A selection of some of the best pictures taken over the past week by photographers of the Times of Malta.

 

President George Abela (left), seen speaking during a swearing-in ceremony of a new judge and magistrate at the Palace in Valletta on March 27, informally told Prime Minister Joseph Muscat (right) that he is not in a position to sign the Civil Unions Bill. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPresident George Abela (left), seen speaking during a swearing-in ceremony of a new judge and magistrate at the Palace in Valletta on March 27, informally told Prime Minister Joseph Muscat (right) that he is not in a position to sign the Civil Unions Bill. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

PN leader Simon Busuttil addresses supporters in Marsaxlokk on March 23. He called on the planning authority board to shoulder its responsibility and vote against the proposed floating gas storage tanker in Marsaxlokk. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPN leader Simon Busuttil addresses supporters in Marsaxlokk on March 23. He called on the planning authority board to shoulder its responsibility and vote against the proposed floating gas storage tanker in Marsaxlokk. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A man holds up a placard reading “Our health comes first” during a Nationalist Party rally in Marsaxlokk on March 23. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man holds up a placard reading “Our health comes first” during a Nationalist Party rally in Marsaxlokk on March 23. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his audience are reflected in the sunglasses of a Labour Party supporter during a party activity in Birzebbuga on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPrime Minister Joseph Muscat and his audience are reflected in the sunglasses of a Labour Party supporter during a party activity in Birzebbuga on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Would-be immigrants disembark from an Armed Forces of Malta vessel at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiWould-be immigrants disembark from an Armed Forces of Malta vessel at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Would-be immigrants wait to disembark from an Armed Forces of Malta vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiWould-be immigrants wait to disembark from an Armed Forces of Malta vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) soldiers help an injured would-be immigrant to disembark from an AFM vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiArmed Forces of Malta (AFM) soldiers help an injured would-be immigrant to disembark from an AFM vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A would-be immigrant disembarks from an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) vessel at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA would-be immigrant disembarks from an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) vessel at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A would-be immigrant sits in a police bus after he disembarked from an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA would-be immigrant sits in a police bus after he disembarked from an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) vessel at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour, late March 20. 90 migrants claiming to be from Somalia were rescued by the AFM some 25 nautical miles off the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulty. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A migrant waits to disembark from an AFM patrol boat at Haywharf , on March 20. The group including five women were located 25 nautical miles off Gozo in distress and were transferred to the Maltese patrol boat to be brought ashore. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA migrant waits to disembark from an AFM patrol boat at Haywharf , on March 20. The group including five women were located 25 nautical miles off Gozo in distress and were transferred to the Maltese patrol boat to be brought ashore. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Migrants arrive on an Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat on March 20 at Hay Wharf. The group of 90 included 5 women and 85 men and were rescued 25 nautical miles off Gozo. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMigrants arrive on an Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat on March 20 at Hay Wharf. The group of 90 included 5 women and 85 men and were rescued 25 nautical miles off Gozo. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A rescued migrant waits to disembark from an AFM patrol boat after being rescued 25 nautical miles off Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA rescued migrant waits to disembark from an AFM patrol boat after being rescued 25 nautical miles off Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Three migrants sit on the deck of a patrol boat after being rescued by the AFM on March 20. The group of 85 men and 5 women were located 25 nautical miles off the coast of Gozo. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThree migrants sit on the deck of a patrol boat after being rescued by the AFM on March 20. The group of 85 men and 5 women were located 25 nautical miles off the coast of Gozo. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A female migrant is helped off an AFM patrol boat after being picked up 25 nautical miles off the coast of Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA female migrant is helped off an AFM patrol boat after being picked up 25 nautical miles off the coast of Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Three migrants covered in blankets wait to disembark from an AFM patrol boat after being picked up by the Armed Forces some 25 nautical miles of Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThree migrants covered in blankets wait to disembark from an AFM patrol boat after being picked up by the Armed Forces some 25 nautical miles of Gozo on March 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Serbian construction worker and suspected war criminal Eror Gojko (right) is escorted to a Lufthansa aircraft by police officers at Malta International Airport on March 21. A Maltese court decided to extradite Gojko to Croatia to face charges of crimes against humanity, kidnapping, torture and unlawful deportation to concentration camps. Gojko, who was born in Vukovar in Croatia, had been living in Malta for 11 years and was arrested on the strength of a European arrest warrant issued by authorities in Zagreb. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSerbian construction worker and suspected war criminal Eror Gojko (right) is escorted to a Lufthansa aircraft by police officers at Malta International Airport on March 21. A Maltese court decided to extradite Gojko to Croatia to face charges of crimes against humanity, kidnapping, torture and unlawful deportation to concentration camps. Gojko, who was born in Vukovar in Croatia, had been living in Malta for 11 years and was arrested on the strength of a European arrest warrant issued by authorities in Zagreb. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Jean Guy Legendre of Canada walks out of court in Valletta on March 25 shortly after he was acquitted of being responsible for a car crash which caused his wife's death in 2011. Photo: Jason BorgJean Guy Legendre of Canada walks out of court in Valletta on March 25 shortly after he was acquitted of being responsible for a car crash which caused his wife's death in 2011. Photo: Jason Borg

A graphic of the proposed new power station jetty is displayed during the MEPA public hearing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on March 24. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA graphic of the proposed new power station jetty is displayed during the MEPA public hearing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on March 24. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An elderly man was lucky to escape without serious injury when his car hit the side of the road and overturned in Qrendi on March 26. The man was trapped in his car for some time but was assisted out by bystanders and a team from the Civil Protection Department. Photo: Chris Sant FournierAn elderly man was lucky to escape without serious injury when his car hit the side of the road and overturned in Qrendi on March 26. The man was trapped in his car for some time but was assisted out by bystanders and a team from the Civil Protection Department. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Mounted police officers keep an eye on passing traffic in Marsa on March 20. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMounted police officers keep an eye on passing traffic in Marsa on March 20. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A young boy reaches out to touch a Eurasian eagle owl during the spring festival organized by the Qawra Access Centre at Kennedy Grove at Salina Park on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA young boy reaches out to touch a Eurasian eagle owl during the spring festival organized by the Qawra Access Centre at Kennedy Grove at Salina Park on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A child breakdances at the Welcome Spring Festival at Kennedy Grove on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA child breakdances at the Welcome Spring Festival at Kennedy Grove on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A snake is used as a hairpiece at the spring festival at Kennedy Grove on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA snake is used as a hairpiece at the spring festival at Kennedy Grove on March 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

White storks fly over Ta’ Qali, shortly before poachers shot dead two of the protected birds in the Salina area on March 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaWhite storks fly over Ta’ Qali, shortly before poachers shot dead two of the protected birds in the Salina area on March 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A sparrow takes off from a wire fence in Luqa on March 21. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA sparrow takes off from a wire fence in Luqa on March 21. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Performers take part in a rehearsal of the rock opera Gensna at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali on March 21. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPerformers take part in a rehearsal of the rock opera Gensna at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali on March 21. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Pedestrians walk past Malta's new Parliament building in what once was Freedom Square in Valletta on March 26. Photo: Jason BorgPedestrians walk past Malta's new Parliament building in what once was Freedom Square in Valletta on March 26. Photo: Jason Borg

The breakwater outside Valletta’s Grand Harbour is seen from Fort St Elmo on March 21. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThe breakwater outside Valletta’s Grand Harbour is seen from Fort St Elmo on March 21. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

African immigrants take part in a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. The tournament was organised by the Organisation for Friendship in Diversity, a Maltese NGO working with migrants. In 2013, Malta received, on average, the highest number of asylum-seekers compared to its national population, a report by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) shows. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants take part in a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. The tournament was organised by the Organisation for Friendship in Diversity, a Maltese NGO working with migrants. In 2013, Malta received, on average, the highest number of asylum-seekers compared to its national population, a report by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) shows. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

African immigrants, Maltese and other European participants prepare for a medal ceremony after a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. The tournament was organised by the Organisation for Friendship in Diversity, a Maltese NGO working with migrants. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants, Maltese and other European participants prepare for a medal ceremony after a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. The tournament was organised by the Organisation for Friendship in Diversity, a Maltese NGO working with migrants. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

African immigrants, Maltese people and other Europeans take some refreshments after participating in a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants, Maltese people and other Europeans take some refreshments after participating in a football tournament to mark International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination outside the Hal Far open centre for migrants on March 22. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tarxien midfielder, Lucas (left) slides the ball past Qormi’s Matthew Farrugia during their 4-0 win at Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun on March 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTarxien midfielder, Lucas (left) slides the ball past Qormi’s Matthew Farrugia during their 4-0 win at Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun on March 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Qormi’s Giorgio Gianola (right) clears the ball from Demba Toure of Tarxien during their Premier league match at Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun on March 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliQormi’s Giorgio Gianola (right) clears the ball from Demba Toure of Tarxien during their Premier league match at Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun on March 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Rabat Ajax goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi dives to save a free-kick by Floriana’s Gary Muir during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiRabat Ajax goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi dives to save a free-kick by Floriana’s Gary Muir during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Floriana’s Diogo (left) loses his shoe during a tussle with Joseph Caruana of Rabat Ajax during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFloriana’s Diogo (left) loses his shoe during a tussle with Joseph Caruana of Rabat Ajax during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Floriana’s Andre Scicluna is brought down in the penalty area by Joseph Caruana of Rabat Ajax during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFloriana’s Andre Scicluna is brought down in the penalty area by Joseph Caruana of Rabat Ajax during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta striker Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza shoots at goal despite the challenge of Birkirkara’s Zach Muscat during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta striker Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza shoots at goal despite the challenge of Birkirkara’s Zach Muscat during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Birkirkara’s Frank Temile beats Valletta’s Jonathan Caruana to a high ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBirkirkara’s Frank Temile beats Valletta’s Jonathan Caruana to a high ball during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on March 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Exiles score a goal during their water polo match against San Giljan at the National Pool, Tal-Qroqq on March 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliExiles score a goal during their water polo match against San Giljan at the National Pool, Tal-Qroqq on March 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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