The Royal mail has released on the 13th May 2010 their latest set of stamps Britain Alone. Britain stood alone in the dark ages of the 1940 against the axis power. This was one of the darkest periods in the history of Britain but also reflects their finest hour, as millions of Britons came together to do their bit for the war effort. (read more)
published May 13th, 2010
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According to the London 2010 organisers, the Exhibtion has exceeded their expectation in terms of visitors. Although in a news bulletin sent via email by the very reputable philatelic company ‘Stanley Gibbons’ it is admitted that it is always very difficult to judge numbers attending an event when admission is free, one of the London 2010 management committee, Richard West, a philatelic journalist and editor has estimated that about 5000 visitors came through the doors each day.
Mr West said that Friday’s and Saturday’s figures are not available yet, but an overall estimate for attendance (taking into account that some people could have been counted twice or three times in a day as they left and re-entered the exhibition) is likely to be around 25,000 visitors. (read more)
published May 12th, 2010
The Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau has been working closely with the San Marino Philatelic Bureau to produce a superb joint stamp issue featuring similarities between both Gibraltar and San Marino. (read more)
published May 11th, 2010
To celebrate the refurbishment of their premises at 399 Strand and the London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition, stamp dealers and auctioneers, Stanley Gibbons have created the World’s Largest Envelope.
In celebration of the London 2010 Festival of Stamps, Stanley Gibbons, the worlds leading philatelic dealers and auctioneers and holder of the Royal Warrant, has become a Guinness World Records record holder by creating the worlds largest envelope.
The envelope measured in at 32ft 9 inches by 23 ft and a inch; equivalent to three full size snooker tables. (read more)
published May 11th, 2010
With six weeks to go for the wedding of the year, commemoration items are starting to be added to the market. On Monday, Sweden’s postal service and its central bank both revealed stamps and coins to mark the upcoming nuptials of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling.
The stamps feature an image of Victoria alone, the couple together during their engagement press conference, and another of their monogram. All were designed by Kristian Moller, (read more)
published May 10th, 2010
Four years later and still no resolution in sight for everyone involved in the Afinsa and Forum situation in Spain.
This afternoon thousands affected by the Forum and Afinsa´s scandal staged a demonstration which ended in the Plaza de Colón, near the Supreme Court. They demand the return of their savings.
The protesters were visibly angry about the lack of response from the justice, and directly accused the Government of Spain and the Spanish judiciary of washing their hands of the matter. They are seeking justice, and a return of the money they lost. Protesters read a manifesto calling for continuing the fight and have promised to take the case to the European Courts if necessary. (read more)
published May 8th, 2010
WORLD’S FIRST FOR FINLAND
Finnish stamps go green, and when we say green we mean 100% green!
New stamps will be issued in Finland on May 4. The themes include being green, joyful moments in spring and summer, the World Fair, and sculptures. There will be a stamp booklet, a miniature sheet, and individual stamps. Moreover, a new personalized stamp frame will be published.
Its easy to choose a more enviromentally sound for sending mail with these stamps. All deliveries with these stamps (read more)
published May 7th, 2010
Academy Award-winning actor, Russell Crowe, will feature on Australian postage stamps in a collectable stamp pack celebrating his latest role, a remake of one of the most famous stories of all time – Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott. The Robin Hood stamp pack will be available from today. 
(read more)
published May 7th, 2010
The Happy Prince was first published in 1888. It is a tale about a golden statue of a Prince, who befriends a migrating swallow. The Prince is saddened by the poverty and pain his citizens experience daily. He enlists the help of the swallow and together they bring happiness to others, in life, as well as in death. (read more)
published May 7th, 2010
You can now vote for the most beautiful SEPAC stamp and, at the same time, take part in the draw for a €6000 prize! The competition runs from 6 May to 30 October 2010 on the SEPAC website “Small European Postal Administrations”. Votes may be cast on the SEPAC web site or at the exhibitions in which the SEPAC members take part throughout the world.
SEPAC has according to its own website 13 members the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Åland. The Sepac stamps aim to highlight the history, nature and culture of the member countries. (read more)
published May 6th, 2010
Austrian Post will be making philatelic history when it releases a postage stamp commemorating the 15th Regenbogenparade (Rainbow Parade) in Vienna on July 3.
The special stamp was designed by Christian Högl, who works as a professional graphic designer in addition to his volunteer activities as HOSI Wien’s co-president. He also created the graphic designs for the Rainbow Parade for the last eight years.
“Austrian Post will dedicate one of the 60 postal stamps to be issued this year to this event,” said Jona Solomon, co-president of Homosexuelle Initiative (HOSI) Wien, (read more)
published May 5th, 2010