“I will not be a photocopy and mimic others.”

Archbishop-elect Charles Scicluna says he will develop his own style.


“It stinks.”

Nationalist deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami condemns Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s involvement in the Café Premier deal.


“Many Maltese have responded to the emergence of extreme Muslim fundamentalist movements as if they represented a kind of contemporary re-enactment of the Great Siege.”

Anthropologist David Zammit says the public reaction to Islamic State is symptomatic of an island fortress mentality.


“There are no delivery systems with which to fire missiles at Malta or Europe.”

Weapons expert Ben Remfrey plays down the chemical weapons threat from Libya.


“I felt humiliated. I was brought up in Holland where you have rights.”

Dutch national Jennifer Koster says she will file a constitutional case after she was subjected to a body search for drugs.


“I have failed my Prime Minister, my parliamentary colleagues and the electorate.”

Former minister Michael Falzon apologises after his name appeared on the Swiss Leaks list.


“I think lots of babies will be born in November.”

A spokesman for Empire cinema says the steamy film Fifty Shades of Grey is a big hit.

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