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

 

Marie Louise Coleiro Preca accompanied by her husband, Edgar leaves the Minister of the Family and Social Solidarity in Valletta for the last time before delivering her final speech as MP at Parliament on April 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMarie Louise Coleiro Preca accompanied by her husband, Edgar leaves the Minister of the Family and Social Solidarity in Valletta for the last time before delivering her final speech as MP at Parliament on April 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Marie Louise Coleiro Preca hugs a well wisher before entering Parliament on April 1. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMarie Louise Coleiro Preca hugs a well wisher before entering Parliament on April 1. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Outgoing Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia walks back to his car outside Girgenti Palace on March 29. Farrugia tendered his resignation from the cabinet after turning down the offer to head the social solidarity portfolio in a cabinet reshuffle. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaOutgoing Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia walks back to his car outside Girgenti Palace on March 29. Farrugia tendered his resignation from the cabinet after turning down the offer to head the social solidarity portfolio in a cabinet reshuffle. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Labour MP Michael Falzon arrives at Girgenti Palace for consultations on the new cabinet on March 29. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaLabour MP Michael Falzon arrives at Girgenti Palace for consultations on the new cabinet on March 29. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Labour MP Carmelo Abela arrives at Girgenti Palace for consultations on the new cabinet on March 29. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaLabour MP Carmelo Abela arrives at Girgenti Palace for consultations on the new cabinet on March 29. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Incoming Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Disabled Justyne Caruana waits for the oath of office ceremony to begin at the Palace in Valletta on April 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiIncoming Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Disabled Justyne Caruana waits for the oath of office ceremony to begin at the Palace in Valletta on April 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The new ministers and parliamentary secretaries stand behind Prime Minster Joseph Muscat after taking their oath of office at the Palace in Valletta on April 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe new ministers and parliamentary secretaries stand behind Prime Minster Joseph Muscat after taking their oath of office at the Palace in Valletta on April 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tourism Minister Karmenu Vella walks against a strong wind on the balcony of the air traffic control tower in Hal Far on March 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTourism Minister Karmenu Vella walks against a strong wind on the balcony of the air traffic control tower in Hal Far on March 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Outgoing Tourism Minister Karmenu Vella addresses a group of US travel agents at the Corinthia Hotel in Attard on April 1. Vella is to be nominated as Malta's next European Commissioner. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiOutgoing Tourism Minister Karmenu Vella addresses a group of US travel agents at the Corinthia Hotel in Attard on April 1. Vella is to be nominated as Malta's next European Commissioner. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat extends his hand to Opposition leader Simon Busuttil during a flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPrime Minister Joseph Muscat extends his hand to Opposition leader Simon Busuttil during a flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil share a laugh at the foot of the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31, before laying bouquets to mark the 35th anniversary of the British forces’ departure from Malta. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPrime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil share a laugh at the foot of the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31, before laying bouquets to mark the 35th anniversary of the British forces’ departure from Malta. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, President George Abela, and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil pause whilst the national anthem is played at the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPrime Minister Joseph Muscat, President George Abela, and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil pause whilst the national anthem is played at the Freedom Day monument, Vittoriosa on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The Marsa boat passes a luxury superyacht during the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Marsa boat passes a luxury superyacht during the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A rower celebrates after winning a race at the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA rower celebrates after winning a race at the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two boats push for the finish line during the Freedom Day regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo boats push for the finish line during the Freedom Day regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A Cospicua fan celebrates towards rivals Senglea after one of the races during the Freedom Day Regatta on March 31, in Grand Harbour, Valletta. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA Cospicua fan celebrates towards rivals Senglea after one of the races during the Freedom Day Regatta on March 31, in Grand Harbour, Valletta. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two rowers are congratulated by supporters after winning their race in the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo rowers are congratulated by supporters after winning their race in the Freedom Day Regatta in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Jubilant Marsa oarsmen and club officials proudly display the Freedom Day Shield at the end of competition on March 31. Photo: Matthew MirabelliJubilant Marsa oarsmen and club officials proudly display the Freedom Day Shield at the end of competition on March 31. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Thousands of people follow the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer in the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaThousands of people follow the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer in the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

People watch from a balcony as the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer is carried through the streets of Sengela during the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPeople watch from a balcony as the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer is carried through the streets of Sengela during the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Altar boys take part in the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAltar boys take part in the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Devotees pray in front of the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer in Our Lady of Victories Church after the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaDevotees pray in front of the sacred statue of Christ the Redeemer in Our Lady of Victories Church after the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A young girl reacts to the photographer’s presence in Our Lady of Victories Church after the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA young girl reacts to the photographer’s presence in Our Lady of Victories Church after the yearly Lenten penitential pilgrimage in Senglea on March 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Participants dance and throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Anyone and everyone is fair game when dry coloured powder is thrown about during Holi celebrations, an ancient Hindu religious festival which is celebrated across the globe and referred to by many as the festival of colours. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaParticipants dance and throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Anyone and everyone is fair game when dry coloured powder is thrown about during Holi celebrations, an ancient Hindu religious festival which is celebrated across the globe and referred to by many as the festival of colours. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Participants throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi, on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaParticipants throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi, on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Participants throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaParticipants throw coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A family participates in the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA family participates in the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A woman caked in coloured powder reacts during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA woman caked in coloured powder reacts during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A participant reacts as she gets hit in the face with coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA participant reacts as she gets hit in the face with coloured powder during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A member of the Indian community in Malta gestures while taking part in the Holi Festival of Colours in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA member of the Indian community in Malta gestures while taking part in the Holi Festival of Colours in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A participant reacts after getting coloured powder in her mouth, during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA participant reacts after getting coloured powder in her mouth, during the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A participant's pet terrier dog, covered in coloured powder, watches the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA participant's pet terrier dog, covered in coloured powder, watches the Holi Festival of Colours organised by the Maltese Indian community in Qormi on March 30. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

More than 120 people, including opposition MPs and MEP candidates, rolled up their sleeves to pull a 200-tonne airplane for 20 meters on March 31. Plane Pull Malta was organised by DHL Express in association with the Phoenix Sports Club in aid of L-Istrina. Photo: Chris Sant FournierMore than 120 people, including opposition MPs and MEP candidates, rolled up their sleeves to pull a 200-tonne airplane for 20 meters on March 31. Plane Pull Malta was organised by DHL Express in association with the Phoenix Sports Club in aid of L-Istrina. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A group of plane spotters were the first to pull a DHL Boeing 757 freighter in a charity fund raising event at the Safi Aviation Park on March 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA group of plane spotters were the first to pull a DHL Boeing 757 freighter in a charity fund raising event at the Safi Aviation Park on March 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists turn away from the closed gate to the breakwater bridge at the entrance to the Grand Harbour on March 31. The bridge has remained closed ever since part of the metal railing and some of the wooden decking was damaged. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTourists turn away from the closed gate to the breakwater bridge at the entrance to the Grand Harbour on March 31. The bridge has remained closed ever since part of the metal railing and some of the wooden decking was damaged. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A trinity of nuns walk along the quay in Bugibba on March 30. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA trinity of nuns walk along the quay in Bugibba on March 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

An empty trailer on a road just off Tal-Barrani Road in Zejtun was gutted and reduced to a burned hulk of metal in a fierce blaze on March 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierAn empty trailer on a road just off Tal-Barrani Road in Zejtun was gutted and reduced to a burned hulk of metal in a fierce blaze on March 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

African immigrants walk among rows of prefabricated container houses, which have replaced scores of tents, at the open centre for immigrants formerly known as "Tent City" in Hal Far on March 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants walk among rows of prefabricated container houses, which have replaced scores of tents, at the open centre for immigrants formerly known as "Tent City" in Hal Far on March 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Seasharp, the first in a series of four artistic installations by Pierre Portelli, is unveiled at Xatt ir-Risq in Vittoriosa on March 27. The installation is one of four commissioned by the Fondazzjoni Celebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali to mark the anniversaries of four national festivities. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSeasharp, the first in a series of four artistic installations by Pierre Portelli, is unveiled at Xatt ir-Risq in Vittoriosa on March 27. The installation is one of four commissioned by the Fondazzjoni Celebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali to mark the anniversaries of four national festivities. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Visitors admire a flying scale model of an S.E.5, the famous World War One fighter, at The Model Aircraft Flying Association exhibition which was held at the Malta Aviation Museum in Ta’Qali on March 28. Photo: Chris Sant FournierVisitors admire a flying scale model of an S.E.5, the famous World War One fighter, at The Model Aircraft Flying Association exhibition which was held at the Malta Aviation Museum in Ta’Qali on March 28. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Two model enthusiasts admire a model of the ill-fated cruise liner R.M.S. Titanic at the Malta Model Makers exhibition at the Catholic Institute in Floriana on March 29. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTwo model enthusiasts admire a model of the ill-fated cruise liner R.M.S. Titanic at the Malta Model Makers exhibition at the Catholic Institute in Floriana on March 29. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

An airliner leaves contrails as a paraglider flies over Wardija on March 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAn airliner leaves contrails as a paraglider flies over Wardija on March 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Farmer Paul Abela walks with a journalist through his vineyard in Burmarrad on March 29. Sewage being dumped in surrounding agricultural fields is contaminating his water supply, putting the vineyard at risk. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFarmer Paul Abela walks with a journalist through his vineyard in Burmarrad on March 29. Sewage being dumped in surrounding agricultural fields is contaminating his water supply, putting the vineyard at risk. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Water irrigation pipes are seen at farmer Paul Abela’s vineyard in Burmarrad on March 29. Sewage being dumped in surrounding agricultural fields is contaminating his water supply, putting the vineyard at risk. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiWater irrigation pipes are seen at farmer Paul Abela’s vineyard in Burmarrad on March 29. Sewage being dumped in surrounding agricultural fields is contaminating his water supply, putting the vineyard at risk. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Education Minister Evarist Bartolo smiles as he listens to young students in a debate on educational matters at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on April 2. Photo: Jason BorgEducation Minister Evarist Bartolo smiles as he listens to young students in a debate on educational matters at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on April 2. Photo: Jason Borg

Members of the River of Love Fellowship congregation pray in St George's Square before presenting a 10,500 signature petition to MPs, calling for an abrogative referendum to block the introduction of gay adoptions on April 2. Photo: Jason BorgMembers of the River of Love Fellowship congregation pray in St George's Square before presenting a 10,500 signature petition to MPs, calling for an abrogative referendum to block the introduction of gay adoptions on April 2. Photo: Jason Borg

Re-enactors of the Malta Command World War II Living History Group stand outside a pillbox during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaRe-enactors of the Malta Command World War II Living History Group stand outside a pillbox during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Napoleonic re-enactors of the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta fire their flintlock rifles during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaNapoleonic re-enactors of the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta fire their flintlock rifles during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Napoleonic re-enactors of the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta fire their flintlock rifles during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaNapoleonic re-enactors of the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta fire their flintlock rifles during the event “From the Romans to World War II” at ir-Razzett tal-Qasam, in Manikata, in aid of restoration works in the area on March 30. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The Auberge de Castille was floodlit in blue to mark World Autism Day on April 2. Similar events were held in cities all over the world. The purpose was to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Auberge de Castille was floodlit in blue to mark World Autism Day on April 2. Similar events were held in cities all over the world. The purpose was to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tarxien Rainbow’s Manuel Caruana (front) and Vittoriosa Stars’ Carl Sammut battle for a high ball during their Premier League match at HIbs Stadium on March 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTarxien Rainbow’s Manuel Caruana (front) and Vittoriosa Stars’ Carl Sammut battle for a high ball during their Premier League match at HIbs Stadium on March 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

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