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Tina Turner immortalised with special edition Barbie on song’s 40th anniversary

Oct 15 2022 Share

Legendary singer Tina Turner has been honoured with a limited edition Barbie by Mattel, celebrating the 40th anniversary of her hit track ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’

The Tina Turner Barbie doll sports an iconic ’80s hairstyle, denim jacket and leather dress, with microphone in hand. Now 82 years old, Turner stated ‘I am honoured to welcome my Barbie into the group of trailblazing women already represented.’

Turner joins the likes of Cher, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and Diana Ross in getting her own special edition Barbie.

Are you a fan of Tina Turner?

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Three countries withdraw from Eurovision due to financial issues; Should Malta follow?

Three countries withdraw from Eurovision due to financial issues; Should Malta follow?
Oct 15 2022 Share

Macedonian broadcaster MRT has revealed that North Macedonia will not be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

The country’s withdrawal from the popular song contest is due to consideration towards the current economy and energy crisis, with this being the first time the country ever withdrew from the Eurovision. The country has participated 21 times in the popular song contest, with their best result being 7th place in 2019.

Meanwhile, Montenegro’s broadcaster, RTCG, stated that the costs of staying in Great Britain, significant registration costs and lack of sponsors have pushed them to take the decision to withdraw.

Elsewhere, Bulgaria’s broadcaster reported that the country will also not take part, this year and even in the future, stating: “After analysis it was decided that this program does not present an interest for the broadcaster any longer.”

 

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Over the past years, Malta’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest generated a fair bit of controversy due to considerations of excessive spending and relatively poor performance with many calling for Malta to opt out of the competition.

Do you think Malta should withdraw from the Eurovision?

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The Labour Party was founded 102 years ago today

The Labour Party was founded 102 years ago today
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Today, the Labour Party celebrates 102 year since it was first founded. On 15th October 1920, 12 men from various working sectors across Malta met in Valletta to found what was then known as the ‘Camera del Lavoro’, which eventually became the Labour Party.

During those days, Maltese workers were faced with adversity following the First World War, with many ending up without a job. Such hard times led to the Sette Giugnio riots, where Maltese rioters were shot by British Troops, leaving four dead.

The founding members and initial activists, the majority of which were shipyard workers, formed the Labour Party to help workers and disadvantaged members of society.

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Five dogs reported dead or seriously injured whilst in care of pet sitters

Five dogs reported dead or seriously injured whilst in care of pet sitters
Oct 15 2022 Share

The MPSCA. has called for a massive change in legislation with regards to pet-sitting after at least five dogs died or sustained serious injuries during third party care.

One pet-sitter reportedly took a Shih Tzu out with their car and left him alone with the window open, with the dog eventually jumping out, getting run over and losing a leg.

Another case saw a pet-sitter tying a fox terrier outside an establishment whilst shopping only to return to find him strangled, with The Malta Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (MSPCA) suspecting more cases going on unreported.

Lack of basic knowledge and care of multiple dogs during one sitting have contributed to the situation in Malta in Malta, with the law allowing absolutely anyone to be a pet-sitter at the moment.

Recently, Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said revealed that a legal notice on pet-sitting in Malta is in its final stages.

Have you ever hired a pet-sitter?

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