Magyar Posta is presenting the theme of Hungarian saints and blesseds through a series of stamps to be issued over several years. The stamps of the first miniature sheet feature the panel of the main altar of the Cathedral of Saint Martin in Spišskà Kapitula, Slovakia, which used to be part of historic Hungary.

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published September 9th, 2013

Magyar Posta is celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the birth of Géza Gárdonyi by issuing a commemorative stamp. The writer’s portrait occupies the centre of the stamp, while the background printing features an engraving of the fortress of Eger from the 1600s.

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published August 27th, 2013

Magyar Posta is issuing a commemorative stamp to mark the World Wrestling Championships to be held at the Papp László Sports Arena in Budapest between 16 and 22 September 2013.

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published August 10th, 2013

In the centennial year of the International Fencing Federation, competitors, including wheelchair athletes, from all disciplines of fencing will test their skills in Budapest. Over 1,000 fencers as well as trainers, sports officials, accompanying persons, guests and fans will be at the World Championships in the SYMA hall.

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published July 15th, 2013

Magyar Posta and Azermarka are presenting the peacock motif often used in the applied folk art of both countries on a joint miniature sheet. Cross stitch embroidery from Transdanubia is featured on a light background on one of the stamps of the miniature sheet, and a detail from a horse blanket from the Caucasus is shown on the other.

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published June 28th, 2013

In June, Magyar Posta is publishing two new stamps on the subject of rail transport. On the 50^thanniversary of their entry into service, Hungarian State Railways’ V43 Szili electric locomotive and M61 “Nohab” diesel-electric locomotive have appeared on stamps.

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published June 22nd, 2013

Each year PostEurop, the Association of European Postal Operators, offers its members the opportunity of issuing EUROPA stamps on a common topic.

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published May 18th, 2013

A few years ago Magyar Posta began a series of ordinary stamps presenting Hungary’s spas. This year’s stamps show characteristic parts of the exterior and interior of the Széchenyi Thermal Baths.

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published May 5th, 2013

Magyar Posta is issuing a commemorative stamp to mark the European Judo championships to be held in Budapest between 25 and 28 April 2013.

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published April 15th, 2013

The interesting feature of the stamp is that the 75^th anniversary of Budapest’s District XIII is marked by an inscription on the selvage of the sheet.

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published March 29th, 2013

The original motifs of the miniature sheet and the set of stamps with a face value of HUF 85 are from a collection from the start of the last century.

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published March 16th, 2013