“There’s a clear political signal that Europe is ready to act on the criminal network managing the illegal migration flows and profiting from innocent people. A signal has been sent to the criminals that the game has changed”.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at the end of the EU summit on migration.
“We have all emigrated from the womb to this earth, and will emigrate once more to the grave.”
Imam Mohammed El Sadi at the funeral interfaith service for 24 migrants at Mater Dei Hospital.
“It was sad that people buried were only numbers, unknown migrants. Their only mistake was hoping for a better world.”
Foreign Minister George Vella at the parliamentary debate on migration.
“The real value of the Maltese shone through [in Thursday’s funeral for 24 migrants]. It was a clear message that the majority are generous and helpful.”
PN deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami at the parliamentary debate on migration.
“Nobody expected to have a solution at today’s meeting but everyone was surprised at the time wasted since February by the Greek government.”
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna after a Eurogroup meeting that reported no progress on Greek reforms.
“The party is aware that it still has half the gap to bridge.”
PN leader Simon Busuttil addressing a press conference to analyse the results of the local council elections.
“He made me promise to ask Joseph [Calleja] to sing for Paul one last time.”
Bice Asciak on the last wish of her late husband, tenor Paul Asciak, for Joseph Calleja to sing at his funeral.