A selection of some of the best pictures taken this week by photographers of the Times of Malta.
Syrian refugee Mohammed Abdel Laal Shemi reaches out for his five-year old daughter Lamar, at the Hal Far open centre for migrants on October 22. Laal Shemi lost his wife, who was pregnant with twins, and his other daughter, when their boat capsized 60 miles south of Lampedusa earlier this month, leaving between 50 and 200 Syrian and Palestinian migrants dead. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Syrian refugees look at photos of their missing and believed to have drowned compatriots on a smartphone, at the Hal Far open centre for migrants on October 22. The refugees were rescued and brought to Malta after their boat capsized 60 miles south of Lampedusa earlier this month, leaving between 50 and 200 Syrian and Palestinian migrants dead. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A Palestinian refugee from Syria changes her husband's dressings at the Hal Far open centre for migrants on October 22. Both refugees were rescued and brought to Malta after their boat capsized 60 miles south of Lampedusa earlier this month, leaving between 50 and 200 Syrian and Palestinian migrants dead. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A 29-year-old Eritrean migrant stands against a fence at the Safi barracks detention centre for immigrants, which currently holds around 650 detainees, on October 22. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A Somali migrant lies on her bed in a dormitory at the Lyster barracks detention centre for immigrants, which currently holds 236 detainees, in Hal Far on October 22. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat (R) and his Greek counterpart Antonis Samaras (L) take part in a joint news conference at the office of Muscat at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta on October 21. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The yacht HUGO BOSS shows some impressive lean angle as it heads for open water at the start of the 2013 Rolex Middle Sea Race on October 19. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
With spinnakers flying, 2013 Rolex Middle Sea Race contestants make their way downwind after clearing the Grand Harbour breakwater at the start of the 606 nautical mile Mediterranean classic, which takes the yachts from Malta, around Sicily and back, on October 19. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Italian boat B2, skippered by the renowned Francesco de Angelis, sails over the finish line to win the 2013 Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy on October 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Italian boat B2, skippered by the renowned Francesco de Angelis, passes by a luxury super yacht berthed at Manoel Island, after completing and winning the 2013 Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy on October 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Crew members on the first Maltese boat home – Oiltanking Juno – celebrate after crossing the line at the end of four days of racing in the 2013 Rolex Middle Sea Race on October 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Mr Justice Antonio Mizzi makes his inaugural speech on October 18 after being sworn in as a judge last June. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Passengers line the decks and balconies on the cruise liner Mein Schiff 1 as it arrives in Grand Harbour on October 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Two men dressed as Disney characters wait in the crowd before taking part in the parade at Montekristo Estates on October 20. The day-long celebration was in aid of Appogg’s Children’s Fund. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Mickey Mouse makes his way through the large crowd of children gathered to witness his marriage to Minnie Mouse at Montekristo Estates on October 20. The day-long celebration was in aid of Appogg’s Children’s Fund. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Minnie Mouse, dressed in her wedding dress, prepares to tie the knot with Mickey Mouse at Montekristo Estates on October 20. The day-long celebration was in aid of Appogg’s Children’s Fund. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two horse racing enthusiasts wait for the start of the Premier race at the Marsa horseracing track on October 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A horse warms up for the Premier race at the Marsa Horseracing track on October 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Luxol opened their MBA Shield commitments with a straight forward win over Starlites at Ta’Qali Pavilion on October 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Birkirkara’s Zach Muscat grimaces as he falls under the challenge of Naxxar Lions forward Gilmar Da Silva Ribeiro, at Victor Tedesco Stadium on October 20. Photo Matthew Mirabelli
A man crosses a Valletta street on October 22. Photo: Jason Borg
A kitten peeks out of a garage door at an older cat in an alley in Valletta on October 23. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A boatsman pulls his boat used to ferry tourists to the nearby Blue Grotto up a slipway at Wied iz-Zurrieq on October 22. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An engine-powered dinghy is dwarfed by Dingli Cliffs on October 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi