MaltaIn 1971 the Mediterranean archipelago entered for the first time, in Maltese, and came last. After another try in Maltese with a similar result, and a mediocre result in English in 1975, Malta quit the contest until 1991.
In the nineties though the story became entirely different with 8 consecutive top 10 finishes. When in 1999 free language was introduced Malta seemed to suffer at first, but still managed to become 2nd twice, with Ira Losco and Chiara's Angel, and never missed a final.
All that until 2007, when the Maltese finally decided to get rid of their NF regular Olivia Lewis, who induced Vertigo to the viewers and finished 25th in the semifinal.
2008
Newcomer Morena (Margaret Camilleri Fenech) will sing Vodka for Malta in Belgrade. It is written by Gerard James Borg and Philip Vella, who will repressent the country for the fifth time.
Vodka is one of the world's most popular distilled beverages. It is a clear liquid containing water, ethanol purified by distillation from a fermented substance such as potatoes, grain or sugar beet molasses, and an insignificant amount of other substances: impurities and possibly flavourings. Except for various types of flavourings, vodka is a colourless liquid.
Latest news entries about Malta
* Malta: Ira Losco wins with Chameleon. But might go to Eurovision with something else. - Wed 27 Jan
* This time it's real - Amber for Malta - Sun 23 Nov
* Maltese Final on the 22 November - Fri 11 Jul
* The 90s are back... Unfortunately for Lithuania? - Fri 16 May
* "Coming Home" to represent Icela... Malta! - Sun 9 Feb
* Gianluca takes Jeremy from IT to Malmö - Sun 3 Feb
* This weekend: Malta decides (updated with finalists) - Fri 1 Feb
* This is Kurt's night! - Sun 5 Feb
* 8 gone, but 16 left in Malta - Sat 4 Feb
* Malta: 161 down to 62! - Mon 14 Nov
* Put your money where your mouth is - Sun 28 Aug
* Maltazzz Dream (vid) - Sun 21 Feb
* Chiara Goes For a 3rd Helping [Video] - Sun 8 Feb
* 17 Hopefuls for Malta Song For Europe - Wed 9 Jan