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

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat waves as he leaves a polling station after voting in the European parliament elections in Burmarrad on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPrime Minister Joseph Muscat waves as he leaves a polling station after voting in the European parliament elections in Burmarrad on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Nuns leave a polling station after voting in the European parliament elections in Balzan on May 24. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiNuns leave a polling station after voting in the European parliament elections in Balzan on May 24. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A counting agent places a vote in the relevant box during the sorting process of the MEP Elections on May 25 at the counting hall in Naxxar. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA counting agent places a vote in the relevant box during the sorting process of the MEP Elections on May 25 at the counting hall in Naxxar. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Labour counting agents celebrate at the counting hall in Naxxar, after samples indicate that the Labour Party had won the MEP elections on May 25. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLabour counting agents celebrate at the counting hall in Naxxar, after samples indicate that the Labour Party had won the MEP elections on May 25. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Labour counting agents celebrate at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 25, after first samples indicate that they had won the MEP elections. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLabour counting agents celebrate at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 25, after first samples indicate that they had won the MEP elections. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Labour whip Carmelo Abela (left) is hugged by counting agents after samples indicate that the Labour Party had won the MEP elections on May 25. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLabour whip Carmelo Abela (left) is hugged by counting agents after samples indicate that the Labour Party had won the MEP elections on May 25. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A beaming Prime Minister Joseph Muscat relishes his party’s success in the European Parliament elections during a press conference at Auberge de Castille in Valletta on May 25. Photo: Jason BorgA beaming Prime Minister Joseph Muscat relishes his party’s success in the European Parliament elections during a press conference at Auberge de Castille in Valletta on May 25. Photo: Jason Borg

Labour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiLabour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Labour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiLabour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Labour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiLabour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Labour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasLabour Party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Hamrun after the party claimed an unexpectedly strong victory in the European elections with a majority of almost 54 percent, surprising its own leader, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife Michelle wave to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasPrime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife Michelle wave to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat waves from a balcony to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat waves from a balcony to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat waves from a balcony to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat waves from a balcony to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s wife Michelle waves to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Paul Spiteri LucasPrime Minister Joseph Muscat’s wife Michelle waves to supporters gathered outside the Labour Party headquarters in Hamrun to celebrate the party’s winning the European elections on May 25. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas

Disappointed at the party’s poor showing in the European Parliament elections, Nationalist MEP candidates wait for a press conference at party headquarters in Pieta to begin on May 25. Photo: Jason BorgDisappointed at the party’s poor showing in the European Parliament elections, Nationalist MEP candidates wait for a press conference at party headquarters in Pieta to begin on May 25. Photo: Jason Borg

Disappointed at the party’s poor showing in the European Parliament elections but still hopeful of gaining the coveted third seat, Nationalist MEP candidates wait for a press conference at party headquarters in Pieta to begin on May 25. Photo: Jason BorgDisappointed at the party’s poor showing in the European Parliament elections but still hopeful of gaining the coveted third seat, Nationalist MEP candidates wait for a press conference at party headquarters in Pieta to begin on May 25. Photo: Jason Borg

The PN leadership addresses a news conference to concede defeat in the EP elections at party headquarters in Pieta on May 25. Photo: Jason BorgThe PN leadership addresses a news conference to concede defeat in the EP elections at party headquarters in Pieta on May 25. Photo: Jason Borg

Counting agents take a break at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliCounting agents take a break at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

PN’s Roberta Metsola is stopped by Zaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPN’s Roberta Metsola is stopped by Zaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Zaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) is carried on the shoulders of counting agents and provides light entertainment at the Naxxar counting hall on May 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliZaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) is carried on the shoulders of counting agents and provides light entertainment at the Naxxar counting hall on May 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

An agent takes a photo of Zaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn agent takes a photo of Zaren Bonnici (Ta l-Ajkla) at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Nationalist party MEP hopeful Therese Comodini Cachia looks on as votes are counted at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliNationalist party MEP hopeful Therese Comodini Cachia looks on as votes are counted at the counting hall in Naxxar on May 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Labour candidate Miriam Dali is congratulated after being elected on May 27 as a member of the European Parliament at the counting hall in Naxxar. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLabour candidate Miriam Dali is congratulated after being elected on May 27 as a member of the European Parliament at the counting hall in Naxxar. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Newly elected Labour party candidate, Miriam Dalli is congratulated by Nationalist candidate Therese Comodini Cachia after being elected into the European Parliament on May 27. Comodini Cachia was also elected in the early hours of the following morning. Photo Matthew MirabelliNewly elected Labour party candidate, Miriam Dalli is congratulated by Nationalist candidate Therese Comodini Cachia after being elected into the European Parliament on May 27. Comodini Cachia was also elected in the early hours of the following morning. Photo Matthew Mirabelli

Party agents talk through the Perspex at the vote counting complex in Naxxar on May 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiParty agents talk through the Perspex at the vote counting complex in Naxxar on May 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tension and exhaustion shows on a party agent’s face at the Naxxar vote counting complex as the European elections vote counting runs into its fourth day late May 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTension and exhaustion shows on a party agent’s face at the Naxxar vote counting complex as the European elections vote counting runs into its fourth day late May 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

David Casa of the Nationalist Party celebrates with party agents after being elected for the third time to the European Parliament at the vote counting complex in Naxxar in the early hours of May 28. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDavid Casa of the Nationalist Party celebrates with party agents after being elected for the third time to the European Parliament at the vote counting complex in Naxxar in the early hours of May 28. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi uses her phone to take pictures of the counting assistants just after being re-elected to the European Parliament at the Naxxar vote counting complex in the early hours of May 28. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaLabour MEP Marlene Mizzi uses her phone to take pictures of the counting assistants just after being re-elected to the European Parliament at the Naxxar vote counting complex in the early hours of May 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A forensics investigator takes pictures on the scene where an elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident by a bowser driver in Msida on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA forensics investigator takes pictures on the scene where an elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident by a bowser driver in Msida on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Police officers stand next to a hearse on the scene where an elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident by a bowser driver in Msida on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPolice officers stand next to a hearse on the scene where an elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident by a bowser driver in Msida on May 24. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Residents at St Vincent De Paul at the launch of the Charter of rights for elderly in care homes on May 26. Photo: Chris Sant FournierResidents at St Vincent De Paul at the launch of the Charter of rights for elderly in care homes on May 26. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man carefully watches the path of a Frisbee after throwing it during the sports day for elderly on May 28. More than 600 men and women took part in games together with 400 schoolchildren at Corradino Sports Pavillion. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man carefully watches the path of a Frisbee after throwing it during the sports day for elderly on May 28. More than 600 men and women took part in games together with 400 schoolchildren at Corradino Sports Pavillion. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Renzo Piano’s City Gate project takes a step closer to completion after a second staircase at Valletta’s entrance was opened on May 23, giving passers-by the perfect vista. Photo: Matthew MirabelliRenzo Piano’s City Gate project takes a step closer to completion after a second staircase at Valletta’s entrance was opened on May 23, giving passers-by the perfect vista. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Designer Caroline Hili (front right), accompanied by models wearing her creations, walks down the majestic Renzo Piano steps at Valletta's City Gate during a fashion show organised as part of Fashion Week Malta on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiDesigner Caroline Hili (front right), accompanied by models wearing her creations, walks down the majestic Renzo Piano steps at Valletta's City Gate during a fashion show organised as part of Fashion Week Malta on May 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

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