A selection of the best pictures taken over the past week by Times of Malta photographers.
Two workers are seen on top of the new parliament building in Valletta on June 27. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
The 126- metre-long super yacht Octopus, owned by Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen, sailed into the Grand harbour, Valletta on June 27. The super yacht has a helicopter hangar, a large glass-bottomed pool and a 10-person submarine. It also has a music recording studio on the bridge deck. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Water is reflected in the black hull of the 126- metre-long super yacht Octopus, owned by Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen in the Grand harbour, Valletta on June 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A group of football fans sit on a pavement in Munxar to watch a World Cup Match on June 28. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The Comino ferryboat and Gozo channel make way their way back to Malta on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A man fishes from his boat just off the coast of Comino on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A couple cool off in the picturesque Blue Lagoon in Comino on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Swimmers bath in the calm waters of the Blue Lagoon in Comino on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Two children play in the fountain at the Chinese Garden in St Lucia on June 28. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Swimmers check to see how high it is to jump from the island of Cominotto on June 28. Although there are warning signs around the area informing people not to jump last year several people were seriously injured. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Swimmers check the height from the top of Cominotto on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A lady waits for her ice cream from a traditional van in Kirkop on June 28. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Two boats enjoy the calm waters of Gnejna Bay on June 29. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Neptune’s Goalkeeper Alan Borg Cole makes contact with the ball during their 18-11 win over Exiles at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on 28 June. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Neptune’s Goalkeeper Alan Borg Cole is unsuccessful in saving a shot from Exiles during their 18-11 win at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on June 28. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Fireworks from a typical village feast in Gozo are seen from Armier bay on the June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Fireworks are seen from Armier bay exploding over Gozo on June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Fireworks explode over Gozo as seen from Armier bay on the June 28. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A flotilla of kayaks passes through Grand Harbour as a pigeon flies overhead on June 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A child waves an EU flag during a protest held by expatriates living in Malta regarding the high water and electricity bills they are receiving in St George’s Square, Valletta on June 29. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
An expatriate living in Malta protests against the high water and electricity bills she is receiving during a protest held in St Georges Square, Valletta on June 29. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
The inventive Kristaly Marton, 17, from Hungary, silently entertains passers by in front of the courthouse in Valletta’s Republic Street with his cardboard guitar on June 30. The Magician and street entertainer said he was in Malta for three weeks, and was raising money to buy a real instrument. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A police man rides his Segway through the crowds on Valletta’s Republic Street on June 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Gozo Channel Ferry MV Ta’Pinu arriving at Mgarr Harbour on June 30. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A temporary bridge is constructed from scaffolding at the entrance to Valletta. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Traditional Karozzini wait in line at the Cruise Liner Terminal in Floriana on July 2. Photo: Jason Borg
A traditional karozzin transports tourists back to their cruise liner at the Valletta waterfront following a short sightseeing trip on July 2. Photo: Jason Borg
A karozzin driver leads his horse to the cruise liner terminal in Valletta on July 2. Photo: Jason Borg