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

Simshar, billed as Malta’s first feature film for an international audience, had its local premiere at the Empire Cinemas in Buġibba on April 27. The film is about a fishing trip that went tragically wrong. Seen on the red carpet are Jimi Busuttil, who plays fisherman Simon’s father Karmenu, director Rebecca Cremona, Kurt Zammit who plays Adrian, Clare Agius, the mother, and Adrian Farrugia who plays Theo, the fisherman’s son. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSimshar, billed as Malta’s first feature film for an international audience, had its local premiere at the Empire Cinemas in Buġibba on April 27. The film is about a fishing trip that went tragically wrong. Seen on the red carpet are Jimi Busuttil, who plays fisherman Simon’s father Karmenu, director Rebecca Cremona, Kurt Zammit who plays Adrian, Clare Agius, the mother, and Adrian Farrugia who plays Theo, the fisherman’s son. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

BBC journalist and naturalist Chris Packham talks to Times of Malta outside his hotel in Qawra on April 24. Packham was in Malta to work on a documentary about spring hunting. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaBBC journalist and naturalist Chris Packham talks to Times of Malta outside his hotel in Qawra on April 24. Packham was in Malta to work on a documentary about spring hunting. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A bird hunter and his hunting dog keep a look out from a hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA bird hunter and his hunting dog keep a look out from a hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A hunting dog stands next to its master’s shotgun in a hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA hunting dog stands next to its master’s shotgun in a hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Gun cartridges lie on the wall of a hunting hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaGun cartridges lie on the wall of a hunting hide at Delimara on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A BirdLife Malta volunteer sits next to a hunting reserve sign at Mizieb on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA BirdLife Malta volunteer sits next to a hunting reserve sign at Mizieb on the last day of the spring hunting season on April 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A show with lights and projections takes place on Fort St Angelo in Valletta's Grand Harbour as Malta celebrates the 10th anniversary of its accession to the European Union late at night on April 30. Malta, together with nine other mostly East European countries, joined the EU at the stroke of midnight on May 1, 2004. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA show with lights and projections takes place on Fort St Angelo in Valletta's Grand Harbour as Malta celebrates the 10th anniversary of its accession to the European Union late at night on April 30. Malta, together with nine other mostly East European countries, joined the EU at the stroke of midnight on May 1, 2004. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Images are projected on the bastions of St Angelo as part of the EU anniversary celebrations on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierImages are projected on the bastions of St Angelo as part of the EU anniversary celebrations on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Fireworks are launched from the Ta’Liesse church in Valletta prior to the start of the celebrations commemorating Malta’s 10th anniversary of EU membership on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierFireworks are launched from the Ta’Liesse church in Valletta prior to the start of the celebrations commemorating Malta’s 10th anniversary of EU membership on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man grills burgers during the Malta’s EU membership anniversary on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man grills burgers during the Malta’s EU membership anniversary on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Fireworks are let off over Grand Harbour prior to the countdown to mark Malta’s 10th anniversary of EU membership on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierFireworks are let off over Grand Harbour prior to the countdown to mark Malta’s 10th anniversary of EU membership on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Residents watch fireworks explode over the Grand Harbour as Malta celebrates the 10th anniversary of its accession to the European Union in Valletta late at night on April 30. Malta, together with nine other mostly East European countries, joined the EU at the stroke of midnight on May 1, 2004. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiResidents watch fireworks explode over the Grand Harbour as Malta celebrates the 10th anniversary of its accession to the European Union in Valletta late at night on April 30. Malta, together with nine other mostly East European countries, joined the EU at the stroke of midnight on May 1, 2004. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A puzzling mirrored walkway in Valletta’s Upper Barrakka gardens, set up as an art installation in one of the official events marking the 10th anniversary since Malta joined the EU, is seen on April 29. Organised by the Foundation for National Celebrations, the installation was designed by artist Pierre Portelli and is one of four pieces commissioned to commemorate four important national anniversaries this year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA puzzling mirrored walkway in Valletta’s Upper Barrakka gardens, set up as an art installation in one of the official events marking the 10th anniversary since Malta joined the EU, is seen on April 29. Organised by the Foundation for National Celebrations, the installation was designed by artist Pierre Portelli and is one of four pieces commissioned to commemorate four important national anniversaries this year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

People walk past a mirrored walkway in Valletta’s Upper Barrakka gardens, set up as an art installation in one of the official events marking the 10th anniversary since Malta joined the EU, on April 29. Organised by the Foundation for National Celebrations, the installation was designed by artist Pierre Portelli and is one of four pieces commissioned to commemorate four important national anniversaries this year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople walk past a mirrored walkway in Valletta’s Upper Barrakka gardens, set up as an art installation in one of the official events marking the 10th anniversary since Malta joined the EU, on April 29. Organised by the Foundation for National Celebrations, the installation was designed by artist Pierre Portelli and is one of four pieces commissioned to commemorate four important national anniversaries this year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Police swooped on Paola after reports of a large group of men involved in a fight near the mosque on April 25. Five Syrians were subsequently arrested. Photo: Jason BorgPolice swooped on Paola after reports of a large group of men involved in a fight near the mosque on April 25. Five Syrians were subsequently arrested. Photo: Jason Borg

PN leader Simon Busuttil delivers his closing address during the party’s extraordinary general council meeting to approve the manifesto for the European Parliament elections, at the Excelsior Hotel on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPN leader Simon Busuttil delivers his closing address during the party’s extraordinary general council meeting to approve the manifesto for the European Parliament elections, at the Excelsior Hotel on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Alfredo Attard, an important prosecution witness in the murder case of convicted drug trafficker Mario Camilleri and his son, Mario Jn, leaves the court in Valletta on April 24. Mr Attard’s testimony came after he was released from prosecution under witness protection, made possible after amendments to the Criminal Code came into force in March. Photo: Jason BorgAlfredo Attard, an important prosecution witness in the murder case of convicted drug trafficker Mario Camilleri and his son, Mario Jn, leaves the court in Valletta on April 24. Mr Attard’s testimony came after he was released from prosecution under witness protection, made possible after amendments to the Criminal Code came into force in March. Photo: Jason Borg

Environment Minister Leo Brincat, together with V-18 chairman Jason Micallefmand Valletta Mayor Alexiei Dingli, addresses a press conference to announce an infiorita as part of the V-18 events at St George’s Square in Valletta on April 28. More than 77,000 potted plants will be used to turn the square into Europe’s largest carpet of colourful flowers. Photo: Chris Sant FournierEnvironment Minister Leo Brincat, together with V-18 chairman Jason Micallefmand Valletta Mayor Alexiei Dingli, addresses a press conference to announce an infiorita as part of the V-18 events at St George’s Square in Valletta on April 28. More than 77,000 potted plants will be used to turn the square into Europe’s largest carpet of colourful flowers. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Malta Freeport is seen on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Malta Freeport is seen on April 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Valletta captain Ryan Fenech lifts the Premier League trophy after Valletta were crowned Malta champions after a 2-0 over Birkirkara decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta captain Ryan Fenech lifts the Premier League trophy after Valletta were crowned Malta champions after a 2-0 over Birkirkara decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Birkirkara fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Valletta at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBirkirkara fans cheer their team before the Premier League title decider against Valletta at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta’s Luke Dimech (centre) stretches to reach a high ball during their Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta’s Luke Dimech (centre) stretches to reach a high ball during their Premier League title decider against Birkirkara at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

An ecstatic fan celebrates on the pitch after Valletta beat Birkirkara 2-0 in the Premier League title decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAn ecstatic fan celebrates on the pitch after Valletta beat Birkirkara 2-0 in the Premier League title decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

An ecstatic fan celebrates on the pitch after Valletta beat Birkirkara 2-0 in the Premier League title decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAn ecstatic fan celebrates on the pitch after Valletta beat Birkirkara 2-0 in the Premier League title decider at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta fans celebrate in front of the team bus as it enters Valletta after the team won the Premier League title on April 26. Photo: Alan CarvilleValletta fans celebrate in front of the team bus as it enters Valletta after the team won the Premier League title on April 26. Photo: Alan Carville

Naxxar Lions players applaud their supporters after they moved from the brink of relegation by beating Vittoriosa Stars in their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 25. Photo: Jason BorgNaxxar Lions players applaud their supporters after they moved from the brink of relegation by beating Vittoriosa Stars in their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on April 25. Photo: Jason Borg

A tractor plows a field in Burmarrad Valley on April 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA tractor plows a field in Burmarrad Valley on April 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

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