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

Former EU commissioner John Dalli leaves the European Court of Justice with his daughter in Luxembourg on July 8. Photo: Mark MicallefFormer EU commissioner John Dalli leaves the European Court of Justice with his daughter in Luxembourg on July 8. Photo: Mark Micallef

Maximilian Ciantar is driven out of court after he was charged with threatening a woman after allegedly crashing into her car while banned from driving on July 9. He pleaded not guilty. Photo: Jason BorgMaximilian Ciantar is driven out of court after he was charged with threatening a woman after allegedly crashing into her car while banned from driving on July 9. He pleaded not guilty. Photo: Jason Borg

Police officers in ceremonial uniform march to the police grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery after Mass in remembrance of departed officers on July 6. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasPolice officers in ceremonial uniform march to the police grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery after Mass in remembrance of departed officers on July 6. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

Justice Minister Owen Bonnici launches the Drug Reform white paper at his ministry in Valletta on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliJustice Minister Owen Bonnici launches the Drug Reform white paper at his ministry in Valletta on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Advertising billboards are removed from Burmarrad late on July 9. It was not immediately known whether the action was related to Mepa’s warning for illegal billboards to be taken down by the end of June. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAdvertising billboards are removed from Burmarrad late on July 9. It was not immediately known whether the action was related to Mepa’s warning for illegal billboards to be taken down by the end of June. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The young Hungarian magician who had resorted to busking with a cardboard guitar, hoping to raise enough money to buy the real thing, had his dream come true… but now needs some lessons. Somewhat out of tune, Kristaly Marton, 17, still managed to persuade a few people to donate for his worthy cause on July 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe young Hungarian magician who had resorted to busking with a cardboard guitar, hoping to raise enough money to buy the real thing, had his dream come true… but now needs some lessons. Somewhat out of tune, Kristaly Marton, 17, still managed to persuade a few people to donate for his worthy cause on July 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A bus still carrying the Arriva colours gives the impression that it is ‘melting away’ when seen from the window of another bus on July 6. Photo: Jason BorgA bus still carrying the Arriva colours gives the impression that it is ‘melting away’ when seen from the window of another bus on July 6. Photo: Jason Borg

Tourists wait for a bus in the Malta July heat as another bus passes by on July 6. Photo taken from window of another bus. Photo: Jason BorgTourists wait for a bus in the Malta July heat as another bus passes by on July 6. Photo taken from window of another bus. Photo: Jason Borg

Tourists wait to buy tickets from a bus ticketing window at the bus terminus in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Jason BorgTourists wait to buy tickets from a bus ticketing window at the bus terminus in Valletta on July 6. Photo: Jason Borg

American Stars and Stripes flags flutter over Ghajnsielem in Gozo to mark American Independence day on July 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierAmerican Stars and Stripes flags flutter over Ghajnsielem in Gozo to mark American Independence day on July 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man and his dogs cool off from the sweltering heat at Spinola Bay in St Julians on July 5. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man and his dogs cool off from the sweltering heat at Spinola Bay in St Julians on July 5. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man dives into the sea from a cliff at Ghar Lapsi on July 5. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man dives into the sea from a cliff at Ghar Lapsi on July 5. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Fishermen closely inspect and repair their nets in the village of Marsaxlokk, before going out for their catch on July 7. Photo: Chris Sant FournierFishermen closely inspect and repair their nets in the village of Marsaxlokk, before going out for their catch on July 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A family ready their fishing nets before setting out for their catch on July 7. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA family ready their fishing nets before setting out for their catch on July 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Fort St Elmo, situated at the tip of the Valletta peninsula, is seen on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFort St Elmo, situated at the tip of the Valletta peninsula, is seen on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The mouth of Marsamxett Harbour is seen from the Valletta side looking towards Sliema’s Tigne Point on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe mouth of Marsamxett Harbour is seen from the Valletta side looking towards Sliema’s Tigne Point on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The mouth of Marsamxett Harbour is seen from the Valletta side looking towards Sliema’s Tigne Point on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe mouth of Marsamxett Harbour is seen from the Valletta side looking towards Sliema’s Tigne Point on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A boy cools off in water jets at St George's Square in Valletta on July 5, 2014. Temperatures reached 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA boy cools off in water jets at St George's Square in Valletta on July 5, 2014. Temperatures reached 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A farmer uses a tractor to plow a field at night in Burmarrad valley on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA farmer uses a tractor to plow a field at night in Burmarrad valley on July 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A US Army air corps uniform donated to Heritage Malta by a 96-year-old war veteran Herb Tollefson who had spent time in Malta during the war is pictured on July 4. Photo: Jason BorgA US Army air corps uniform donated to Heritage Malta by a 96-year-old war veteran Herb Tollefson who had spent time in Malta during the war is pictured on July 4. Photo: Jason Borg

A re-enactor fires the afternoon gun from the Saluting Battery at Upper Barrakka in Valletta on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA re-enactor fires the afternoon gun from the Saluting Battery at Upper Barrakka in Valletta on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An international team of experts in Malta conducting a boat-based observation to identify important hotspots for bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead turtles motors their sailing boat out of Marsamxett Harbour on July 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn international team of experts in Malta conducting a boat-based observation to identify important hotspots for bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead turtles motors their sailing boat out of Marsamxett Harbour on July 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The 81-metre super yacht, Air, owned by Italian candy producers Augusto Perfetti and his brother Giorgio, berthed at Manoel Island on July 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe 81-metre super yacht, Air, owned by Italian candy producers Augusto Perfetti and his brother Giorgio, berthed at Manoel Island on July 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Four traditional balconies are seen in an almost mirror like image in the streets of Valletta on July 6. Photo: Matthew MirabelliFour traditional balconies are seen in an almost mirror like image in the streets of Valletta on July 6. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Dun Salv, brought to life by Italo-Maltese actor Pino Scicluna, rehearses for Il-Kappillan ta’Malta at Fort St Elmo, Valletta on July 6. Photo: Matthew MirabelliDun Salv, brought to life by Italo-Maltese actor Pino Scicluna, rehearses for Il-Kappillan ta’Malta at Fort St Elmo, Valletta on July 6. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Pino Scicluna makes his way across the courtyard of St Elmo, Valletta on July 6 during a preview of the play Il-Kappillan ta’Malta that will be performed at this year’s Malta Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPino Scicluna makes his way across the courtyard of St Elmo, Valletta on July 6 during a preview of the play Il-Kappillan ta’Malta that will be performed at this year’s Malta Arts Festival. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Dancers perform in "Dance Jubilee" by the College of Dance, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the Young Actors and Dancers Association (YADA) Dance Company at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on July 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDancers perform in "Dance Jubilee" by the College of Dance, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the Young Actors and Dancers Association (YADA) Dance Company at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on July 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Dancers perform in "Dance Jubilee" by the College of Dance, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the Young Actors and Dancers Association (YADA) Dance Company at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on July 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDancers perform in "Dance Jubilee" by the College of Dance, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the Young Actors and Dancers Association (YADA) Dance Company at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on July 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

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