“Unless the situation improves, we could in the short term be looking at the collapse of the Libyan State and its institutions.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat addressing diplomats accredited to Malta.


“Rainer loved Malta and it is so wonderful to see that Malta loves him too.”

Hit-and-run victim Rainer Mader’s sister Monika, on the possibility of a plaque being installed in Sliema in memory of her brother.


“On seas flowing with peril, your work is a battle of small forces facing colossal difficulties.”

Apostolic Administrator Charles Scicluna addressing the Armed Forces at St John’s Co-Cathedral.


“Freedom of expression is free and should remain free and it cannot be curtailed by punishment, by lashing and still less by murder.”

PN leader Simon Busuttil reacting to news that Saudi blogger Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes.


“It is an opportunity to take stock of our values and ensure that they remain the heart with which Europe beats.”

Justice Minister Owen Bonnici during a silent march in Valletta for victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack.


“The reality is that youths who aren’t 18 yet are already having sex and we can’t act as though they aren’t.”

Labour MP Godfrey Farrugia on the need for the age of consent to be lowered.

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