150th Anniversary of the Tune Viking Ship Finds

Norway – 150 years have passed since the first Viking ship was excavated in Norway. Archaeologist Oluf Rygh excavated the Tune ship in only 14 days from the ship burial mound in Tune. Archaeologist Even Ballangrud Andersen describes the ship: “TheRead More

Europa 2017 – Manzanares el Real Castle

Spain – Every year, European administrations and postal companies, which are members of PostEurope, put into circulation the series Europe that is issued with a common theme, this time around the theme is emblematic castles of each country. Spain issues aRead More

Europa 2017 – Castell de les Bons

Andorra Spain – The imposing defensive tower of the castle of Sant Romà de les Bons, also called “Torre dels Moros” stands on a rocky promontory located high in the village of Les Bons, at one end of the parishRead More

Recently Extinct Species

Romania – Climate change, excessive hunting, intense volcanic activity, are some of the causes that led to the destruction of large parts of the flora and fauna on Earth. A great variety of plant and animal species are classified as endangeredRead More

Traditions and Customs – Semana Santa

Spain –  Each year with the arrival of spring, all the corners of Spain exploit the oldest traditions and customs, Holy Week, and for this reason, Correos, issues four stamps dedicated to four Spanish towns that live those days withRead More

Chemin des Dames

France – In 1917 between Soissons and Reims, the Chemin des Dames, a vast sector of the front to the north of the Aisne river between Pinon to the west and Berry-au-Bac to the east, is at the heart of militaryRead More

Famous Croats

Croatia – Motifs: Zinka Kunc, Frano Supilo, Faust Vran?i? The stamps have been issued in 20-stamp sheets, and there is also a First Day Cover (FDC) issued by Croatia Post. Zinka Kunc Milanov, a soprano and one of the greatest PrimaRead More

Vintage Racing Cars

Luxembourg  Technical Details Issue Date: 17.04.2017 Designer: Benoit Deliège / POST Luxembourg Process: Digital Colours: 4 Colours Size: A4 Size Values: €9.60

Traditional Dance in Spain

Spain – In Spain there is a great diversity of traditional dances. Although many of them have a common origin, steps and similar habits, in each autonomous community, city or town, there is usually a special and different kind of dance. SonesRead More

12 Months, 12 Stamps – Barcelona

Spain – Continuing with the series inaugurated by Correos this year, 12 months, 12 stamps, this month the issue is dedicated to the province of Barcelona. The month of April, the month of spring, of the rebirth, is one of theRead More

Graphic Humour – Quino

Spain – In 2014 Correos began this series dedicated to Graphic Humor with a stamp dedicated to Forges. In the following years others of Peridis and Gallego and Rey followed. This year the new block sheet is dedicated to the genius JoaquínRead More

Museums

Spain – Spain is a country that can boast of art and culture and can be proud of the magnificent museums that guard that art throughout the Spanish geography. One more year, Correos contributes to the diffusion of these buildings thatRead More

Humanitarian Aviation

Spain – For 50 years, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) provides emergency food assistance and works to improve nutrition in those areas that need it the most. It serves about 80 million people in more than 80 countries, throughRead More

Spanish Cinema – Malaga Film Festival

Spain – The Malaga Film Festival has been awarding and upholding Spanish cinema since 1998. Little by little, it has become a benchmark in film festivals around the world, bringing together every year actors from the field of interpretation and otherRead More

Charming Towns

Spain – Like the previous year, Correos issues this series to highlight the variety of charming villages that draw the geography of our country and in this way, help spread the wonders that hide in these places. It is a foldableRead More