“The proximity is chilling.”

Transport Minister Austin Gatt expressing shock at the bomb attack on Transport Malta.

“I will keep fighting even if I remain single all my life.”

Transsexual Joanne Cassar, who has won the right to marry, insisting she will persist to ensure this right is not taken away .

“Europe will no longer be a coastguard for Europe.”

Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi warning Europe to meet his demand of €5 billion to stop “black” immigrants flooding the continent.

“The murder was carried out by Maltese... my family will never forget that.”

Prof. Edwin Grech welcoming the court’s declaration that the murder of his daughter Karin had a medico-political motive, but hoping the case will one day be solved.

“Malta can’t be all walled up, but it’s a different story when you see... your son throw up blood.”

Robert Micallef, the father of the seven-year-old boy who is fighting for his life after falling five metres at Chadwick Lakes, calling on authorities to fence the dangerous spot.

“Animals are the kings and queens of our environment.”

Mr Justice Lawrence Quintano appealing for animal care through poetry as he acquitted a man of intentionally running over a dog.