Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.
Armed Forces of Malta soldiers march during a military parade to mark Malta's Republic Day in Valletta on December 13. Malta, a former British colony, became a republic in 1974, 10 years after gaining independence. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Armed Forces of Malta bandsmen take part in a military parade to mark Malta's Republic Day in Valletta on December 13. Malta, a former British colony, became a republic in 1974, 10 years after gaining independence. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man holding a poster calling on people to repent attends an Armed Forces of Malta military parade marking Malta's Republic Day in Valletta on December 13. Malta, a former British colony, became a republic in 1974, 10 years after gaining independence. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Children rush onto the parade ground to collect spent rifle cartridges after an Armed Forces of Malta military parade to mark Malta's Republic Day in Valletta on December 13. Malta, a former British colony, became a republic in 1974, 10 years after gaining independence. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Children rush onto the parade ground to collect spent rifle cartridges after an Armed Forces of Malta military parade to mark Malta's Republic Day in Valletta on December 13. Malta, a former British colony, became a republic in 1974, 10 years after gaining independence. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The Maltese Muslim community holds a demonstration against terrorism after Friday prayers in the grounds of the Paola mosque on December 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Members of the Maltese Muslim community denounce terrorism in a protest after Friday prayers in the grounds of the Paola mosque on December 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The second Siemens gas turbine for the new power station is installed at Delimara on December 10, as work on the new power station gathers pace. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
The second Siemens gas turbine for the new power station is installed at Delimara on December 10, as work on the new power station gathers pace. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Pigeons fly over one of the two proposed campuses of the American University of Malta located in the buildings along Dock 1 in Cospicua on December 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Nouri Abusahmain, president of the Tripoli-based General National Council, arrives at the Excelsior Hotel in Floriana ahead of his meeting with Aguila Saleh Issa, president of the House of Representatives in Tobruk. on December 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
People listen to speeches at the opening of the new wards at St. Vincent De Paul Residence in Marsa on December 10. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Law graduates celebrate their success in Msida on December 10. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Three planes cross paths whilst flying over Malta on December 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Boys at the St Joseph Home in Santa Venera were given a brand new guitar during a tête-à-tête with local band Red Electrick on December 14 Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Qormi’s Djamel Leeflang (right) and St Andrew’s Edafe Uzeh compete for the ball during their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
St Andrew’s goalkeeper Kris Calleja competes with Qormi’s Noah Ojuola during their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Qormi’s Djamel Leeflang (right) and St Andrew’s Edafe Uzeh fight for the ball during their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Floriana’s Mauricio Villa makes his way through the Naxxar Lions defense during their Premier League match at the Hibs Stadium in Paola on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Floriana’s Enrico Chiesa (left) and Andrea Scozzese celebrate after a team mate scored a goal against Naxxar Lions during their Premier League match at Hibs Stadium on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Black and white smoke is let off at the beginning of the Premier League match between Tarxien Rainbows and Hibernians at the Hibs Stadium in Paola on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
It’s a red... Hibernians goalkeeper Jurgen Borg was dismissed for his late challenge on Tarxien’s Luke Montebello during their Premier League derby match at the Hibs Stadium in Paola on December 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Tarxien Rainbow’s Ayrton Azzopardi scores his side’s fourth goal past Zebbug Rangers goalkeeper Justin Spiteri during their FA Trophy football match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on December 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Vittoriosa Stars goalkeeper James Mercieca sends Sliema Wanderers’ Michael Mifsud (left) tumbling as he blocks his advance during their FA Trophy football match at the Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun on December 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi