artist Matt Blxck captured attention not only with his teddy-bear-covered suit but also by delivering the points in Maltese.

This act of pride in our language took place against a vibrant backdrop of enthusiastic Eurovision fans at the Eurovision Fanzone in Triton Square, Valletta. Blxck confidently awarded the twelve points to Switzerland, making a notable impression by using our native language on such an international stage. Many took to social to congratulate the local artist and public vote winner of the year’s Malta Eurovision song contest.

The moment drew praise from various quarters, including TV presenter and Kalkara mayor Wayne Aquilina, who expressed his appreciation on Instagram. Aquilina congratulated Blxck for his use of Maltese, proposing that Malta should consider participating in next year’s Eurovision with a song in Maltese. He emphasised that this would not be just because “we’ve tried everything else,” but because “our language deserves to be promoted.”

Addressing the moment of national pride, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici stated that Malta is proud of its language and committed to keep pushing it forward.

Do you think we should enter with a Maltese song next year?

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