"An insult."

Human rights activist Bianca Zammit reacting to Israeli Ambassador Gideon Meir's remarks that "innocent civilians" such as herself were being used by Palestinians for political purposes.

"I have no difficulty in publishing the contract, but..."

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on the controversial Delimara power station extension contract which he will release if the Danish company, BWSC, lifts the confidentiality clause.

"I would not have applied... if I did not believe I was competent."

Madam Justice Abigail Lofaro on being the first woman to be nominated to serve on the European Court of Human Rights.

"No need for this year's EU patrol."

A government spokesman saying Malta pulled out of Frontex anti-migration patrols because the number of illegal immigrants reaching Malta had dropped.

"They asked for the time and punched me in the face."

A 24-year-old man describing how he was assaulted by a Gżira gang in an unprovoked attack.

"Why put the name of the Virgin Mary on a public toilet?"

Vince Marshall, who campaigned to ban the Da Vinci Code film, calling for the removal of the words 'Virgin Mary' and 'Vatican' from the art installation of the refurbished Strait Street toilets.