As in previous years, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Poste Magistrali took part in the Congress of the Italian Philatelic Press Union (USFI), the important association that brings together journalists and writers specialising in philately in Italy.

The congress, entitled ‘Between Emilia and Romagna’, was held in Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna region) from 5 to 7 September with the support of the Ferrara Philatelic Cultural Club.

During the meeting, Poste Magistrali’s Managing Director, Giorgio Battioni, illustrated the current activities and Poste Magistrali’s future plans to the participants, presenting a preview of the issues planned until the end of the year, in particular the new postal issues of 30 September:

• Our Lady of Philermos, Protector of the Order of Malta

1 stamp in a sheet: € 3.00

• Art of the Order of Malta – Triptych of San Pancrazio

3 stamps in a sheet, values: one € 3.25 and two € 2.90

• The Order of Malta’s activities in historical photographs

6 stamps, values: € 1.30 each.