“There is no agreement, formal or informal.”

A government statement denying the existence of any agreement with the Italian government linking migration to oil exploration rights.

“Politics should not be affecting the operation of the hospital, but sadly it is.”

Cardiologist and MP Albert Fenech claiming his contract was not being renewed because of his involvement in politics.

“This will define our past as Europeans. It is a test of our values.”

Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos urging Europe to respect human dignity and the values on which Europe built its dream in the light of the migration crisis.

“I thought he had punched me but then blood gushed out of my mouth.”

Richard Galea, one of the victims stabbed by a young Libyan during an inebriated rampage in Paceville, recounting how he was minding his own business when the incident happened.

“We have fantastic mathematics that works but we cannot give a reason for why it works.”

Leading physicist Anton Zeilinger, an expert on teleportation, on how society was probably still missing basic ideas about the world.

“Make sure you design in such a way that people will want to live next to you.”

Environmental lawyer Simon Molesworth urging developers to think long-term and to regenerate the thousands of vacant buildings.

“I feel like I have a new life.”

Labour Party Whip Godfrey Farrugia, who is recovering from a prostate cancer operation, on how the illness made him appreciate life more.