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

Pedestrians walk under the Christmas lights in Valletta’s Republic Street on November 22. Photo: Jason BorgPedestrians walk under the Christmas lights in Valletta’s Republic Street on November 22. Photo: Jason Borg

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat address the audience at the launch of the national strategic policy for active aging at the Ambassador’s Hall in Castille on November 25. Photo: Matthew MirabelliPrime Minister Joseph Muscat address the audience at the launch of the national strategic policy for active aging at the Ambassador’s Hall in Castille on November 25. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A police officer talks to architecture graduates in Valletta after they had their celebrations cut short following reports they had vandalised the entrance to De La Salle College on November 21. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA police officer talks to architecture graduates in Valletta after they had their celebrations cut short following reports they had vandalised the entrance to De La Salle College on November 21. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Police officers intercept architecture graduates who were rowdily celebrating their graduation in Valletta. The students allegedly vandalised a door at De La Salle College by spraying paint on it on November 21. Photo: Chris Sant FournierPolice officers intercept architecture graduates who were rowdily celebrating their graduation in Valletta. The students allegedly vandalised a door at De La Salle College by spraying paint on it on November 21. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A police officer talks with architecture graduates who were rowdily celebrating their graduation in Valletta. The students allegedly vandalised a door at De La Salle College by spraying paint on it on November 21. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA police officer talks with architecture graduates who were rowdily celebrating their graduation in Valletta. The students allegedly vandalised a door at De La Salle College by spraying paint on it on November 21. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists walk in front of the Auberge de Castille, the office of the prime minister, as storm clouds gather overhead in Valletta on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTourists walk in front of the Auberge de Castille, the office of the prime minister, as storm clouds gather overhead in Valletta on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts graduate, Stanley Agius has his graduation hat arranged by the Rector of the University of Malta, Prof. Juanito Camilleri on November 26. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMaster of Fine Arts in Digital Arts graduate, Stanley Agius has his graduation hat arranged by the Rector of the University of Malta, Prof. Juanito Camilleri on November 26. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

University graduates walk up the aisle to receive their certificates at the Jesuits Church Valletta on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierUniversity graduates walk up the aisle to receive their certificates at the Jesuits Church Valletta on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Children who live at Angela House are treated to a day of fun at Abbracci coffee shop in Sliema on November 24. Photo: Matthew MirabelliChildren who live at Angela House are treated to a day of fun at Abbracci coffee shop in Sliema on November 24. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sailing boats up for the winter maintenance at Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierSailing boats up for the winter maintenance at Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A detail from the hull of a boat up for the winter in Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA detail from the hull of a boat up for the winter in Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A man abseils down the 13 storey-high Mosta bridge during a fund raising abseiling marathon on November 24. The event organised by Mosta Scouts was in air of Dar tal-Providenza. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man abseils down the 13 storey-high Mosta bridge during a fund raising abseiling marathon on November 24. The event organised by Mosta Scouts was in air of Dar tal-Providenza. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A man makes his way down the 13 storey-high Mosta bridge during an abseiling marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza on November 24. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA man makes his way down the 13 storey-high Mosta bridge during an abseiling marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza on November 24. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

10-year-old Nina, prepares to abseil off Mosta bridge on November 24. The abseiling marathon organised by Mosta scouts saw hundreds of people abseil down the 13 storey-high bridge in aid of Dar tal-Providenza. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli10-year-old Nina, prepares to abseil off Mosta bridge on November 24. The abseiling marathon organised by Mosta scouts saw hundreds of people abseil down the 13 storey-high bridge in aid of Dar tal-Providenza. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A horse is taken for a run on a road near Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA horse is taken for a run on a road near Marsaxlokk on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A runaway horse damaged a BMW and caused chaos in heavy traffic before being pacified by two police officers in Santa Venera on November 26. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA runaway horse damaged a BMW and caused chaos in heavy traffic before being pacified by two police officers in Santa Venera on November 26. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Storm clouds pass over SmartCity Malta across the Grand Harbour from Valletta on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiStorm clouds pass over SmartCity Malta across the Grand Harbour from Valletta on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A light aircraft flies over Valletta as the setting sun is reflected off storm clouds on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA light aircraft flies over Valletta as the setting sun is reflected off storm clouds on November 25. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The writing of messages and statements on one’s vehicle is common practice across the Maltese islands. This example was witnessed in Gzira on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe writing of messages and statements on one’s vehicle is common practice across the Maltese islands. This example was witnessed in Gzira on November 27. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Flowering canes are illuminated by the late afternoon sun at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason BorgFlowering canes are illuminated by the late afternoon sun at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason Borg

Prickly thorns at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason BorgPrickly thorns at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason Borg

Prickly thorns at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason BorgPrickly thorns at Chadwick Lakes on November 27. Photo: Jason Borg

Semenstov Vladimir makes his way towards Dingli cliffs during the opening stage of the 23rd Malta Challenge Marathon on November 22. The Russian went on to win the event after finishing second last year. Photo: Matthew MirabelliSemenstov Vladimir makes his way towards Dingli cliffs during the opening stage of the 23rd Malta Challenge Marathon on November 22. The Russian went on to win the event after finishing second last year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Vittoriosa forwards Marcelo Pereira (centre L) and Oscar Guerrero (centre R) try to meet a cross during their Premier League match against Balzan at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on November 23. Photo: Paul Zammit CutajarVittoriosa forwards Marcelo Pereira (centre L) and Oscar Guerrero (centre R) try to meet a cross during their Premier League match against Balzan at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on November 23. Photo: Paul Zammit Cutajar

Mosta goalkeeper Omar Borg punches the ball away from Valletta striker Deni who scored a brace in his side’s 6-0 win on November 24. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMosta goalkeeper Omar Borg punches the ball away from Valletta striker Deni who scored a brace in his side’s 6-0 win on November 24. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s Lateef Elford-Alliyu fires home his side’s second goal during their 3-1 win against Melita in their FA Trophy match at Tedesco Stadium on November 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta’s Lateef Elford-Alliyu fires home his side’s second goal during their 3-1 win against Melita in their FA Trophy match at Tedesco Stadium on November 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Valletta’s Edmond Agius (L) and Melita’s Jose Rodriguez fight for the ball during their FA Trophy match at Tedesco Stadium on November 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiValletta’s Edmond Agius (L) and Melita’s Jose Rodriguez fight for the ball during their FA Trophy match at Tedesco Stadium on November 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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