“It is alarming that such young women would send these pictures to peers they naturally can’t trust.”

Singer Ira Losco after explicit selfies of several young Maltese women were posted on a social networking site.


“The intentions are good but the decision was wrong.”

An OPM spokesman on the setting up of a tent outside Mater Dei Hospital to serve as a reception area in case of an influx of influenza patients.


“We cannot continue allowing children to graduate as criminals over simple drug possession.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat addressing the press and social partners at a Labour Party reception.


“God forbid a scenario in which MPs do not vote according to their conscience.”

Nationalist MP Tonio Fenech speaking about the Civil Unions Bill and gay adoptions.


“You brought this about. Take care of the children.”

Martino Gatt after shooting dead his ex-wife’s partner, Louis Ellul. Gatt was sentenced to life in prison.


“In 2013 we saw a degeneration in the way several officials chose to speak about refugees.”

Neil Falzon, director of human rights NGO Aditus, after a Eurobarometer survey showed that 63 per cent of the Maltese felt immigration was the most important issue facing the country, up from 29 per cent.

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