"Extraordinary events happen."
Enemalta chairman Alex Tranter explaining why no compensation will be paid out following Tuesday's nationwide blackout.

"As a free person you should have the right to watch the play."
Church classification board chairman Fr Joe Abela testifying during the court hearing of the banned play Stitching.

"Do you want to build in the countryside? Phone Mepa now."
One of the messages written on placards carried by protesters in Bahrija against a permit granted for the construction of a farmhouse belonging to PN president Victor Scerri.

"Racism is a protest against the will of God."
Imam Mohammed El Saadi, during the short funeral service of Sudanese immigrant Suleiman Ismail Abubaker, who died following a brawl in Paceville last month.

"I hope to see you next year."
Pope Benedict speaking to President George Abela, on his first State visit to the Vatican since assuming office two months ago.

"They were the best 106 moments of my life."
Joe Baldacchino, who has donated blood 106 times, giving more than 10 times a person's total volume of blood.