Malta refused to trade Dutch soldiers for Mirages
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi this morning revealed that Malta refused a suggestion made by the Libyan Prime Minister to trade the three Dutch soldiers captured by Gaddafi forces in Sirte with the two Libyan fighter planes currently being held in Malta.
Speaking to timesofmalta.com prior to the start of an extraordinary EU summit in Brussels, Dr Gonzi said that he was very satisfied with the release of the three Dutch soldiers and was informed that they were released at 3 a.m. and handed over to Maltese and Greek diplomats at Tripoli’s airport.
“Malta was instrumental in the release of these soldiers and was involved in delicate negotiations. We are very satisfied that they are returning home safely.”
Dr Gonzi said that although Libya wanted to release these soldiers only on condition that Malta returns the Mirage planes, Dr Gonzi said he refused this suggestion and insisted that the Dutch soldiers had to be released immediately without any conditions.
He said that Malta was informed yesterday evening that three soldiers were being released by the Libyan authorities without any conditions.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte this morning thanked Malta for its help in the release of three helicopter crew members by Libya last night.
Speaking to timesofmalta.com before the start of an extraordinary summit meeting in Brussels this morning Mr Rutte said: “We are very glad that our soldiers have been released. Sixteen million Dutch are looking forward to welcome them back home. I am grateful for the good offices of Malta and Greece that helped secure their release.”
The Dutch Navy helicopter crew were captured by Gaddafi forces near Sirte on February 27.
The two men and a woman were handed to Greek and Maltese officials in Tripoli and flown to Athens on a Greek Air Force C-130 transport aircraft.
They were captured while trying to evacuate two civilians by Lynx navy helicopter with no backup on board. Libya kept the helicopter.
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N. Bonello
Mar 13th 2011, 22:12
Strange how foreign news didn't pick up this story as described.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12712470
http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/dutch-pm-no-money-paid-release-crew
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/11/libya.netherlands.sailors/
C Zammit
Mar 12th 2011, 20:24
Poplu miskin bil-blinkers. Kull issue jdawwarha f'partiggjanizmu. Ghamlu pjacir lilkom infuskom u jew titkellmux jew inkella ghidu l-abjad abjad u l-iswed iswed. Nazzjonalist jew mintiex trid tapprezza li dan il-pajjiz bit-tmexxija ghaqlija tal-PM hareg ta' nies. Kieku kien Joseph Muscat PM u ghamel l-istess bhal Gonzi l-istess kont nghidlu. Ghaliex? Ghaliex jien irrid inkun konsistenti mieghi innifsi, inkella nkun injorant, bla sinsla, bhal hafna li qed jiktbu f'dawn il-blogs li l-aktar haga mistennija f'hajjithom hija l-elezzjoni li jmiss. Bhallikieku jitla min jitla se jsolve l-problemi ta' Malta u tad-dinja.
Prosit Dr Gonzi u grazzi anki jekk ma naqbilx mieghek dejjem u f'kollox.
Freda Busuttil
Mar 12th 2011, 17:23
So many difficult decisions for the Prime Minister. Easy to criticise when you're on the other side of the fence. But here in this little island everyone is an expert. In this difficult time we should all be united against dictators and terrorism. Well done Dr Gonzi.
Cecil Herbert Jones
Mar 12th 2011, 15:03
It would seem that the comments so far posted are partisan or national. Either or the article spurred such a flux.....which to me is more of a tease than anything else. Prosit Dr Gonzi, you unleashed it!
Edward Farrugia
Mar 12th 2011, 13:23
It is very distressful that some of the comments here are so absurd, out of subject and aimed to belittle our man presently at the helm of our country. There is no denying that the present situation in Libja is a dangerous and economically sensitive one for Malta. It is understood that on both sides in the local politcal spectrum have for once put politics aside and joined forces to ensure that the correct decisions are taken. This is how it should be where the common good is being threatened. In this situation there is no place for biased and ignorant comments. The PM being the main protagonist for Malta has to take decisions whilst taking cognizance of the opposition's views and also Malta being part of the EU must in the curcumstances adhere to directives coming from that quarter. The framework of this order of things cannot be otherwise. The way the various difficult issues arising so far affecting Malta tackled by our Government with Gonzi at the helm (not Nationalist or Labour) seem to have met the general approval of the locals and outsiders. Decisions have to be taken. From now on Time will be our Judge.
Mark MAmo
Mar 12th 2011, 08:32
I just cannot understand that the maltese people have to be partisans in any subject!
Always blaming the other party instead of grabbing the problems together! And this country is supposed to be member in the EU! Unbelievable!
Can´t we stay together and show a united backbone in some matters? Or you also want to divide Matla perhaps in North and South, or East and West or Red or Blue?
DGalea
Mar 12th 2011, 11:20
Some people simply cannot rise above the Little-World-of-Don-Camillo mentality. How sad. Why is it so difficult for some to give praise where it is due, and in this case, our prime minister deserves praise for daring to stand up and be counted when it mattered.
CA Miller
Mar 12th 2011, 03:08
Libya is not negotiating with Malta. If Gaddafi wanted to come and get his jets, he would just come a get them. I'm sure the Libyans are well aware of our military capabilities. It is obvious to everyone that it was the Dutch government which negotiated the release of their soldiers. Malta was only involved because the Libyans wanted their jets back in exchange.
Paul Bonnici
Mar 12th 2011, 16:16
And you think the American navy would just watch the Libyan attack Malta without getting involved.
I can assure you that any hostile Libyan military aircraft entering Maltese airspace without Malta's authorization would be shot down by the Americans.
axuereb
Mar 12th 2011, 17:42
I can assure you that any hostile Libyan military aircraft entering Maltese airspace without Malta's authorization would be shot down by the Americans.......have you got any inside information which the rest of us dont?
CA Miller
Mar 13th 2011, 15:50
When Iraq attacked Kuwait, the US had to wait for 4 months while the UN passed resolutions, etc ...... call me selfish, but I have plans this summer.
Kitty van den Plaag
Mar 11th 2011, 19:51
I don't intend spoiling your 'mirage' however it might be worth shedding some light as to how, and by whom, negotiations were conducted. http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/netherlands-in-intensive-negotiations-for-release-of-captured-crew-in-libya
Frans Attard
Mar 11th 2011, 23:09
This is another one:
http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/dutch-talking-libya-return-heli-crew
Dion Borg
Mar 13th 2011, 07:58
you are right Ms Van Den plag..Gonzi is trying to make it look like he did it all..!!
Jude Borg
Mar 13th 2011, 14:30
Since the Mirages are in Maltese territory, the PM is the only person who can do the trading.
Matthew Farrugia
Mar 11th 2011, 19:00
Qatt ma tista ggiba zewg ma laburist......tajjeb jew hazin taqlahha dejjem......halluna kwieti, kunu rgiel ta vera (bhal dawk il laburisti veri) u ammettu ghal darba, iwa darba wahda biss imqarr fuq kwistjoni fejn tidhol hajja tan-nies xorta issibu xi tghidu.
Victor Calleja
Mar 11th 2011, 18:22
Wilfred u il konsegwenzi ta dak ii paroli zejjed? Prim ministru ta par idejn sodi ma ghandux iparla hekk ghax ahna ma dawn in nies ghandna kummerc qawwi u hemm hafna interessi maltin maghhom. Ghalekk mhienix inkun partiggjan imma ghandi dritt nikkummenta. Nahseb?
G Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 18:44
Since you are not acting like a partisan, and our Prime Minister (according to you), said things he should NOT have said, ........... Is what KMB, Reno Calleja, etc said about Gaddafi the ONLY reasonable comments??? Remember, you are NOT biased!
G. Mangion
Mar 11th 2011, 18:11
P.M Dr Lawrence Gonzi Had Shown with FACTS that in Malta, Never was a true Natoinal Leader like him and I wonder there will ever be Well Done Prim Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi. You Lead Malta Follows. at times like this we all must be United no matter what.. As for the gloom & dooms comments are not worth 1 eur cent Shame on them !!
m. borg(slm)
Mar 11th 2011, 18:11
Min ser immerieh lil gonzi dwar il-jets u l-Olandizi.
N.Cortis
Mar 11th 2011, 17:23
Our grand harbour,has been hosting war ships of all kinds,and from all nations!!! I do not remember exactly the number of such war ships that has enetred our port!! But the number was not low! This morning alone,two of these war ships,enterd the grand harbour,to join another war ship which was berthed in our port!! Those like me living in the harbour area,knows what I am saying. For sure,our government is granting the permission for these visits by these war ships!! Knowing that Libya is only a missile away from Malta,I think that our Government should be more cautious,and be on the alert for what is going on---especially granting permissions for these war ships to enter Malta's grand harbour!!! No one knows exactly, or can predict how the situation in Libya is going to evolve!! If war breaks up,giving shelter to such war ships,may mean that Malta is on one part---which might bring serious conseguences to our nation!! These are not ships carrying workers from Libya----These are only war ships,and it will be interesting for all maltese cityzens to know why,and for what reason these war ships are here for??
s baldacchino
Mar 12th 2011, 07:12
PLEASE DONT TALK LIKE THAT, YOU ARE SCARING THE 50 PARTY OF FREANDS COMING TO MALTA IN THE NEXT MONTH...
Anthony Attard
Mar 11th 2011, 17:15
A Prime Minister and a man (gentleman) of principles! That's what the handling of the Libyan crisis also proved him to be.
Peter Korsten
Mar 11th 2011, 16:55
The cheek of these Libyans knows no limits. Anyway, thanks to the Maltese for getting my compatriots out. And we'll get that Lynx helicopter back, don't worry.
M.Mifsud
Mar 12th 2011, 19:24
@ Mr. Peter Korsten.
I am glad that your compatriots were released through the good offices of my government. I just hope that your government will remain grateful towards Malta and will be more co-operative towards Malta in International fora. As far as I remember, if my memory serves me right, in the past the Dutch government was not that enthusiastic in collaborating with Malta on various issues that were, and still are, of primary concern to Malta. As a I have said, let's hope that your government will remember what the Maltese government has done for these three Dutch soldiers and let's hope that it will remain grateful to Malta.
P Portelli
Mar 11th 2011, 16:40
What a difficult decision but what a good decision. Well done to the Maltese Prime Minister
victor caruana
Mar 11th 2011, 16:33
Dr Gonzi said that (although) Libya wanted to release these soldiers only (sic) on condition that Malta returns the Mirage planes. Their release proved that this was not true. Was the PM saying a lie, imagining or being taken for a ride? And do not hold this comment please as you are starting to ape the press in China, Saudi Arabia etc.
M. Aquilina
Mar 11th 2011, 16:21
Decizjonijiet difficli hafna. Kull decizjoni ggorr maghha x'se jigri ghada. Certi decizjonijiet iridu jkunu mittiehda ta' malajr u j'Alla kull decizjoni li tittiehed tkun dejjem fuq kuxjenza safja u retta. Imbaghad ghada naraw, izda llum inkunu ddecidejna fuq dak li hu l-ahjar ghal pajjiz illum!!!
Victor Calleja
Mar 11th 2011, 15:20
Mela insejtu li ftit zmien ilu il prim ministru taghna qal li Gaddafi dalwaqt jispicca. Mhux talli ghadu hemm talli se jerga jirbah kollox lura. X'par idejn sodi!
Wilfred Camilleri
Mar 11th 2011, 15:52
Your comments show your partisanship. What does 'X'par idejn sodi' got to do with this story? The Prime Minister acted the way he should have. Take your blinkers off and for once give credit where credit is due. PL supporters show how bitter, illogical, and misguided they are by making inane comments at every occasion, regardless of the situation. Grow up already!
G Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 16:29
What has Gaddafi's re-taking of lost ground got to do with Gonzi's 'Par idejn sodi'???? Was it ONLY Dr Gonzi who said so?? Obviously you don't waht news on tv! Hawwadni ha nifhmek, Sur Calleja!! It's important that one has a 'mohh sod'! You should think before you write.
M. Debono
Mar 11th 2011, 16:30
Ghandek xi ideja li hadd ghadu ma hasibha? Fil-kaz ghidilna ha nibghatuk ghand in-NATO u UE.
Joseph Camilleri
Mar 11th 2011, 16:39
but seriously.. is it at all possible that people can be so unbelievably biased and blinkered? Give them a couple of days time and the Libyan civil war will soon become GonziPN's fault.
It is fine to criticise when we feel we should but can we have the basic decency of giving credit to the PM when it is due?
M.Mifsud
Mar 12th 2011, 19:09
@ Mr. Wilfred Camilleri.
It's not true that PL supporters are all bitter, illogical and of having blimkers and even asking them to grow up. This is not fair on your part. Not everyone criticising Gonzi is a PL supporter. Come on Mr Camilleri, there are lots of disgruntled Nationalist supporter who criticise Gonzi's government. And way how do you know that Mr. Victor Calleja is a PL supporter? Are you sure that he's a PL supporter and not a disgruntled PN supporter? As far as I know on this issue the PL particulary its leader is not attacking the government on the way it has handled the situation so far. As far as I know even the PM has admitted that upto now he was consulting with the opposition and the opposition leadership had not disagreed on a single issue or on a single decision that the government has been taking so far. Mr Camilleri not all PL supporters are blind, stupid, bitter, uneducated, unsophisticated, uncultured human beings that you make them to be. And your comments hurt decent, educated, cultured PL supporter. Your comments just show your bitterness towards all PL supporters.
Roderick Mizzi
Mar 11th 2011, 15:07
Proset tad-decizjoni li ittiehdet mil-gvern malti.
message lill hafna milli kkumepntaw hawn taht: Tkunux Gahan!! alfejn f kull ma jigri irridu indefsu politika? Hemm alfejn noqodu nghidu li ser nivvutawlu jew le? Ikbru naqra! Kultant nemmen li l-problema mhux l-politikanti f'dal pajjiz izda l-poplu li jaghzilhom!!
Nerga nghid proset lill gvern malti tad-decizjoni li ha u tajjeb li ssir cara li ma min jeddidna ma ninnegozjawx!
Dr Joe Mifsud
Mar 11th 2011, 15:00
Stand up to be counted. Ghal darb'ohra prosit.
Ccharles Massa
Mar 11th 2011, 14:36
Sur Castillo. Your prime minister failed in the local economy. Just ask Dockyard,Sea Malta, Go Air Malta employees who got the sack or are about to be sacked because of wrong decisions taken by the PN. And what about the high water and electricity bill.
He got one right in foreign policy. He had the support of his friends in the EU
Mario Micallef
Mar 11th 2011, 15:45
Sur Massa,
mur xandar il-propaganda laburista tieghek fuq l-mezzi fejn ikollok l-udjenza...jien wiehed minn hafna li MHUX kuntent inhallas ghall-iljunfanti bojod...SeaMalta, Dockyard etc etc...jekk int tant kuntent b'hekk HALLAS INT!!!
john Cutajar
Mar 11th 2011, 15:45
Commenting on you comment, you think if Jospeh Muscat had to be in charge he wouldn't have raised the electricity bills???? think about it he would for SURE raise charges on something, Malta with no resources cannot cope a low prices. So dont talk non sense.
jbusuttil
Mar 11th 2011, 15:52
Charles do yourself a favor and start viewing serious TV stations and up to date radio and also start reading serious constructive up to date newspapers.
saviour falzon
Mar 11th 2011, 14:27
Tue Mar 1, 10:20 am ET
VALLETTA, Malta – Malta said Tuesday it was refusing to return two Libyan fighter jets that landed on the island last week after their pilots defected.
The Maltese government refused to let a plane land in Malta last Wednesday because the passengers included two Libyan pilots who had been sent to fly the Mirage jets back to Libya, said Martin Bugelli, head of information for the prime minister's office.
He said the Maltese government was now abiding by a U.N. arms embargo imposed on Moammar Gadhafi and his family on Sunday.
Lawrence gonzi could not give the 2 mirage fighters to the libyan goverment , under no circumstances - that was ordered by the UN . allreday before so lawrence Gonzi could not taken any desicions by himself- thats why he went to brussels urgently.
i think some people are too blinded by politics- they are praising lawrence gonzi- lollllllllllllllllllllll
Franco Farrugia
Mar 11th 2011, 14:45
And why are you appearing to be enjoying yourself, downing and denigrating, however feebly, a fellow Maltese, and the Maltese PM, at that? Is this the level of your intelligence? What a shame! Ara veru qedin nolqtu l-qiegh tal-bir, siehbi, taf, bi kliemek! Issa x'qed tiehu b'daqshekk?
J. J. Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 14:50
Ha ha you're so funny! Have you ever thought about joining a sitcom?
ANTHONY MANGION
Mar 11th 2011, 14:55
FOR this period of trouble in Libya the Prime Minister deserves the pay rise he was getting before all this started.Only while all this is happening AND ONLY the prime minister
Wilfred Camilleri
Mar 11th 2011, 14:59
Sour grapes from an apologist PL supporter! Although I have many times criticized Gonzi and the PN on these blogs, I cannot do so in these circumstances. Gonzi has conducted himself with courage and determination during this crisis and has done Malta proud. More than I can say for the likes of KMB and some other PL zealots..
b.busuttil
Mar 11th 2011, 15:02
Amen.
KZammit
Mar 11th 2011, 15:33
In essence I somewhat agree with Mr Falzon's comment, which however was worded inappropriately. I must say that J J Borg's comment cracked me up, though. Sarcasm at its best..
R. Cassar
Mar 11th 2011, 14:14
Ok guys...what the Gov/Prime Minister is doing is commendable....very commendable
But all this adulation sounds like the chanting supporters of the very goverments/leaderships ousted south of Malta or in the process to be.
ps the oppostion has nothing to do about...i beleive the oppostion is being consulted through these times.
Jeroen Snijders
Mar 11th 2011, 13:48
Like to thank Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi for his efforts! Massive big thank you from Holland.
John Micallef
Mar 11th 2011, 13:48
He should only thank god, that make it happen that Gadaffi has not insisted on the barter. (i have to say this was a big miracle from god, know Libyans) As that would have been the begining of disputes in the EU.
Never forget what he did this time last year, he literally managed to break the EU in 2.
Anthony Castillo
Mar 11th 2011, 13:32
This is what I call a GREAT POLITICIAN and OBVIOUSLY A GREAT PRIME MINISTER. He proved himself in all angels, in local and internal politics by getting the island one of the best mainly in the EU ECONOMICALLY especially in the WORK FORCE.In FOREIGN POLITICS which he proves especially in the LIBYAN situation, in HONESTY, and INTEGRITY. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU because the way you operate you got the BEST RESULTS and THANKS from lots of countries around the GLOBE mainly from the EU. MANY THANKS AGAIN and MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
J Abela
Mar 11th 2011, 13:31
I'm not a fan of Dr. Gonzi, actually I'm Labourite. But I cannot refrain from commenting about the true leadership the Prime Minister is showing in these circumstances.
Well Done to the Prime Minister, our Prime Minister. You're in our prayers.
R Agius
Mar 11th 2011, 13:23
This is the second difficult decesion Lawrence Gonzi took with regards to these two Libyan fighter jets.
First he refused a request made to him directly by the Libyan Prime Minister to return the Mirages back to Libya. This was at the height of the crisis when hundreds of Maltese were still stranded in Libya. The Libyans could have retaliated and kept the Maltese there - but the Maltese PM, courageoulsy, took the righ decision not to sned back these two war planes ... the Maltese returned home safely.
And now this decision - a very difficult one indeed, but which Gonzi courageoulsy took and saved the lives of three Dutch Marines.
Today I'm proud to be Maltese
P Mallia
Mar 11th 2011, 13:17
I wouldn't want to be in the Prime Minister's shoes right now - he has to take so many difficult decisions such as this one.
One wrong decision and we're doomed - but the Maltese Prime Minister is showing courage, leadership and vision. He ddid the right thing even if it was a very difficuly decision.
Well done Dr Gonzi you're making Malta proud
Paul Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 13:39
Oh, yes well done in this case. After all he is very well paid to do this job. What I hope is that he will show the same charisma and sensitivness with us, his fellow countrymen.
Kenneth Williams
Mar 11th 2011, 14:22
MISKIN!!!!!!!! Ahjar flok inparlaw naraw x inhu gej ghalina.....
Neville Galea
Mar 11th 2011, 13:15
Prosit lill-partit taghna fil gvern, li qed inkunu l aqwa ezemplu ta demokrazija ghal pajjizi shabna fl Ewropa. Prosit kbira tmur lill aqwa Prim Ministru li qatt kellha Malta. Dr. Laurance Gonzi, li bl istil diplomatiku tieghu huwa ta ezempju ta politiku matur, u demokratiku, li gab tant u tant gid ghal Patria taghna, u ghamilna sinjuri f darna. Mhux ta b xejn il partit tant ghaziz taghna ser jirbah l elezjoni li gejja bil kbir :)
I'm sure Joe M and his "party" are feeling very jealous :D
Joseph Aquilina
Mar 11th 2011, 13:22
Your comment does not help the PM much. At this moment in time all that Malta needs is unity in face of potential danger. I hope PL supporters will ignore your comment understanding that the PM in this moment is not representing PN, but rather Malta as a whole.
A. Camilleri
Mar 11th 2011, 13:57
Hemm bzonn indahhlu l-partigjanizmu f'din is-sitwazzjoni?? -_- X'injoranza
Philip Hili
Mar 11th 2011, 15:12
@ Joseph Aquilina,
Oh! well said. Dr. Law. Gonzi represents Malta ALWAYS not only at this moment as you said.
Brian Gatt
Mar 11th 2011, 16:03
Grow up man!!! what the PM is doing is comendible however he is still lacking the leadership to be a good PM - maybe he should have been a foreign minister, as for your comments which by the way are out of place in this issue believe me im far from being rich, as to winning the election hmmmm we shall see
A Cassar
Mar 11th 2011, 13:12
A very sensible and courageous decision by the Maltese Prime Minister...well done Dr. Gonzi
Ronald Cauchi
Mar 11th 2011, 13:11
Do I laugh now or later?
Joe Vella
Mar 11th 2011, 14:05
Lil Ronald Cauchi nixtieq nġħidlu li aħjar jidħaq issa ġħax fl-elezzjoni se jerġa jiibki.
Steve Engerer
Mar 11th 2011, 14:24
Laughing now or later makes no differance at all Mr. Cauchi.
In these circumstances no one is laughing. These are tragic moments which need leadership - leadership which Dr. Gonzi is showing.
C.N.AQUILINA
Mar 11th 2011, 12:48
VERU GĦANDNA PRIM MINISTRU MALTI BRAVU U KURAĠĠUS!
PROSIT SUR PRIM MINISTRU!
ILLUM IL-MALTIN U L-GĦAWDXIN Li JINSABU MXERDA MA' KULL ROKNA TAD-DINJA JINSABU KBURIN BIK BIL-KBIR!
UREJT LID-DINJA KEMM MALTA U L-MALTIN HUMA KAPAĊI, U KEMM HUMA LESTI JIDDEFENDI D-DEMOKRAZZIJA TA' KULL POPLU MADWAR ID-DINJA KOLLHA.
IFRAĦ JA POPLU MALTI U GĦAAWDXI BIL-PRIM MINISTRU TIEGĦEK DRLAWRENCE GONZI
Paul Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 14:06
Re: IFRAĦ JA POPLU MALTI U GĦAAWDXI BIL-PRIM MINISTRU TIEGĦEK DRLAWRENCE GONZI.
IFRAH TALLI GHOLLILEK ID-DAWL U L-ILMA, FUEL U TALLI QED JURI INSENSITTIVITA MA MIN HU L-AKTAR BATUT. KOMPLI IFRAH.
Philip Hili
Mar 11th 2011, 15:18
@ Paul Borg,
"IFRAH TALLI GHOLLILEK ID-DAWL U L-ILMA, FUEL U TALLI QED JURI INSENSITTIVITA MA MIN HU L-AKTAR BATUT. KOMPLI IFRAH."
Sewwa jghidu, li "l-akbar trux dak li ma jridx jisma'"
Prosit Sur Borg u ibqghu b'din il-mentalita' meskina halli l-generazjoni ta' warjana tibqa' tgawdi GVERN immexxi mill-Partit Nazzjonalista.
Thank you
Joseph Scicluna
Mar 11th 2011, 16:15
paul borg.
"IFRAH TALLI GHOLLILEK ID-DAWL U L-ILMA, FUEL U TALLI QED JURI INSENSITTIVITA MA MIN HU L-AKTAR BATUT. KOMPLI IFRAH". Inti ghal fredu sant qieghed tirriferi hux, meta barmil ta-zejt kien 10 dollari.
Paul Borg
Mar 11th 2011, 19:43
@ Philip Hili & Joseph Scicluna Heqq il-Fatti jwegghu, veru jew mhux veru li jiena ghidt??? Qed insemmi il-present, is-sitwazzjoni li qed nghixu fiha. Meta kien hemm Fredu Sant u Mintoff dar kontrih, ghamel elezzjoni. Illum meta daru kontra Gonzi parlamentari shabu, bhall Pullicino Orlando, Franco Debono u issa Jesmond Mugliett, dan flok ghamel bhall SAnt, tahom salarji u posizzjonijiet komdi hafna biex jixtrihom u jghalqilhom halqhom. Ghall GonziPN mhux Malta l-ewwel, lanqas il-Partit izda il-but u il-but tieghu u ta shabu biss. Tinsewx IVVOTA BIL-QALB BIEX JGHOLLI IL-PREZZIJIET.
Joseph Scicluna
Mar 12th 2011, 11:39
@paul borg
mohhkom fl-elezzjoni. l'anqas inthom mahriuqin wara 24 sena. hareg ta ragel meta fredu ghajjat ghal elezzjoni. nisghu naghmlu elezzjoni kull sena. stenna ftiet iehor.
wayne criggs
Mar 11th 2011, 12:44
Wow. Mr Gonzi showed true leadership in the Mirage Negotiation.
btw, this is what I found in my dictionary...
mirage: something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so.
Joe Cassar
Mar 11th 2011, 12:36
It's called a pinch of salt.
The Libyans are hardly likely to be monitoring the Maltese Media to see what is being said about them.
M Pisani
Mar 11th 2011, 12:25
Prosit Prim Ministru! Qed turi li inti mexxej ta' veru - ghalhekk ghandek il-fiducja tal-Maltin u ghalhekk nergghu nivvutawlek fl-elezzjoni li jmis!!
Prosit ghax inti u t-team tieghek qeghdin taghmlu bicca xoghol verament tajba. Halli lil min irid jaghmel il-hsara joqghod wahdu jitbellah u jurina kemm ghamilna ghazliet ghaqlin fil-passat meta hlisna minnu!
GRAZZI
D.Zammit
Mar 11th 2011, 12:19
Proset Hon.Prim Ministru,
Risultat ta par idejn Sodi
K.Anastasi
Mar 11th 2011, 12:39
....or international pressure on him not to.
vsammut
Mar 11th 2011, 13:31
vera par idejn soda alla hares le ax qed naraw rizultati ta pajjizna mixi bhal granc il qudim prosit dr gonzi well done
VV Bartolo
Mar 11th 2011, 12:12
well done to the libyans authorities who gave up the dutch soldiers under no condition! plz keep it up this time with your own ppl
R Balzan
Mar 11th 2011, 12:11
Now this is what I call True Leadership! Well done to the Maltese PM!
VV Bartolo
Mar 11th 2011, 11:54
how sweet!