The Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg, France, is Europe's oldest political organization. Founded in the aftermath of the Second World War, it stands at the heart of the continent's commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Malta will hold the Presidency of the Council of Europe between 14 May and 14 November 2025, where it shall preside over the Committee of Ministers which is the decision-making body of the Organisation. This marks the fourth time that Malta will be leading this prestigious Organisation, coinciding with the 60-year anniversary of the country's membership within the Council of Europe.
To celebrate this milestone event, MaltaPost shall issue a new stamp, carrying a denomination of €2.50, displaying the new logo purposely created by Ms Shelly Borg for Malta's Presidency. At the heart of the design is the spiral motif, a symbol deeply embedded in Malta's prehistory. The motif, inspired by a Conch Shell (red) and also a symbol of continuity, is complemented by three additional symbols that capture the essence of the Maltese Islands: The Sun (yellow), represents warmth, energy and the hospitality of the Maltese people; the "Luzzu" fishing boat (red), reflects Malta's rich maritime traditions; and the Sea (blue), symbolizing Malta's strong connection to the Mediterranean and its openness to dialogue and cooperation.
The new set will be issued in a sheet of 10 stamps, with each stamp measuring 44 mm x 31 mm, with a comb perforation of 14.1 x 14.2, and bearing the Maltese Cross watermark. The sheets measure 115 mm x 182 mm and were produced in the offset process by Printex Limited. The issue consists of 35,000 stamps, each with a denomination of €2.50.
The stamps will be available from all Post Offices in Malta and Gozo from Wednesday 25 June 2025. Orders may be placed online at
www.maltaphilately.com; or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost p.l.c., 305 Qormi Road, Marsa MTP 1001; by telephone 2596 1740 or via e-mail info@maltaphilately.com
Ħarġa Filatelika - Il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa - Presidenza ta' Malta
Il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa, li jinsab fi Strasburgu, Franza, huwa l-eqdem organizzazzjoni politika tal-Ewropa. Mwaqqfa wara t-Tieni Gwerra Dinjija, tinsab fil-qalb tal-impenn tal-Ewropa fejn jidħlu d-drittijiet tal-bniedem, id-demokrazija, u l-istat tad-dritt.
Malta se jkollha l-Presidenza tal-Kunsill tal-Ewropa bejn l-14 ta' Mejju u l-14 ta' Novembru 2025, fejn se tippresiedi fuq il-Kumitat tal-Ministri li huwa l-korp fejn jittieħdu d-decizzjonijiet tal-Organizzazzjoni. Din hija r-raba' darba li Malta se tkun qed tmexxi din l-Organizzazzjoni prestiġjuża, u dan jikkoinċidi mas-60 anniversarju tas-sħubija tal-pajjiż fil-Kunsill tal-Ewropa.
Biex tiċċelebra dan l-avveniment importanti, MaltaPost se toħroġ bolla ġdida, b'denominazzjoni ta' €2.50, li turi l-logo l-ġdid maħluq apposta mis-Sinjura Shelly Borg għall-Presidenza ta' Malta. Fil-qalba tad-disinn hemm il-motiv spirali, simbolu li huwa nkorporat sew fil-preistorja ta' Malta. Il-motiv, ispirat minn bronja (l-kulur aħmar), u wkoll simbolu ta' kontinwità, huwa kkomplementat minn tliet simboli addizzjonali li jaqbdu l-essenza tal-Gżejjer Maltin: Ix-Xemx (il-kulur isfar) tirrappreżenta s-sħana, l-enerġija u l-ospitalità tal-poplu Malti; Il-Luzzu, id-dgħajsa tas-sajd (il-kulur aħmar), tirrifletti t-tradizzjonijiet marittimi ta' Malta; u l-Baħar (il-kulur blu), li jissimbolizza l-konnessjoni ta' Malta mal-Mediterran u l-ftuħ tagħha għad-djalogu u l-kooperazzjoni.
Dan is-sett se jinħareġ f'folja ta' 10 bolli, b'kull bolla ta' daqs 44 mm x 31 mm, b'perforazzjoni ta' 14.1 x 14.2 u għandha "watermark" bis-salib ta' Malta. Kull folja hija ta' daqs 115 mm x 182 mm u ġiet stampata minn Printex Limited bil proċess offset. Il-ħarġa tikkonsisti fi 35,000 bolla ta' denominazzjoni ta' €2.50.
Din il-ħarġa filatelika se tkun għall-bejgħ mill-Fergħat Postali f' Malta u Għawdex mill-Erbgħa 25 ta' Ġunju 2025. Ordnijiet jistgħu jsiru onlajn fuq www.maltaphilately.com jew bil-posta mill-Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost p.l.c. 305, Triq Ħal Qormi, Marsa, MTP 1001 - telefon 2596 1740 - email info@maltaphilately.com
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