Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta clear up debris after an explosive device went off at the residence of a businessman in Xaghra ,Gozo, on January 8. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Hundreds of motorcyclists drive slowly along the Coast Road on their way to an emotional ceremony at the spot where motorcyclist Johanna Boni died instantly in a horrific crash in Naxxar a few days earlier, on January 10. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
A biker takes a picture during the funeral of fellow biker Johanna Boni in Mosta on January 9. The Italian biker was killed in a horrific crash with a truck in Naxxar a few days earlier. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
A biker goes past a poignant message first written on Facebook by the boyfriend of motorcyclist Johanna Boni, who died instantly in a horrific crash on the same spot in Naxxar a few days earlier, on January 10. Some 300 motorcyclists gathered there to honour her memory. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
Flowers are laid in honour of motorcyclist Johanna Boni in Naxxar on January 10, at the spot where she died instantly in a horrific crash in Naxxar a few days earlier. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
The site where Angelik Caruana claimed to see regular apparitions at Borg in-Nadur, Birzebbugia, is seen on January 9. The church concluded that the alleged apparitions and other phenomena are neither divine nor supernatural and should stop being promoted. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The site where Angelik Caruana claimed to see regular apparitions at Borg in-Nadur, Birzebbugia, is seen on January 9. The church concluded that the alleged apparitions and other phenomena are neither divine nor supernatural and should stop being promoted. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Students from St Margaret Middle School in Cospicua pass on the Peace Torch to each after runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run visited the school on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Students from St Margaret Middle School in Cospicua pass on the Peace Torch to each after runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run visited the school on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Students from St Margaret Middle School in Cospicua pass on the Peace Torch to each after runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run visited the school on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Parliamentary Secretary Chris Agius, runs with the Peace Torch at St Margaret Middle School in Cospicua after runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run visited the school on January 11.Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Minister for Home Affairs Carmelo Abela arrives at the AFM’s Maritime Squadron's new base in Haywharf on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Members of the Armed Forces Special Ops team board a boat during a demonstration at the opening of the Maritime Squadron's new Base in Haywharf on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Members of the Armed Forces Special Ops team return ashore after a demonstration at the opening of the Maritime Squadron's new Base in Haywharf on January 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Shepherd Guzi Muscat tends his sheep at Dingli Cliffs on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Shepherd Guzi Muscat tends his herd at Dingli Cliffs on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Shepherd Guzi Muscat opens a gate for his herd at Dingli Cliffs on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Two black-capped lory birds preen each other at 33rd annual Bird Breeders Association show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on January 10. More than 1,500 parrots, canaries, song birds and exotic species were on display in the main hall of the hospital. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Birds are seen on show at the 33rd annual Bird Breeders Association show at Mount Carmel Hospital in Attard on January 10. More than 1,500 parrots, canaries, song birds and exotic species were on display in the main hall of the hospital. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Fishermen prepare their boats for a fishing trip at Marsaxlokk on January 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A fisherman leaves his berth on a fishing trip at Marsaxlokk on January 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Fishermen have a chat aboard their trawler at Marsaxlokk on January 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Trawler masts stand out against the setting sun at Marsaxlokk on January 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The sun’s rays burst through the clouds off Dingli Cliffs on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A man takes a photograph of Filfla before dusk on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The islet Filfla is seen at dusk on January 7. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A surfer enjoys the waves at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on January 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A surfer catches a large wave at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on January 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Large waves crash against the rocks as a surfer waits for the opportunity to make his way out at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on January 7. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two sailing dinghies enjoy the calm waters of Birzebbugia Bay on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A small sailing dinghy is dwarfed by a large container ship in Birzebbugia on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A small sailing dinghy is dwarfed by a large container ship in Birzebbugia on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A drone flies over the Grand Harbour in Valletta on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A dancer of Ballet de l'Opera Theatre De Metz Metropole of France takes part in "Chancel", a contemporary dance production with music by Max Richter and choreographed by Gleb Lyamenkoff, at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta on January 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Dancers of Ballet de l'Opera Theatre De Metz Metropole of France take part in "Chancel", a contemporary dance production with music by Max Richter and choreographed by Gleb Lyamenkoff, at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta on January 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Dancers of Ballet de l'Opera Theatre De Metz Metropole of France take part in "Chancel", a contemporary dance production with music by Max Richter and choreographed by Gleb Lyamenkoff, at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta on January 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Dancers of Ballet de l'Opera Theatre De Metz Metropole of France take part in "Chancel", a contemporary dance production with music by Max Richter and choreographed by Gleb Lyamenkoff, at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta on January 9. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
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Hibernians’ Gilmar Ribeiro (left) makes a tackle on Pembroke Athleta’s Paltemio Barbetti during their BOV Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Pembroke Athleta’s Mario Muscat makes a save during their BOV Premier League match against Hibernians at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Several Balzan players scramble to secure the ball during their Premier League match against Mosta at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on January 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Valletta’s Federico Falcone (centre) and Naxxar Lions’ Ennio Hamutenya (left) and Angus Buhagiar (right) jump for a high ball during their their Premier League football match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on January 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Birkirkara’s Edison Zarate defends possession of the ball from Qormi’s Yannick Yankam (partly hidden) during their Premier League football match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on January 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Qormi’s Alessio Cassar (left) clears the ball from the feet of Birkirkara’s Frank Temile during their Premier League football match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on January 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Birkirkara’s new coach Drazen Besek delivers instructions to his players during their Premier League football match against Qormi at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on January 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Floriana’s Chad Patus (left) defends possession of the ball from Hibernians’ Stefan Vella during their basketball National League match at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on January 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi