A selection of some of the best pictures taken over the past week by photographers of the Times of Malta.
Gay rights activists with rainbow flags run out of parliament after MPs voted to recognise same-sex partnerships in Valletta on April 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man arranges his partner's symbolic bridal veil as they hold rainbow flags while waiting for the parliament to vote on a civil unions bill in Valletta on April 14, 2014. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
People gather in St George's Square, Valletta in anticipation of the passing of a vote on civil unions on April 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
People celebrate in St George's Square after the Parliament approved a civil unions bill in Valletta on April 14, 2014. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A couple prepares to celebrate in St George’s Square, Valletta in anticipation of Parliament approving a civil unions bill on April 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
People hold a rainbow flag during celebrations in St George's Square after the Parliament approved a civil unions bill in Valletta on April 14, 2014. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The Palace in St George's Square, Valletta is lit with rainbow colours after the Parliament approved a civil unions bill in on April 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two gay couples cut a symbolic wedding cake after parliament voted to recognise same-sex partnerships in St George’s Square in Valletta on April 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Labour Party supporters and gay rights activists jeer at opposition MPs leaving parliament after they abstained during a vote to recognise same-sex partnerships and gay adoptions, in Valletta on April 14. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A VW Beetle covered in flower stickers is parked in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A war veteran stands to attention as AFM buglers play before a moment’s silence during a wreath laying ceremony at the Siege Bell memorial in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Cadets stand to attention during a wreath laying ceremony at the Siege Bell Memorial in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A war veteran takes a photo with a tablet during a wreath laying ceremony at the Siege Bell Memorial in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Flags are lowered during a wreath laying ceremony organized by the George Cross Island Association at the Siege Bell Memorial in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The police silent drill team takes part in a display to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the George Cross award to Malta in St George's Square, Valletta on April 13. Photo: Jason Borg
The police silent drill team takes part in a display to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the George Cross award to Malta in St George's Square, Valletta on April 13. Photo: Jason Borg
The police silent drill team takes part in a display to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the George Cross award to Malta in St George's Square, Valletta on April 13. Photo: Jason Borg
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat speaks to the Times of Malta at Girgenti on April 11 about the incident which left him temporarily blinded after a political activity in Zurrieq a few days earlier. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
An electoral official gestures towards a pile of votes for Labour’s Charles Mangion during the casual election to fill Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca’s vacated seat at the Counting Hall in Naxxar on April 15. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Hundreds of devotees walk in Valletta behind the statue of Our Lady during the traditional Our Lady of Sorrows procession on April 11. Photo: Jason Borg
Hooded penitents wait to take part in a Way of the Cross procession in Mgarr on April 15. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
An actor portraying Jesus Christ takes part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Actresses portraying Mary (left) and Mary Magdalene (right) take part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An actor portraying a Roman soldier takes part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An actor portraying a Roman soldier takes part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An actor portraying the crucified Jesus Christ takes part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
An actor portraying the crucified Jesus Christ takes part in the interactive street-theatre performance of Il-Mixja (The Way) in the grounds of Mt Carmel Hospital in Attard on April 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A crane located on a construction site just off the St Paul’s Bay bypass, and belonging to Polidano Group, is seen buckled and bent downwards on April 10. No one was injured in the incident. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A woman looks at part of a crane dangling down after it buckled and bent downwards on a construction site just off the St Paul’s Bay bypass on April 10. No one was injured in the incident. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A prison inmate stands next to a curtain during an event to showcase an initiative which will see their newly-acquired sewing skills being used by a private factory at the Corradino Correctional Facility on April 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Plane spotters watch as an Air Malta plane returns to Malta repainted in its 1974 livery as part of the airline’s 40th anniversary celebrations on April 16. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Owner Chris Borg caresses a lioness at the Wildlife Park in Mtahleb on April 12. The park has just been given a zoo licence on the remit that it operates an educational and research programme. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Owner Chris Borg shares a kiss with a lioness at the Wildlife Park in Mtahleb on April 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Tigers lie in their enclosure at the Wildlife Park in Mtahleb on April 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A puma prepares to pounce in its enclosure at the Wildlife Park in Mtahleb on April 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Otters look out of their enclosure at the Wildlife Park in Mtahleb on April 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
The Jerma Palace Hotel is seen in its state of dilapidation on April 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Precarious steps at the derelict Jerma Palace in Marsascala on April 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A room with a view and a six-storey drop at the Jerma Palace are seen on April 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
There are many traps which may result in death or serious injury at the abandoned Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsascala. Picture taken on April 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A girl plays with her mermaid doll in the fountains on St George’s Square in Valletta on April 15. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A solitary traffic cone calls for ‘marcy’ from drivers not to park illegally in a parking bay reserved for the disabled in St Paul’s Bay on April 11. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Bees build a hive on a fence at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A bird flies over a field at Girgenti on April 15. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Calciatori traders gather in Valletta’s Merchant Street to exchange football stickers in the hope of completing the World Cup album on April 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
People of all ages gather to trade football stickers in Valletta on April 12. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Cafe Moak Luxol made their experience count as they beat Honey Athleta 61-39 in the opening game of the best-of-five final of the women's basketball championship at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on April 13. Photo: Jason Borg
Iceland’s Sara Bjork Gunnarsdóttir (left) Fanndís Fridriksdóttir (right) beat Malta’s Shona Zammit (centre) in an aerial challenge during their Women’s World Cup qualifying round match at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on April 10. Iceland crushed Malta 8-0. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Valletta’s Denni (right) fights off a challenge by Mosta’s Jonas Ekani Rodriguez (left) and Cristian Martins during their Premier League match at Hibs Stadium on April 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Tarxien Rainbows' goalkeeper Nicky Vella intercepts a cross before Floriana’s Manuel Briffa (right) can connect as Tarxien’s Josef Mifsud (left) looks on during their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium on April 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Tarxien Rainbows' Karl Pulo (left) and Ryan Sammut (centre) and Floriana’s Gary Muir (right) get tangled in each other during their Premier League match at Tedesco Stadium on April 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi