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

People in the crowd openly express their emotions on the arrival of Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca in Luqa on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPeople in the crowd openly express their emotions on the arrival of Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca in Luqa on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca waves to the crowd before her installation as President in Luqa on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierMarie-Louise Coleiro Preca waves to the crowd before her installation as President in Luqa on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Well-wishers wave flags while waiting for Marie-Louise Colerio Preca in Qormi on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierWell-wishers wave flags while waiting for Marie-Louise Colerio Preca in Qormi on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

An emotional Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca gets a warm welcome in her hometown of Qormi on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant FournierAn emotional Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca gets a warm welcome in her hometown of Qormi on April 4. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

An Armed Forces of Malta soldier salutes guests arriving for the swearing-in ceremony of Malta's new president Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAn Armed Forces of Malta soldier salutes guests arriving for the swearing-in ceremony of Malta's new president Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Outgoing President George Abela is greeted by members of the public gathered outside the Palace in Valletta for the inauguration of Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiOutgoing President George Abela is greeted by members of the public gathered outside the Palace in Valletta for the inauguration of Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Newly sworn in President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, accompanied by her husband Edgar Preca, waves to the crowd gathered outside the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiNewly sworn in President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, accompanied by her husband Edgar Preca, waves to the crowd gathered outside the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Well-wishers wave flags in St George's Square, Valletta as the newly sworn in President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preco waves to the crowds from the Grandmaster's Palace balcony on April 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliWell-wishers wave flags in St George's Square, Valletta as the newly sworn in President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preco waves to the crowds from the Grandmaster's Palace balcony on April 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca blows a kiss to the crowds while inspecting an AFM guard of honour after taking her oath of office at the Grandmasters Palace in Valletta to become the ninth President of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMarie-Louise Coleiro Preca blows a kiss to the crowds while inspecting an AFM guard of honour after taking her oath of office at the Grandmasters Palace in Valletta to become the ninth President of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Armed Forces of Malta aircraft perform a flyover after the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, outside the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiArmed Forces of Malta aircraft perform a flyover after the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, outside the Palace in Valletta on April 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Brian May, guitarist of the rock band Queen, signs a replica of his Red Special electric guitar for fan Josef Camilleri upon his arrival at Malta International Airport on April 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaBrian May, guitarist of the rock band Queen, signs a replica of his Red Special electric guitar for fan Josef Camilleri upon his arrival at Malta International Airport on April 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Queen's legendary guitarist Brian May and British singer Kerry Ellis perform in St George’s Square on April 5. Photo Matthew MirabelliQueen's legendary guitarist Brian May and British singer Kerry Ellis perform in St George’s Square on April 5. Photo Matthew Mirabelli

Legendary guitarist Brian May gets a high five from singer Kerry Ellis during their concert in St George’s Square, Valletta on April 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLegendary guitarist Brian May gets a high five from singer Kerry Ellis during their concert in St George’s Square, Valletta on April 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

British singer Kerry Ellis and Brian May, guitarist of rock band Queen, perform during their Candlelight Concerts tour in Valletta on April 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBritish singer Kerry Ellis and Brian May, guitarist of rock band Queen, perform during their Candlelight Concerts tour in Valletta on April 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Brian May, guitarist of rock band Queen, performs with British singer Kerry Ellis (not pictured) during their Candlelight Concerts tour in Valletta on April 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBrian May, guitarist of rock band Queen, performs with British singer Kerry Ellis (not pictured) during their Candlelight Concerts tour in Valletta on April 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca blows kisses to children waiting for the Annual Scouts and Guides Parade outside the Palace in Valletta on April 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPresident Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca blows kisses to children waiting for the Annual Scouts and Guides Parade outside the Palace in Valletta on April 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca stands on the saluting dais as scouts and guides march past during the Annual Scouts and Guides Parade outside the Palace in Valletta on April 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPresident Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca stands on the saluting dais as scouts and guides march past during the Annual Scouts and Guides Parade outside the Palace in Valletta on April 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A student taking part in the NSTF Science Expo Fest performs an experiment at MCAST campus in Paola on April 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA student taking part in the NSTF Science Expo Fest performs an experiment at MCAST campus in Paola on April 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Students visiting the NSTF Science Expo at MCAST in Paola, look through microscopes on April 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliStudents visiting the NSTF Science Expo at MCAST in Paola, look through microscopes on April 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Opposition leader Simon Busutill reacts to a student during an activity at the NSTF Science Forum at MCAST in Paola on April 7. Photo: Matthew MirabelliOpposition leader Simon Busutill reacts to a student during an activity at the NSTF Science Forum at MCAST in Paola on April 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

13-year-old Bernard Cortis places his pet corn snake into his pocket at the NSTF Science Expo at MCAST, Paola on April 7. The St Augustine College student had a stand at the Expo and demonstrated the different camouflage techniques of various animals. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli13-year-old Bernard Cortis places his pet corn snake into his pocket at the NSTF Science Expo at MCAST, Paola on April 7. The St Augustine College student had a stand at the Expo and demonstrated the different camouflage techniques of various animals. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The eight edition of the annual fair called Festa Frawli attracted hundreds to the agricultural village of Mgarr on April 6. The main attraction was, of course, the strawberry. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe eight edition of the annual fair called Festa Frawli attracted hundreds to the agricultural village of Mgarr on April 6. The main attraction was, of course, the strawberry. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Strawberries were enjoyed in many different ways at the Festa Frawli on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant FournierStrawberries were enjoyed in many different ways at the Festa Frawli on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A woman dressed as a strawberry attends the Festa Frawli in Mgarr on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA woman dressed as a strawberry attends the Festa Frawli in Mgarr on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A coating of icing sugar is the final touch for these cannoli ready to be devoured at the Festa Frawli on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA coating of icing sugar is the final touch for these cannoli ready to be devoured at the Festa Frawli on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A child enjoys a strawberry waffle at the Festa Frawli in Mgarr on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA child enjoys a strawberry waffle at the Festa Frawli in Mgarr on April 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Nobile Paul Romano makes its way into the Grand Harbour, Valletta on April 8. The rig will be towed to the South of Malta to drill the Hagar Qim oil well in the coming weeks. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Nobile Paul Romano makes its way into the Grand Harbour, Valletta on April 8. The rig will be towed to the South of Malta to drill the Hagar Qim oil well in the coming weeks. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man admires the deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Nobile Paul Romano as it makes its way into the Grand Harbour, Valletta on April 8. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man admires the deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Nobile Paul Romano as it makes its way into the Grand Harbour, Valletta on April 8. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe deep-water, semi-submersible drilling rig Noble Paul Romano is towed into Grand Harbour on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A cruise liner approaches Valletta on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA cruise liner approaches Valletta on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Disused bendy buses are seen tightly packed at the Park and Ride in Floriana on April 8, despite export commitments. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDisused bendy buses are seen tightly packed at the Park and Ride in Floriana on April 8, despite export commitments. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Wild flowers are reflected in the window of a bendy bus at the Park and Ride in Floriana on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiWild flowers are reflected in the window of a bendy bus at the Park and Ride in Floriana on April 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Boys from St Nicholas College of Naxxar Secondary are shown how to decorate figolli to sell in aid of the Hospice Movement on April 8. Photo: Jason BorgBoys from St Nicholas College of Naxxar Secondary are shown how to decorate figolli to sell in aid of the Hospice Movement on April 8. Photo: Jason Borg

Visitors look at a religious scene made of coloured semolina at the band club of the Maria Mater Gratiae Philharmonic Society in Zabbar on April 7. The 6.71 x 3.69 metre work, prepared for an Easter Holy Week art exhibition, is based on a painting of the Third Station of the Cross that is displayed at the Cathedral of St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois in the U.S. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiVisitors look at a religious scene made of coloured semolina at the band club of the Maria Mater Gratiae Philharmonic Society in Zabbar on April 7. The 6.71 x 3.69 metre work, prepared for an Easter Holy Week art exhibition, is based on a painting of the Third Station of the Cross that is displayed at the Cathedral of St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois in the U.S. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is inaugurated at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is inaugurated at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A detail of a newly-inaugurated life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA detail of a newly-inaugurated life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A detail of a newly-inaugurated life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA detail of a newly-inaugurated life-sized statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen at St Augustine’s parish church in Valletta on April 9. The papier-mache statue is the work of Indri Attard. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The sun shines through a window onto a crucifix over the main altar of the Church of Saint Augustine in Valletta on April 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe sun shines through a window onto a crucifix over the main altar of the Church of Saint Augustine in Valletta on April 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Two girls paddle on a canoe in St George’s Bay on a hot sunny day on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaTwo girls paddle on a canoe in St George’s Bay on a hot sunny day on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

People splash in the water at St George’s Bay on a hot sunny day on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPeople splash in the water at St George’s Bay on a hot sunny day on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A man swims with his horse at Bahar ic-Caghaq on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man swims with his horse at Bahar ic-Caghaq on April 9. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The Netherlands power forward against Malta in their FIRA-AER Division 2A Rugby Union qualifier at the Hibs Stadium on April 5. Photo: Jason BorgThe Netherlands power forward against Malta in their FIRA-AER Division 2A Rugby Union qualifier at the Hibs Stadium on April 5. Photo: Jason Borg

Riders taking part in the Tour of Malta make their way up a steep section of the route on the second day of racing at San Martin, St Paul’s Bay on April 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRiders taking part in the Tour of Malta make their way up a steep section of the route on the second day of racing at San Martin, St Paul’s Bay on April 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A large group of riders negotiates the final part of a steep section of the route on the second day of racing at San Martin, St Paul’s Bay during the Tour of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA large group of riders negotiates the final part of a steep section of the route on the second day of racing at San Martin, St Paul’s Bay during the Tour of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A rider makes it over the crest of a steep section of the 100km route on the second day of racing of the Tour of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA rider makes it over the crest of a steep section of the 100km route on the second day of racing of the Tour of Malta on April 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema’s Matias Muchardi (right) and Balzan’s Edison Bilbao Zarate, tussle for the ball during their Premier league match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSliema’s Matias Muchardi (right) and Balzan’s Edison Bilbao Zarate, tussle for the ball during their Premier league match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema’s Stefano Biangardi heads the ball during their premier league match against Balzan at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSliema’s Stefano Biangardi heads the ball during their premier league match against Balzan at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema’s Ivan Woods tries to make contact with the ball after a save by Balzan’s goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSliema’s Ivan Woods tries to make contact with the ball after a save by Balzan’s goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

 

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