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

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring sails into the Grand Harbour on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasThe Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring sails into the Grand Harbour on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

A Lynx Mk 8 helicopter sits on the flight deck of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasA Lynx Mk 8 helicopter sits on the flight deck of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

A nose art panel is seen on a Lynx Mk 8 helicopter on the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasA nose art panel is seen on a Lynx Mk 8 helicopter on the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring on February 17. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

Greek President Karolos Papoulias pays his respects at the War Memorial cenotaph in Floriana on February 13. The Greek president was in Malta on a two-day state visit. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiGreek President Karolos Papoulias pays his respects at the War Memorial cenotaph in Floriana on February 13. The Greek president was in Malta on a two-day state visit. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Children play at a child-care centre in Vittoriosa on February 19. From April, children of working mothers or students can be sent to childcare centres for free. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaChildren play at a child-care centre in Vittoriosa on February 19. From April, children of working mothers or students can be sent to childcare centres for free. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

This Chinese dragon was present at the Chinese lantern festival in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThis Chinese dragon was present at the Chinese lantern festival in Valletta on February 14. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A preacher in Republic Street in Valletta spreads the ‘good news’ on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA preacher in Republic Street in Valletta spreads the ‘good news’ on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A young man has his portrait painted in Valletta’s Republic Street on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA young man has his portrait painted in Valletta’s Republic Street on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The three true loves of Malta – religion, politics and football – feature on mugs on display at a stall in Republic Street Valletta on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe three true loves of Malta – religion, politics and football – feature on mugs on display at a stall in Republic Street Valletta on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

This quarry in Mqabba has its shape formed by the plan of the houses above on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThis quarry in Mqabba has its shape formed by the plan of the houses above on February 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Malta’s Ylenia Carabott fouls Serbia’s Olivera Markovic (front) during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta’s Ylenia Carabott fouls Serbia’s Olivera Markovic (front) during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Malta’s Mandy Debono (right) clears the ball away from Serbia’s Jovana Damnjanovic during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta’s Mandy Debono (right) clears the ball away from Serbia’s Jovana Damnjanovic during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Malta’s goalkeeper Janice Xuereb blocks the run of Serbia’s Jeena Cubrilo during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta’s goalkeeper Janice Xuereb blocks the run of Serbia’s Jeena Cubrilo during their women’s World Cup qualifier at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali on February 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Rabat captain Dylan Falzon (right) in a tussle for possession with Moises Avila Perez, of Gżira, during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians ground on February 16. Gzira won the match 2-1 with a last minute goal. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRabat captain Dylan Falzon (right) in a tussle for possession with Moises Avila Perez, of Gżira, during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians ground on February 16. Gzira won the match 2-1 with a last minute goal. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gzira’s Bjorn Bondin, beats Rabat’s Diego Carrillo Pendas to the ball during their FA Trophy match on February 16 at Hibernians Ground, Paola. Gzira won the game with a last minute goal to qualify for the next round. Photo: Matthew MirabelliGzira’s Bjorn Bondin, beats Rabat’s Diego Carrillo Pendas to the ball during their FA Trophy match on February 16 at Hibernians Ground, Paola. Gzira won the game with a last minute goal to qualify for the next round. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Rabat’s Ivan Carapic (right) gets to the ball whilst teammate Dylan Falzon blocks Gzira’s Pape Gueye during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians’ Ground on February 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRabat’s Ivan Carapic (right) gets to the ball whilst teammate Dylan Falzon blocks Gzira’s Pape Gueye during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians’ Ground on February 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema’s Mark Scerri denies Pieta’s Terrance Agius the ball during a sliding tackle during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians Stadium on February 16. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSliema’s Mark Scerri denies Pieta’s Terrance Agius the ball during a sliding tackle during their FA Trophy match at Hibernians Stadium on February 16. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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