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

Pairs of red shoes, symbols of the struggle for women’s rights, are left on the ground next to posters with the names of women murdered in extreme acts of domestic violence during a protest outside parliament in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPairs of red shoes, symbols of the struggle for women’s rights, are left on the ground next to posters with the names of women murdered in extreme acts of domestic violence during a protest outside parliament in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A protestor carries a large portrait of Eleanor Mangion Walker, murdered the previous week, during a protest against domestic violence in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA protestor carries a large portrait of Eleanor Mangion Walker, murdered the previous week, during a protest against domestic violence in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Andrew Mangion arrives in court in Valletta on July 13 to face charges of murdering his wife Eleanor Mangion Walker, whose body was found in an abandoned garage in Qormi the previous week. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAndrew Mangion arrives in court in Valletta on July 13 to face charges of murdering his wife Eleanor Mangion Walker, whose body was found in an abandoned garage in Qormi the previous week. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Two Air Malta pilots make there way to their aircraft on July 7, on a form of 'dress down' strike without jacket and cap, as they demand better working conditions and pay. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo Air Malta pilots make there way to their aircraft on July 7, on a form of 'dress down' strike without jacket and cap, as they demand better working conditions and pay. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Members of the Police Force stand to attention in St John’s Square, whilst the national anthem is played before a Mass to celebrate 'Police Day' at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of the Police Force stand to attention in St John’s Square, whilst the national anthem is played before a Mass to celebrate 'Police Day' at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Archbishop Charles Scicluna glances over to acting Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar during a Mass to celebrate 'Police Day' at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Matthew MirabelliArchbishop Charles Scicluna glances over to acting Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar during a Mass to celebrate 'Police Day' at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on July 12. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A fireman tackles a fire in a field in Qormi on July 11. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA fireman tackles a fire in a field in Qormi on July 11. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Tourists walk into the newly-opened visitor centre at the Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, on July 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTourists walk into the newly-opened visitor centre at the Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, on July 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

People walk along the battlements of the newly-restored Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, on July 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPeople walk along the battlements of the newly-restored Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, on July 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A worker paints the Sliema Front promenade while another holds an umbrella on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA worker paints the Sliema Front promenade while another holds an umbrella on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Naval Clinic in Sliema is seen on July 13. The site has been given the green light for an eight-storey development project. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Naval Clinic in Sliema is seen on July 13. The site has been given the green light for an eight-storey development project. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A karozzin (horse-drawn cab) carries tourists through the streets of Mdina on July 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA karozzin (horse-drawn cab) carries tourists through the streets of Mdina on July 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A soldier stands on a quay at the Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron base in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA soldier stands on a quay at the Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron base in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A young woman applies sun block on her friend’s back in Balluta on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA young woman applies sun block on her friend’s back in Balluta on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A woman sunbathes by the sea in Ta’ Xbiex on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA woman sunbathes by the sea in Ta’ Xbiex on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A woman takes her dog down to the beach at Balluta Bay on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA woman takes her dog down to the beach at Balluta Bay on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A child plays in the sand on a beach in Sliema on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA child plays in the sand on a beach in Sliema on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A niche with a statue of Our Lady is seen in the bastion walls beneath Fort St Elmo on July 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA niche with a statue of Our Lady is seen in the bastion walls beneath Fort St Elmo on July 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A man patiently fishes in the shade of an umbrella beneath Fort St Elmo as a number of sailing boats take advantage of the weekend’s fine weather and sail into the distance on July 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA man patiently fishes in the shade of an umbrella beneath Fort St Elmo as a number of sailing boats take advantage of the weekend’s fine weather and sail into the distance on July 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A karozzin (horse-drawn cab) carrying tourists squeezes through a narrow street in Mdina on July 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA karozzin (horse-drawn cab) carrying tourists squeezes through a narrow street in Mdina on July 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A sparrow rests in a tree in Ta’ Xbiex on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA sparrow rests in a tree in Ta’ Xbiex on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A man tries to catch fish in Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA man tries to catch fish in Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists board a boat that will take them to the Blue Lagoon for the day from Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTourists board a boat that will take them to the Blue Lagoon for the day from Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists wait to depart from Bugibba to Comino for the day on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTourists wait to depart from Bugibba to Comino for the day on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists dangle their feet in the sea in an attempt to cool down at Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant FournierTourists dangle their feet in the sea in an attempt to cool down at Bugibba on July 13. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A young sailor navigates his sailing boat in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA young sailor navigates his sailing boat in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Young sailors take part in a training exercise beneath the bastions of Valletta in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiYoung sailors take part in a training exercise beneath the bastions of Valletta in Marsamxett Harbour on July 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Hibernians midfielder Bjorn Kristensen (left) charges forward against Spartak Trnava’s Eder Araujo, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians midfielder Bjorn Kristensen (left) charges forward against Spartak Trnava’s Eder Araujo, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Hibernians midfielder Bjorn Kristensen (left) charges forward past Spartak Trnava’s Eder Araujo, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians midfielder Bjorn Kristensen (left) charges forward past Spartak Trnava’s Eder Araujo, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Hibernians’ Juan Manuel Varea (left) tries to win the ball from Spartak Trnava’s Peter Čögley, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew MirabelliHibernians’ Juan Manuel Varea (left) tries to win the ball from Spartak Trnava’s Peter Čögley, during their second leg Europa League match at the Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 7. Spartak Trnava’s qualified with a 6-0 aggregate. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Valletta’s Federico Falcone attempts to shoot on goal with an overhead kick during a Champions League qualifier against Crevena Zvevda (Red Star Belgrade) at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaValletta’s Federico Falcone attempts to shoot on goal with an overhead kick during a Champions League qualifier against Crevena Zvevda (Red Star Belgrade) at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Aleksander Katai of Crevena Zvevda (Red star Belgrade) attempts to pass between Valletta players Roderick Briffa and Ian Azzopardi during a Champions League qualifier at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaAleksander Katai of Crevena Zvevda (Red star Belgrade) attempts to pass between Valletta players Roderick Briffa and Ian Azzopardi during a Champions League qualifier at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Crevena Zvevda (Red star Belgrade) supporters light up a flare during a Champions League qualifier against Valletta FC at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaCrevena Zvevda (Red star Belgrade) supporters light up a flare during a Champions League qualifier against Valletta FC at Hibernians Stadium in Corradino on July 12. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Neptune’s Grimaldi’s Jordan Camilleri takes a shot during their BOV Premier League match against Exiles Jetfreight at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 9. Photo: Matthew MirabelliNeptune’s Grimaldi’s Jordan Camilleri takes a shot during their BOV Premier League match against Exiles Jetfreight at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 9. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

San Gilian’s Matthew Zammit attempts to block Sliema’s Jerome Gabarretta during a waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSan Gilian’s Matthew Zammit attempts to block Sliema’s Jerome Gabarretta during a waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

San Giljian’s Boris Vapenski shoots whilst Sliema’s Jerome Gabarretta tries to block him during a waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSan Giljian’s Boris Vapenski shoots whilst Sliema’s Jerome Gabarretta tries to block him during a waterpolo match at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Sliema’s Edward Aquilina gets ready to block San Giljian’s Paul Fava shot on goal during a waterpolo match held at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSliema’s Edward Aquilina gets ready to block San Giljian’s Paul Fava shot on goal during a waterpolo match held at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq on July 13. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

 

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