What to expect: The Malta Eurovision Song Contest Final

Feb 11 2023

The highly anticipated Malta Eurovision Song Contest final is set to take place tonight.

This prestigious event has been a staple in the Maltese music scene for many years, providing a platform for talented artists to showcase their skills and compete for the coveted title.

The contest has been the starting point for many successful music careers, and this year’s competition is expected to be no different, with a host of talented performers ready to take to the stage and fight for the top spot. The final will feature a range of musical genres, from pop and rock to classical and in in Maltese, making it a diverse and entertaining evening.

Fans can expect a night filled with excitement and spectacular performances as the contestants compete for the chance to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest happening in Liverpool, this May. This means that the winner of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest will have the opportunity to perform on a global stage, and showcasing their talent to millions of people from all over the world.

This year’s final sees familiar faces like Fabrizio Faniello, Maxine Pace, and Brooke battle it out for the win. From his end, Faniello has already won this Eurovision, and represented Malta twice before. So have tonight’s hosts, Glen and Amber, who will probably also perform at some point during the final night.

The final will introduce us to new and upcoming talents and will also include a battle between father and daughter; Ian and Giada.

Eurovision fans across the country will also be eager to see the return of last year’s winner, Emma Muscat who should be keeping up with the tradition and performing during the final night.

A lot of people will also be eager to see whether rumours about popular singer AIDAN performing as guest are true. It was Malta Daily who announced the Aidan, who was disqualified from this Eurovision, may still perform as guest during tonight’s show.

The Malta Eurovision Song Contest final will be broadcasted live on national television from 9pm onwards.

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Amsterdam implements ‘Cannabis Ban’ in the Red Light District

Feb 11 2023

In Amsterdam, the use of cannabis on the streets in the red light district will soon be prohibited by new regulations imposed by the city.

These laws, which take effect in mid-May, aim to improve the quality of life for residents who have been plagued by the disruptions caused by tourists.

In addition to the cannabis ban, sex workers will be required to close their establishments at 3am. The city council stated that nearly all council members supported taking action to minimise the impact on residents.

Restaurants and bars will also be required to close at 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and no new visitors will be allowed into the old city district after 1am.

The sale of alcohol from stores, liquor stores, and cafes in the red light district will be illegal from Thursday to Sunday after 4pm and vendors will be asked to remove alcohol from their shopfronts or hide it from view during this time.

Consuming alcohol in most public spaces in Amsterdam is already illegal. The city is widely known for its cannabis cafes and attracts millions of tourists each year. However, residents have expressed concerns about street dealers and an increase in crime rates due to drug and alcohol abuse.

While it is a criminal offence in the Netherlands to possess, produce, or deal drugs, the country has a “tolerance policy” that allows coffee shops to sell cannabis under strict conditions.

One of these conditions is that coffee shops should not cause any disturbance. In response, the government has ordered them to stop attracting foreign drug users.

Along with the new regulations, the Amsterdam council will launch a “stay away” campaign in the spring to target tourists who visit the capital for drugs, alcohol, or sex.

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Miriam Dalli expresses gratitude to EneMalta and Water Services Corporation workers

Feb 11 2023

In light of the recent tumultuous weather conditions, which resulted in numerous problems and damages, Minister Miriam Dalli took to her official Facebook page to show her appreciation for the hard-working individuals who have helped resolve the issues.

In her post, Minister Dalli stated, “Despite the harsh weather, the workers at Enemalta have been tirelessly working to assist customers affected by difficulties during the storm.”

She further added, “The same goes for the workers at the Water Services Corporation, who are working diligently to fix any damages caused by the weather.”

The minister extends her heartfelt thanks to these workers and those like them for their efforts in such challenging weather conditions.

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70% of Calls received on 112 Emergency Line ‘Not Urgent’

Feb 11 2023

New data has revealed that of the 290,771 calls made to the 112 emergency line in the past year, 70% were not actual emergencies. The European Day for the Emergency number 112, which was marked today on February 11th, shed light on this important issue.

The 112 line connects all first responders to emergency situations, including the ambulance service, police force, civil protection department, and armed forces. Out of the valid emergency calls, 80% were intended for the ambulance service (69,417 calls), 9% were for the police force, 12% were for civil protection, and 171 calls were for the armed forces.

Of all the calls made on the 112 line, the majority were from mobile phones, with a total of 257,147. The waiting time to answer these calls has been reduced in recent years, with all calls answered within three seconds.

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