The international competition World’s Best Stamp 2025, organized under the patronage of the Universal Postal Union, the Philatelic Federation of South Africa, and the World Authority for the Development of Philately, announced its annual awards for the best po...

At Vrana Palace, a ceremonial validation of the new postal issue “Bulgarian Queens” took place — a project that unites different eras of Bulgarian statehood and pays well‑deserved tribute to the women who left a lasting mark on our history. The ceremony was at...

Bulgarian Posts mark the 70th anniversary of the emblematic EUROPA philatelic series with an issue that impresses with its modern vision, conceptual depth and respect for European cultural tradition. The 2026 theme – “United in…” – is interpreted through a viv...

On May 8, the Vatican unveiled a new commemorative postage stamp marking the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV. Issued by the Vatican Postal and Philatelic Service, the stamp continues the Holy See’s long‑standing tradition of highlighting sign...

In recent years, social media has become a primary space for communication among collectors. Unfortunately, this has also led to a troubling trend — the spread of unverified claims and personal opinions presented as “expertise” by individuals with no proven qu...

Before 1840, sending letters in the United Kingdom was a privilege that few could afford. The cost of a simple letter often equaled a full day’s wage for a working man, and postal rates were calculated based on the number of sheets and the distance traveled. T...

This document presents an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Bulgaria 1879/1881 Issues” by Guido Craveri, offering a scientific and evidence‑based clarification of the long‑debated question surrounding the so‑called “Sofia printings.” The author, supported by ...

BALKANFILA 2026 was held in Pernik between 29 April and 2 May 2026, bringing together philatelists, collectors, researchers and guests from across the Balkans and beyond. The city’s Palace of Culture hosted the exhibition, which featured exhibits from eleven B...

Prof. Todor Vardzhiev, one of the most significant Bulgarian graphic designers and postage stamp artists, passed away on 24 April 2026. His departure marks the end of an era in Bulgarian visual culture, an era in which he stood among its brightest and most aut...

The people of Plovdiv celebrated the 100th anniversary of football club “Lokomotiv” in an impressive way. A special commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the club’s century‑long history was presented at the City Art Gallery — a gesture that transforms the c...