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15.04.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Postcrossing: The New Global Movement in the Postal World

Postcrossing is an international project created in 2005 by the Portuguese Paulo Magalhães, which transformed the sending of postcards into a global cultural exchange. The core idea is remarkably simple: you send a postcard to a random participant, and in retu...

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11.04.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Resurrection in Images: A Philatelic Exhibition in Varna Cathedral Depicts the Passion Week

In the days leading up to Holy Week, an impressive philatelic exhibition dedicated to the final days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ was opened in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Varna. Titled “The Gospel Narrative of th...

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09.04.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Stamps That Tell a Story: The April Uprising in Bulgarian Postal History

On 18 April 2026 at 10:30 a.m., the Museum of the National Revival in Varna will open the exhibition “The April Uprising in Bulgarian Philately.” The event is organized with the active support of the Varna Philatelic Society “Odesos” and aims to show how Bulga...

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08.04.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

Stamps as windows to the world – a conversation about philately as a hobby and new knowledge with Nikolay Penev - Chairman of the Varna Philatelic Society

News | Stamps as windows to the world – a conversation about philately as a hobby and new knowledge with Nikolay Penev - Chairman of the Varna Philatelic Society

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08.04.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Cosmos on Stamps: The Third Specialized Philatelic Exhibition in Ruse

On April 8, the library of the “Hristo Botev–1908” Community Centre in Ruse will host the opening of the third specialized philatelic exhibition dedicated to the theme “Cosmos.” The initiative is organized by the community centre, which in February 2024 establ...

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28.03.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Subjectivity in the expertise of Bulgarian postage stamps: between assumptions and professional responsibility

The result is alarming: subjective conclusions, assumptions presented as facts, and expert opinions that do not meet international standards. This undermines trust in Bulgarian philatelic publications and harms collectors, traders, and institutions. 1. Subje...

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19.03.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Gandalf, Frodo and Legolas Come to Life in Royal Mail’s New Stamp Series

Royal Mail has unveiled a new collection of special stamps marking the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. With this release, the British postal service pays tribute to one of the most influential and beloved cinematic sagas of modern times...

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23.02.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | The differences between regular postage stamps and collector's editions

What are fixed-edition stamps? Collector's stamps are a completely different type of issue. They are created on specific themes – anniversaries, personalities, events – and have a strictly limited circulation. The regulation defines them as follows: "Fixed-cir...

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30.01.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Results of the "Competition for the Most Beautiful Postal Issue for 2025"

The competition for the most beautiful Bulgarian postal issue for 2025 ended with good interest and activity from the philatelic community. 141 participants took part in the voting, who submitted a total of 423 votes . The richness of the themes and the variet...

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14.01.2026 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | The first Bulgarian postage stamp for 2026 and the first with a denomination in euros

The first philatelic issue for 2026 marks a historic moment – Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone . The stamp bears the symbolic name “Bulgaria in the Eurozone” and is the first in the country’s history to be printed with a denomination of 1 euro. Although sm...

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