WATCH: At least 8 dead as Storm Eunice rips through most of Europe

Feb 19 2022

An Atlantic storm by the name of Storm Eunice has claimed the lives of at least 8 people as winds of up to 196km ripped through most of Northwestern Europe in the past days.

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Amongst other unfortunate casualties, three people in the Netherlands were killed by toppling trees whilst a woman was killed in London when a tree collapsed onto her car. Venues such as London’s O2 arena also registered significant damages after the wind shredded its domed roof. Together with similar establishments such as Printworks London, performers scheduled for shows at the O2 had to postpone to ensure the safety of their fans and clients.

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A Met Office spokesperson highlighted that the storm’s fiercest winds were heading to Scandinavia and northern mainland Europe, where further warnings have been issued.

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Eurovision classics night brings feel-good factor as final 17 revealed

Feb 19 2022

Yesterday’s ‘special‘ Eurovision Song Malta show truly did live up to its name as legends in Maltese Eurovision history returned to the stage to bring back some of Malta’s favourite tunes before the final 16 were revealed.

With 6 eliminated, the 16 which were voted to perform in tonight’s final are Enya Magri, Sarah Bonnici, Matt Blxck, Denise Mercieca, Norbert Bondin, Raquel Galdes Briffa, Mark Anthony Bartolo, Baklava ft. Nicole, Aidan, Janice Mangion, Nicole Hammett, Nicole Azzopardi, Richard Edwards, Giada, Emma Muscat and Miriana Conte.

The night was characterised by collaborations between past & present Maltese artists singing classic Eurovision tracks, with appearances from the likes of Chiara Siracusa, Mary Spiteri, Renato, Ira Losco & so many more.

An additional ‘wildcard’ round of televoting also allowed Jessika to come back from the last 6 and perform at tonight’s Eurovision Song Malta final with her song ‘Kaleidoscope’.

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Emma Muscat wins the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022!

Emma Muscat is the winner of Eurovision Song Malta 2022!

Feb 18 2022

After putting on a show-stopping local performance at the MFCC, Emma Muscat is the winner of this year’s Eurovision Song Malta and will be heading to the European stage in Turin.

Emma Muscat returned to the Maltese scene after consistently topping the Italian charts and after putting on a stellar audiovisual performance and gaining the attention of audiences across Malta and Gozo, managed to bag the win in this year’s competition.

Malta will be performing in the second Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final in May.

A huge well done and good luck goes out to Emma! As always, Forza Malta!

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Funds to be raised by Nepalese community to send Ajay’s body home

Feb 18 2022

Malta’s Nepalese community is working to raise funds and cover repatriation expenses to send Ajay Shestha’s body back home.

Shestha, 28-years-old, was tragically killed when a truck overturned and hit a light pole which in turn struck the young man who was working as a food-courier on a motorcycle.

The Nepalese community in Malta, joined by many Bolt and Wolt couriers, will be donating a day’s salary to help repatriate Shestha’s body back to Nepal.

The Malta Cricket Association will also be organising a cricket match on Saturday, with the proceeds all going directly towards the expenses. Another event, this time a football tournament, will be held on Sunday 27th March in Msida to help raise events.

Anyone else who wishes to help finance the expenses can donate by visiting the link gogetfunding.com/tribute-to-ajay or by contacting the Non-Residence Nepali Association Malta to give a cash donation.

Sadness KC, President of the Nepalese People’s Relations Committee, told newsroom MaltaToday that the Nepalese community has been humbled by the solidarity it has seen after Shrestha’s death.

He however went on to point out that many Hindus in Malta are unable to cremate loved ones as is custom in their faith. Malta legalised cremation in 2019, but no crematorium has been built since then.

MaltaToday also received an official statement by food delivery company Bolt which stated how saddened it is by the news and that it is in touch with Shrestha’s family in Malta.

Shestha starting working in Malta as a waiter, going on to become a food delivery courier when the pandemic hit.

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