Some countries defend themselves with an army. And then there is San Marino, which for seventeen centuries has defended itself with symbols. On 28 August this year, Europe's smallest and oldest republic issued a postage stamp showing a girl with green hair, a ...

Hungarian Post continues its decades‑long tradition in 2026 of issuing stamp series with a surcharge dedicated to supporting youth philately. This year, the initiative celebrates the 300th anniversary of the publication of Jonathan Swift’s satirical masterpiec...

On 15 July 2026, Romfilatelia and the Romanian Postal Service introduced into circulation the philatelic issue dedicated to Romanian Postage Stamp Day, honoring one of the most influential families in the country’s modern history – the Brătianu family. The dat...

The commemorative stamp issue “The Lord of the Rings – 25 Years” was officially released by the Portuguese Postal Service (CTT) on 1 July 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the cinematic saga inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Developed in partnership...

The joint philatelic issue of the postal administrations of Serbia and Slovenia, dedicated to HM Queen Maria Karađorđević and her court lady Franja Tavčar, is a remarkable tribute to two women whose lives transformed humanity into a bridge between nations. Thi...

Since her creation in 1959, Barbie has held a constant place in cultural history as a symbol of dreams, imagination, and the freedom to become anything one desires. Born in the world of Mattel as “The Original Teenage Fashion Model” the doll quickly surpassed ...

Sport has long ceased to be merely a physical activity; it has become a cultural code, a social phenomenon, and a powerful instrument of unity. Since prehistoric times, human communities have used competitive games to develop essential survival skills: running...

The Hellenic Post (ELTA) marks the centennial anniversary of the Academy of Athens with an impressive commemorative series issued on March 18, 2026. The release “100 Years Academy of Athens” consists of four postage stamps with a total face value of €4.90 and ...

The Turkish postal administration issued on April 23, 2026 the commemorative series “Cartoon Heroes: Anatolia Rock,” one of the most vibrant and modern philatelic releases of the year. The series presents Anatolian rock in a contemporary animated style, combin...

On May 14, 2026, Romfilatelia and the Romanian Post released the impressive philatelic issue “SPACE EXPLORATION”, dedicated to key moments in the history of space research. The series includes four postage stamps, a perforated souvenir sheet, and a first day c...