“This is the fruit of five years, a whole legislature which has now come to an end. That’s it. It is ready, we closed it.”

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi reflects on the Budget his government presented last Wednesday.


“The Government thought about one group of people but forgot about everyone else. It forgot its social soul.”

Opposition leader Joseph Muscat criticises the way in which the Government handled income tax.


“The best thing about this contest is that it remained one among friends.”

MEP Simon Busuttil shortly after being declared PN deputy leader. Dr Busuttil roundly beat Finance Minister Tonio Fenech in the two-man contest.


“I was arrested for cocaine, interrogated for heroin and am standing here before you for coffee.”

Janis Boruss defending himself from charges of conspiracy to import drugs. Mr Boruss, who chose to represent himself, was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years.


“A lot of the food goes to waste but I don’t mind because she is old and deserves to be cared for. I love her.”

Chinese businessman Han Bin speaks of his pet cat Omeng and its expensive eating habits. Mr Han’s driver was arrested – and then released – after a €95 cat food bill pricked police’s ears, shortly after cat lovers claimed strays were suddenly going missing.

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