A selection of some of the best pictures taken over the past week by photographers of the Times of Malta.
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta march outside the entrance to the Presidential Palace and the Parliament in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Pigeons fly above St George’s Square in Valletta on January 20. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A Re-enactor holds a lance used for tent pegging, a cavalry sport in which a rider tries to pick up a tent peg whilst riding at a gallop at Fort Rinella. Kalkara on January 17. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A Re-enactor displays his tent pegging skills at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 17. The ancient cavalry sport sees riders trying to pick up or pierce a small tent peg from the ground. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Bishop of Gozo, Mons. Mario Grech takes part in a National Debate "Flimkien ghal servizz tas-Sahha Efficjenti, Gust u Sostenibbli" at Chamber of Commerce, Valletta on January 17. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A re-enactor takes his sword to a cabbage while galloping at full speed during a display at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 17. The fort hosted an open day to raise funds for the upkeep of the Horse Troop during which there was a variety of events and displays. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A re-enactor strikes a cabbage with a sword during a display at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 17. The fort hosted an open day to raise funds for the upkeep of the Horse Troop during which there was a variety of events and displays. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A re-enactor just misses his target during a display of tent pegging, an activity in which a rider attempts to pick up a tent peg whilst riding at a gallop, at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 17. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A group of Chinese dancers wait to take the stage during the opening ceremony to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Valletta on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A re-enactor gallops towards a tent peg with a lance, attempting to pick it up or pierce it during a display of horsemanship at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 17. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A performer pauses on stage after completing her dance during the opening ceremony celebrating the Chinese New Year in Valletta on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Various musicians and dancers take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations in St George’s Square, Valletta on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A young lady rides sidesaddle during an open day at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 19. The fort opened its doors to visitors collecting funds for the Horse Troop. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A polo player makes contact with the ball during an exhibition Polo match at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A polo player lines up a shot during an exhibition match at Fort Rinella, Kalkara on January 19. The fort hosted a Horse Day in order to raise funds for its Horse troop during which spectators were treated to a variety of various horse displays and shows. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Mosta’s Kurt Zammit makes his way past the Floriana goalkeeper to score a goal during their premier league clash at the National Stadium, Ta’Qali on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Mosta players congratulate Kurt Zammit after scoring during their match against Floriana at the National Stadium, Ta’Qali on January 19. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Black smoke fills the sky at a scrapyard in San Gwann on January 20. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A surfer prepares to enter the water at Golden Bay on January 21, taking advantage of the strong Westerly winds which swept the island. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Firefighters walk near the reception area of the Auberge de Castille, which houses the Office of the Prime Minister, after a blaze caused by a short circuit gutted the room on January 18. No one was injured in the incident. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Firefighters and police officers stand outside the side entrance to the Auberge de Castille, which houses the Office of the Prime Minister, after a blaze caused by a short circuit gutted the reception area on January 18. No one was injured in the incident. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
The cruise liner MS Rotterdam, which carries up to 1404 passengers, enters Valletta’s Grand Harbour on January 17. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Firefighters examine the charred metal frame of a public bus after it caught fire in Burmarrad on January 20. Luckily, no one was hurt as the vehicle was out of service. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier