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

Refugee Ibrahim Hussen Ahmed crosses the line winning the 21 kilometre long half marathon on February 23. The 25 year old, who joined St Patrick’s Athletic Club after he was released from detention, was born to Eritrean parents in Sudan and escaped the turmoil in Libya 2 years ago. Photo: Chris Sant FournierRefugee Ibrahim Hussen Ahmed crosses the line winning the 21 kilometre long half marathon on February 23. The 25 year old, who joined St Patrick’s Athletic Club after he was released from detention, was born to Eritrean parents in Sudan and escaped the turmoil in Libya 2 years ago. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Morocco’s Mohammed Hajjy crosses the line to clinch his fourth Malta Marathon win on 23 February. Photo: Chris Sant FournierMorocco’s Mohammed Hajjy crosses the line to clinch his fourth Malta Marathon win on 23 February. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A half-marathon participant hugs his child after crossing the line on 23 February. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA half-marathon participant hugs his child after crossing the line on 23 February. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, shows his surprise when Joseph Calleja is welcomed on stage during the launch of his autobiography at the Hilton on February 21. Photo: Matthew MirabelliDr Eddie Fenech Adami, shows his surprise when Joseph Calleja is welcomed on stage during the launch of his autobiography at the Hilton on February 21. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Social Policy Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, who is widely expected to be nominated as the next President of Malta, smiles during a public dialogue meeting at Hamrun on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSocial Policy Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, who is widely expected to be nominated as the next President of Malta, smiles during a public dialogue meeting at Hamrun on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi (centre) addresses a hastily-called press conference at Enemalta about the discovery of close to 700 files relating to cases of €2 million worth of electricity theft which had never been chased up or prosecuted by the previous administration on February 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiEnergy Minister Konrad Mizzi (centre) addresses a hastily-called press conference at Enemalta about the discovery of close to 700 files relating to cases of €2 million worth of electricity theft which had never been chased up or prosecuted by the previous administration on February 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Riot police hold a group of migrants face down on the ground at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. A large number of detainees, many of whose asylum applications had just been declined, held a violent protest as MPs visited the centre. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRiot police hold a group of migrants face down on the ground at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. A large number of detainees, many of whose asylum applications had just been declined, held a violent protest as MPs visited the centre. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Riot police restrain a group of at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRiot police restrain a group of at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Riot police hold a group of migrants face down on the ground at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRiot police hold a group of migrants face down on the ground at the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A riot police officer armed with a rubber pellet rifle runs outside the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA riot police officer armed with a rubber pellet rifle runs outside the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Riot police walk along the perimeter of the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRiot police walk along the perimeter of the detention centre at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far on February 25. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Items belonging to the late Prime Minister Dom Mintoff are displayed in glass cabinets at his residence in Tarxien on February 21. The items part of a private collection will be auctioned next month. Photo: Matthew MirabelliItems belonging to the late Prime Minister Dom Mintoff are displayed in glass cabinets at his residence in Tarxien on February 21. The items part of a private collection will be auctioned next month. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A travelling chest with the initials DM belonging to the late Prime Minister Dom Mintoff is displayed in his residence on February 21, before being auctioned. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA travelling chest with the initials DM belonging to the late Prime Minister Dom Mintoff is displayed in his residence on February 21, before being auctioned. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Craftsmen of the Cicco Carnival Company show schoolchildren how carnival floats are built in their warehouse in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Several themed floats are built all over the island and converge on the capital Valletta to take part in Carnival defiles over the weekend and compete for the grand prize.. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiCraftsmen of the Cicco Carnival Company show schoolchildren how carnival floats are built in their warehouse in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Several themed floats are built all over the island and converge on the capital Valletta to take part in Carnival defiles over the weekend and compete for the grand prize.. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A statue of Jesus Christ is seen among tins of paint in a workshop at the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA statue of Jesus Christ is seen among tins of paint in a workshop at the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A gear wheel is seen hanging on a wall in the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa as final preparations for the weekend’s carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA gear wheel is seen hanging on a wall in the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa as final preparations for the weekend’s carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The King Carnival float is seen in the warehouse of the Tal-Landa (Of the Tin) carnival company in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Several themed floats are built all over the island and converge on the capital Valletta to take part in Carnival defiles over the weekend and compete for the grand prize. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe King Carnival float is seen in the warehouse of the Tal-Landa (Of the Tin) carnival company in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Several themed floats are built all over the island and converge on the capital Valletta to take part in Carnival defiles over the weekend and compete for the grand prize. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A craftsman walks down a spiral staircase in the warehouse of the Tal-Landa (Of the Tin) carnival company as final preparations for carnival parades are made in Marsa on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA craftsman walks down a spiral staircase in the warehouse of the Tal-Landa (Of the Tin) carnival company as final preparations for carnival parades are made in Marsa on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Craftsman Ramsey Grima of the Cicco Carnival Company is reflected in a mirror as he paints part of an Ancient Egypt-themed carnival float at the company's warehouse in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiCraftsman Ramsey Grima of the Cicco Carnival Company is reflected in a mirror as he paints part of an Ancient Egypt-themed carnival float at the company's warehouse in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A statue of Jesus Christ is seen next to a pin-up girl calendar at the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA statue of Jesus Christ is seen next to a pin-up girl calendar at the warehouse of the Cicco Carnival Company in Marsa as final preparations for carnival parades are made on February 26. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A caricature artist gets to work on his subject during a visit to Farsons brewery on February 20. The artist formed part of a group of UK professional cartoonists who are in Malta on tour. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA caricature artist gets to work on his subject during a visit to Farsons brewery on February 20. The artist formed part of a group of UK professional cartoonists who are in Malta on tour. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A cat sits in a shop window in Melita Street, Valletta on February 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA cat sits in a shop window in Melita Street, Valletta on February 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A migrant woman wearing a chador is glimpsed through the hollowed-out face of the iconic Mona Lisa at the Vee Bee Gee gallery in Valletta on February 20. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA migrant woman wearing a chador is glimpsed through the hollowed-out face of the iconic Mona Lisa at the Vee Bee Gee gallery in Valletta on February 20. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Edward Mercieca plays the lead role of Tevye during the dress rehearsal of the musical Fiddler on the Roof by FM Theatre Productions at the Manoel Theatre on March 20. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiEdward Mercieca plays the lead role of Tevye during the dress rehearsal of the musical Fiddler on the Roof by FM Theatre Productions at the Manoel Theatre on March 20. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Edward Mercieca frightens Pia Zammit out of her wits in the comic dream sequence featuring Cathy Lawlor as the ghost of Fruma Sarah during the dress rehearsal of the musical Fiddler on the Roof by FM Theatre Productions at the Manoel Theatre on March 20. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiEdward Mercieca frightens Pia Zammit out of her wits in the comic dream sequence featuring Cathy Lawlor as the ghost of Fruma Sarah during the dress rehearsal of the musical Fiddler on the Roof by FM Theatre Productions at the Manoel Theatre on March 20. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Qormi’s Jonathan Bondin points angrily to referee Fyodor Zammit after being shown a yellow card during the Premier league match against Qormi at Hibernians Stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliQormi’s Jonathan Bondin points angrily to referee Fyodor Zammit after being shown a yellow card during the Premier league match against Qormi at Hibernians Stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Mosta goalkeeper Omar Borg manages to get a hand to the ball denying Hibernians Obinna Obiefule from a goal during their Premier league match at Hibernians stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMosta goalkeeper Omar Borg manages to get a hand to the ball denying Hibernians Obinna Obiefule from a goal during their Premier league match at Hibernians stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Hibernians striker Andrew Cohen (right) tries to break free from Mosta’s Lukas Duriska during their 2 -1 loss at the Hibernians Stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians striker Andrew Cohen (right) tries to break free from Mosta’s Lukas Duriska during their 2 -1 loss at the Hibernians Stadium on February 22. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Birkirkara’s Shola Shodiya Haruna sweeps past Balzan goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBirkirkara’s Shola Shodiya Haruna sweeps past Balzan goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Referee Chris Lautier officiates during the Premier League match between Valletta and Sliema Wanderers at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiReferee Chris Lautier officiates during the Premier League match between Valletta and Sliema Wanderers at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta’s Hamza Barry jumps to avoid a tackle by Sliema Wanderers’ Paltemio Barbetti during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta’s Hamza Barry jumps to avoid a tackle by Sliema Wanderers’ Paltemio Barbetti during their Premier League match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 23. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Depiro’s Matthew Adekponya goes for the basket during the BOV Knock-Out final against Athleta at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on February 23. Athleta beat Depiro 68-59, claiming their third honour of the season. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDepiro’s Matthew Adekponya goes for the basket during the BOV Knock-Out final against Athleta at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on February 23. Athleta beat Depiro 68-59, claiming their third honour of the season. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

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