Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.

People participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

People participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man dressed as St Patrick sticks his tongue out whilst a passer-by poses for a photo with him during a parade held to commemorate St Patrick’s Day in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA man dressed as St Patrick sticks his tongue out whilst a passer-by poses for a photo with him during a parade held to commemorate St Patrick’s Day in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

People participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPeople participate in a St Patrick’s Day parade in Valletta on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A child takes part in a demonstration by African immigrants to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA child takes part in a demonstration by African immigrants to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

African immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Off-duty soldiers look out of windows of the Presidential Palace as African immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiOff-duty soldiers look out of windows of the Presidential Palace as African immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

African immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants demonstrate to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

African immigrants hold up their identity documents during a demonstration to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiAfrican immigrants hold up their identity documents during a demonstration to call for a change in the system regulating migrant workers, more integration and protection of their basic human rights in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Placards and a megaphone await the arrival of the self-styled patriot group Ghaqda Patrijotti Maltin at a protest in Valletta on March 13. After fewer than 20 people turned up, the protest was called off due to a short burst of rain. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPlacards and a megaphone await the arrival of the self-styled patriot group Ghaqda Patrijotti Maltin at a protest in Valletta on March 13. After fewer than 20 people turned up, the protest was called off due to a short burst of rain. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two Belgian shepherd puppies play with a toy at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaTwo Belgian shepherd puppies play with a toy at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Police sergeant Christopher Formosa feeds the new police Belgian shepherd puppies at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaPolice sergeant Christopher Formosa feeds the new police Belgian shepherd puppies at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A recently-born Belgian shepherd puppy, one of the Police force’s newest canine recruits, stares at the camera at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA recently-born Belgian shepherd puppy, one of the Police force’s newest canine recruits, stares at the camera at the Police Dogs Section headquarters in Mosta on March 16. Seven puppies born seven weeks ago to two of the unit’s established police dogs, are currently undergoing early training on their way to a career in the force. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A worker guides a colleague driving a mechanical shovel onto a burst water pipe which let thousands of litres of water down Rue d’Argens in Sliema on March 16. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA worker guides a colleague driving a mechanical shovel onto a burst water pipe which let thousands of litres of water down Rue d’Argens in Sliema on March 16. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Malta's Foreign Minister George Vella (2nd left) and his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni (3rd left) arrive for a joint news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Valletta on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMalta's Foreign Minister George Vella (2nd left) and his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni (3rd left) arrive for a joint news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Valletta on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

An oil rig makes its way out of the Grand Harbour on March 14. Photo: Matthew MirabelliAn oil rig makes its way out of the Grand Harbour on March 14. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man takes his horse for a swim in Bahar ic-Caghaq on March 15. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man takes his horse for a swim in Bahar ic-Caghaq on March 15. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A plane gains altitude after taking off from Malta International Airport on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA plane gains altitude after taking off from Malta International Airport on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Two dogs look out from L-Gharix, the late Dom Mintoff’s villa in Delimara, which is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction after the villa was sold for €250,000 last October to a Fgura businessman, on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTwo dogs look out from L-Gharix, the late Dom Mintoff’s villa in Delimara, which is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction after the villa was sold for €250,000 last October to a Fgura businessman, on March 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A flower vendor stands on the bridge at City Gate in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA flower vendor stands on the bridge at City Gate in Valletta on March 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Armed Forces of Malta soldiers interact with students at the NSTF Science Fair at the Mcast campus in Paola on March 11. Photo: Matthew MirabelliArmed Forces of Malta soldiers interact with students at the NSTF Science Fair at the Mcast campus in Paola on March 11. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Floriana’s Matteo Piciollo (centre) fends off a challenge by St Andrew’s Eloy Nkene (right) during their Premier League football match at the Hibs Stadium in Corradino on March 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFloriana’s Matteo Piciollo (centre) fends off a challenge by St Andrew’s Eloy Nkene (right) during their Premier League football match at the Hibs Stadium in Corradino on March 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Sliema Wanderers striker Jean Paul Farrugia (front) is outjumped by Birkirkara defender Christian Bubalovic during their Premier League football match at the Hibs Stadium in Corradino on March 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSliema Wanderers striker Jean Paul Farrugia (front) is outjumped by Birkirkara defender Christian Bubalovic during their Premier League football match at the Hibs Stadium in Corradino on March 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Mosta’s Edile Micheletti (right) tugs on the shorts of Hibernians’ Clayton Failla (centre) during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMosta’s Edile Micheletti (right) tugs on the shorts of Hibernians’ Clayton Failla (centre) during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Hibernians’ Jurgen De Gabriele (left) flies in for the ball during their BOV Premiership match against Mosta at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians’ Jurgen De Gabriele (left) flies in for the ball during their BOV Premiership match against Mosta at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Hibernians’ Gilmar (left) celebrates with teammate Diosado Mbele after scoring a goal during their BOV Premiership match against Mosta at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians’ Gilmar (left) celebrates with teammate Diosado Mbele after scoring a goal during their BOV Premiership match against Mosta at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s Federico Falcone (right) clashes with team mate Claudio Pani (centre) denying Pembroke Athleta’s Terence Agius the ball during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta’s Federico Falcone (right) clashes with team mate Claudio Pani (centre) denying Pembroke Athleta’s Terence Agius the ball during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s Federico Falcone (right) gets a shot past Pembroke Athleta’s Zoran Levanic during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew MirabelliValletta’s Federico Falcone (right) gets a shot past Pembroke Athleta’s Zoran Levanic during their BOV Premiership match at the National Stadium in Ta’Qali on March 13. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sliema’s Mark Meli attempts a shot during the waterpolo match against Valletta at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on March 12. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSliema’s Mark Meli attempts a shot during the waterpolo match against Valletta at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on March 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Sliema’s John Brownrigg dashes to get the ball during the waterpolo match against Valletta at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on March 12. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSliema’s John Brownrigg dashes to get the ball during the waterpolo match against Valletta at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on March 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Virtus’ Peter Shultz attempts to pass by a Floriana opponent during their basketball match at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on March 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaVirtus’ Peter Shultz attempts to pass by a Floriana opponent during their basketball match at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion on March 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

 

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