A selection of some of the pictures taken this week by photographers of the Times of Malta.

One side of the regional road is lined with cars during rush hour on October 10. Photo: Chris Sant FournierOne side of the regional road is lined with cars during rush hour on October 10. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man adjusts a baseball cap and headphones on a statue of Grand Master Jean de Valette, who founded Malta's capital city in the sixteenth century, in Valletta on October 10. The "transformation" was officially sanctioned as part of the publicity campaign for Ziguzajg, the children's art and cultural festival. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA man adjusts a baseball cap and headphones on a statue of Grand Master Jean de Valette, who founded Malta's capital city in the sixteenth century, in Valletta on October 10. The "transformation" was officially sanctioned as part of the publicity campaign for Ziguzajg, the children's art and cultural festival. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Czech Republic national football team and Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech, stretches before a training session at Ta ‘Qali National stadium on October 10. Photo: Matthew MirabelliCzech Republic national football team and Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech, stretches before a training session at Ta ‘Qali National stadium on October 10. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Car enthusiasts admire the private engine parts of a Jaguar E-Type on display at Cathedral Square, Mdina on October 11. The car took part in the Mdina Grand Prix for classic cars. Photo: Chris Sant FournierCar enthusiasts admire the private engine parts of a Jaguar E-Type on display at Cathedral Square, Mdina on October 11. The car took part in the Mdina Grand Prix for classic cars. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Half a century ago, it was inaugurated as the UK Army’s married quarters. Today, the White Rocks complex lies in ruins. Photo: Jason BorgHalf a century ago, it was inaugurated as the UK Army’s married quarters. Today, the White Rocks complex lies in ruins. Photo: Jason Borg

A 50 year-old block at the White Rocks complex lies in ruins on October 11. Photo: Jason BorgA 50 year-old block at the White Rocks complex lies in ruins on October 11. Photo: Jason Borg

Malta's goalkeeper Justin Haber (L) clears a Czech Republic attack during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on October 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta's goalkeeper Justin Haber (L) clears a Czech Republic attack during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on October 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Malta striker and captain, Michael Mifsud (4th from left) celebrates after scoring Malta’s only goal against the Czech Republic at Ta’ Qali National Stadium during their 2014 World Cup qualifier match on October 10. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMalta striker and captain, Michael Mifsud (4th from left) celebrates after scoring Malta’s only goal against the Czech Republic at Ta’ Qali National Stadium during their 2014 World Cup qualifier match on October 10. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Police officers and Armed Forces of Malta soldiers wrap a blanket around a rescued migrant child at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPolice officers and Armed Forces of Malta soldiers wrap a blanket around a rescued migrant child at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Rescued migrants walk to police buses after disembarking from the Armed Forces of Malta’s P61 at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiRescued migrants walk to police buses after disembarking from the Armed Forces of Malta’s P61 at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Rescued migrants, including a child and a baby, are helped to disembark from the Armed Forces of Malta’s P61 at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiRescued migrants, including a child and a baby, are helped to disembark from the Armed Forces of Malta’s P61 at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A rescued migrant child looks out of the window of a police bus after arriving at the Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA rescued migrant child looks out of the window of a police bus after arriving at the Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf in Marsamxett Harbour on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Armed Forces of Malta sailors watch the body of a drowned migrant being lowered from their ship after arriving at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Italian and Maltese naval vessels recovered 34 bodies and rescued 206 people from a migrant boat which capsized on Friday, but authorities believe the death toll could be as high as 200. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiArmed Forces of Malta sailors watch the body of a drowned migrant being lowered from their ship after arriving at the AFM Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. Italian and Maltese naval vessels recovered 34 bodies and rescued 206 people from a migrant boat which capsized on Friday, but authorities believe the death toll could be as high as 200. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mohammed Abdel Laal Shemi, one of 143 migrants rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta, cries as he carries one of his daughters to a police bus after disembarking from the AFM’s P61 at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. The following day, he had a glimmer of hope that his other daughter had been spotted alive on news footage of the rescue and may have been taken to Lampedusa. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMohammed Abdel Laal Shemi, one of 143 migrants rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta, cries as he carries one of his daughters to a police bus after disembarking from the AFM’s P61 at the Maritime Squadron base at Haywharf on October 12. The following day, he had a glimmer of hope that his other daughter had been spotted alive on news footage of the rescue and may have been taken to Lampedusa. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A group protest at City Gate Valletta against Genetically Modified Food on October 12. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA group protest at City Gate Valletta against Genetically Modified Food on October 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Grand Master De Valette went hipster for the launch of the third edition of the ŻiguŻajg youth festival on October 12. Festival director Toni Attard said the large statue, dressed in denim shorts, a baseball cap and large headphones, captured the essence of the festival. Photo: Chris Sant FournierGrand Master De Valette went hipster for the launch of the third edition of the ŻiguŻajg youth festival on October 12. Festival director Toni Attard said the large statue, dressed in denim shorts, a baseball cap and large headphones, captured the essence of the festival. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A Triumph negotiates a hairpin during a time trials as part of the Mdina Grand Prix on October 12. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA Triumph negotiates a hairpin during a time trials as part of the Mdina Grand Prix on October 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A rescued migrant buries his face in his hands as he cries while waiting to undergo preliminary medical tests at Mater Dei Hospital on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA rescued migrant buries his face in his hands as he cries while waiting to undergo preliminary medical tests at Mater Dei Hospital on October 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A group of rescued migrants gather around a mobile phone to watch video footage from Lampedusa hoping to spot missing family members at the Open detention centre in Hal Far on October 14. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA group of rescued migrants gather around a mobile phone to watch video footage from Lampedusa hoping to spot missing family members at the Open detention centre in Hal Far on October 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Fog covers Gharghur church late in the evening on October 14. Photo: Matthew MirabelliFog covers Gharghur church late in the evening on October 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Guide dogs and white canes were used to navigate the busy Republic Street for International White Cane Day on October 15. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGuide dogs and white canes were used to navigate the busy Republic Street for International White Cane Day on October 15. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Spectacular splendour… The old walls of Fort St Elmo are being cleaned up in extensive restoration works revealing names and dates carved in intricate Latin lettering as well as designs on October 15. Photo: Jason BorgSpectacular splendour… The old walls of Fort St Elmo are being cleaned up in extensive restoration works revealing names and dates carved in intricate Latin lettering as well as designs on October 15. Photo: Jason Borg

Spectacular splendour… The old walls of Fort St Elmo are being cleaned up in extensive restoration works revealing names and dates carved in intricate Latin lettering as well as designs on October 15. Photo: Jason BorgSpectacular splendour… The old walls of Fort St Elmo are being cleaned up in extensive restoration works revealing names and dates carved in intricate Latin lettering as well as designs on October 15. Photo: Jason Borg

Malta U21 goalkeeper Yenez Cini (white shirt) reaches for the ball during their UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier at Ta’Qali on October 15. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMalta U21 goalkeeper Yenez Cini (white shirt) reaches for the ball during their UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier at Ta’Qali on October 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

 

 

 

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