Quotes of the week

"You ruined my life, from A to Z"
Lilia Fenech, whose German husband was charged with the murder of his former wife, lashing out at the press for their coverage of the case.

"We will definitely not be withdrawing the application since my wife and I have done nothing wrong"
Former PN president Victor Scerri reacting to the news that the Malta Environment and Planning Authority had revoked the permit to extend his planned farmhouse in Bahrija.

"It was just another trip for us... We just kept wondering why there were so many people"
Allan Shaw, the only crewman still alive from the American oil tanker SS Ohio - the ship carrying supplies that saved Malta from near surrender on Santa Marija during World War II.

"I guess the ADT is telling us to break the law or not go home."
An angry Bidnija resident commenting on the chaos caused by the decision to close the Mosta-Burmarrad road.

"The wild creature is really depressed and does not want to communicate with anyone"
Snezhana Bodishtianu expressing concern about her pet Iguana, who refused to move from its perch for three days after its mate mysteriously disappeared.