A man photographs the ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground in Qawra after breaking its moorings on February 10. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man photographs the ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground in Qawra after breaking its moorings on February 10. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man watches the ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground in Qawra after breaking its moorings on February 10. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man watches the ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground in Qawra after breaking its moorings on February 10. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground after breaking its moorings on February 10, sits helpless, battered by waves on the rocky Qawra shore. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe ill-fated tanker The Hephaestus, which ran aground after breaking its moorings on February 10, sits helpless, battered by waves on the rocky Qawra shore. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The oil bunkering vessel ‘Hephaestus’ lies on the rocks in St Paul’s Bay on February 11, after running aground the previous day. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe oil bunkering vessel ‘Hephaestus’ lies on the rocks in St Paul’s Bay on February 11, after running aground the previous day. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Workers inspect the oil bunkering vessel ‘Hephaestus’ as it lies on the rocks in St Paul’s Bay on February 11. The ship ran aground the previous day. Photo: Matthew MirabelliWorkers inspect the oil bunkering vessel ‘Hephaestus’ as it lies on the rocks in St Paul’s Bay on February 11. The ship ran aground the previous day. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A woman dressed as a tiger watches a performance by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA woman dressed as a tiger watches a performance by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two ladies in costumes watch a performance by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo ladies in costumes watch a performance by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man glances out of his office window as Carnival celebrations take place in the streets below on February 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man glances out of his office window as Carnival celebrations take place in the streets below on February 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese new year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Children try to catch puppets from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaChildren try to catch puppets from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform in the streets of Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

People take photos of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe as they perform in the streets of Valletta celebrating the Chinese New Year on February 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople take photos of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe as they perform in the streets of Valletta celebrating the Chinese New Year on February 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A group of young dancers prepare to go on stage at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate Carnival. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA group of young dancers prepare to go on stage at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate Carnival. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Valletta Local Council discuss the motion to remove the makeshift memorial for Daphne Caruana Galizia from the Great Siege Monument as her widower Peter Caruana Galizia looks on at the Local Council Office in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Valletta Local Council discuss the motion to remove the makeshift memorial for Daphne Caruana Galizia from the Great Siege Monument as her widower Peter Caruana Galizia looks on at the Local Council Office in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An actress from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe performs during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAn actress from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe performs during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaChina's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.

A man jumps over another man in costume from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man jumps over another man in costume from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A man in mask from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe performs on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man in mask from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe performs on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a backflip during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a backflip during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe dance on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPerformers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe dance on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a backflip on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a backflip on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Perfomrers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe dance on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPerfomrers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe dance on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a summersault on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA performer from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe does a summersault on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Musicians from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMusicians from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform on stage during the Chinese new year celebrations held in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A family all dressed as minions during carnival in Valletta on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA family all dressed as minions during carnival in Valletta on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A girl walks her dog in costume during carnival in Valletta on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA girl walks her dog in costume during carnival in Valletta on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A woman dressed in costume with a tattoo on her back walks down the streets of Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.A woman dressed in costume with a tattoo on her back walks down the streets of Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.

A girl dressed in costume performs on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA girl dressed in costume performs on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Helpers arrange a woman’s costume in Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaHelpers arrange a woman’s costume in Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Paul Curmi known as Pampalun, dances on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPaul Curmi known as Pampalun, dances on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A woman dressed in costume performs on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA woman dressed in costume performs on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Qormi’s Yannick Yankam (left), tries to head the ball past Mqabba keeper Jonathan Debono during their BOV First Division match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on February 11. Photo: Matthew MirabelliQormi’s Yannick Yankam (left), tries to head the ball past Mqabba keeper Jonathan Debono during their BOV First Division match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on February 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Mqabba’s Tomilsav Trebovac (left), tries to keep Qormi’s Chris Vella away from the ball during their BOV First Division match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on February 11. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMqabba’s Tomilsav Trebovac (left), tries to keep Qormi’s Chris Vella away from the ball during their BOV First Division match at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on February 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

People in costume dance on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPeople in costume dance on stage in St George’s Square, Valletta during carnival on February 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The winner of a Premier Race is congratulated by another jockey at the Marsa Horse Racing track on February 11. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe winner of a Premier Race is congratulated by another jockey at the Marsa Horse Racing track on February 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two ladies take photos of a tiger costume at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo ladies take photos of a tiger costume at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe perform at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal in Valletta on February 13 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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