“He had a choice to make. He made the right call.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat thanking predecessor Lawrence Gonzi for having the vision to commit to the ambitious Malta-Sicily interconnector project.


“Please help us, we are nearly die [sic], we don’t have food, we don’t have water.”

A migrant pleading for help during a telephone call with Times of Malta after the vessel he was on with more than 600 other immigrants encountered difficulties off Libya.


“Considering the Mediterranean as not being at the heart of Europe is a mistake.”

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi urging EU countries to ensure the Mediterranean was considered as the “heart and soul” of the entire continent when drafting policies.


“l-Orizzont’s position is not the union’s official stand.”

The General Workers’ Union dissociating itself from the editorial stand adopted by its own newspaper in favour of spring hunting.


“There is still tension within the community, but we trust in God.”

Garissa Bishop Paul Darmanin appealing for prayers for the families of the 148 people killed by gunmen in Kenya.


“I am still here. I was, still am and will remain here. I am a soldier of steel.”

Former home affairs minister Manuel Mallia in his first public speech since he was sacked after a shooting incident involving his driver.


“The best things come free.”

Percussionist Renzo Spiteri believes a hug is a “very warm way” of going about things after a study revealed that lack of affection was a great source of disagreement between Maltese couples.

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