Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.
A visitor is reflected in an exhibit showcase at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A woman visits the Palace Armoury in Valletta on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man looks at a display of swords at the Palace Armoury in Valletta on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man looks at a display of swords at the Palace Armoury in Valletta on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A child visits the National Museum of Natural Historyin Mdina on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man looks at an information sign on the path leading from Hagar Qim Temple down to Mnajdra Temple on December 8. Heritage Malta opened practically all its sites and museums for free for the day, in a bid to promote the island’s rich historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
European Parliament president Martin Schulz takes part in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at Auberge de Castille in Valletta on December 8. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A foreign military guest stands up to take some pictures of the Republic Day parade in Valletta on December 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta march on the spot during the Republic Day parade in Valletta on December 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
An Armed Forces of Malta parade commander shouts out his commands during the Republic Day parade in Valletta on December 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Former Chief Justice Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici and President Emeritus Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, who are brothers, are seen sitting next to each other at the Republic Day ceremony in Valletta on December 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta prepare to fire their rifles during the annual Republic Day parade ceremony in Valletta on December 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Guards stand to attention during the ceremony to welcome Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj outside Auberge de Castille on December 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Bayonets are attached to rifles held by guards at the ceremony to welcome Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in front of Auberge de Castille on December 14. Photo:Chris Sant Fournier
Guards stand to attention during the ceremony to welcome Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj outside Auberge de Castille on December 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat accompanied by Crane Currency CEO Stephen Defalco and US ambassador Kathleen Hill dig soil in a symbolic gesture to launch the construction of the Crane Currency factory in Hal-Far on December 14. The company is in the business of printing bank notes. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A busker packs away his musical instrument as a heavy downpour of rain hits Valletta on December 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Hundreds of shoppers braving the inclement weather to do their Christmas shopping create a maze of umbrellas on Valletta’s main thoroughfare on December 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A Father Christmas decoration is hung under a Paceville club sign on December 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Pigeons take flight in Valletta on December 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A pigeon sits on the head of a statue of Queen Victoria in Republic Square in Valletta on December 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A man trains on the beach in St George’s Bay on December 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The upper floor of the former Holiday Inn hotel in Sliema is set ablaze in an act of arson on December 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A child yelps with delight as he goes round on a carousel at the annual international Christmas fair at San Andrea School in Mgarr on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A parent takes part in the annual international Christmas fair at San Andrea School in Mgarr on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A parent takes part in the annual international Christmas fair at San Andrea School in Mgarr on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Children abseil from the top of a building during the annual international Christmas fair at San Andrea School in Mgarr on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A diver dressed as Santa Claus feeds fish inside a fish tank at the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra on December 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A diver dressed as Santa Claus feeds fish inside a fish tank at the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra on December 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A diver dressed as Santa Claus feeds fish inside a fish tank at the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra on December 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A flock of birds flies near the Church of Christ the King in Paola on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Clouds drift in front of the rising moon over Valletta just before sunset on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Athleta’s Peter Shoults attempts a basket during the basketball match against Depiro at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion in Ta’ Qali on December 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Horses and their drivers rush past the spectator stand during the Premier Class horse race at Marsa Racetrack on December 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi