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02.12.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Animated postage stamps: a new dimension in philately

In the age of digital transformation, even the most traditional cultural practices are finding new forms of expression. Bulgarian philately , with deep roots in history and visual culture, is entering a new dimension with the emergence of animated postage stam...

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02.12.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | "Philately for every generation: Bulgaria celebrates 200 years of postal culture"

In 2079, Bulgaria celebrated a grand event — 200 years since the establishment of the National Postal Service , which since 2050 has been called Speedy Economy Post . After the corporate merger between Bulgarian Posts , Speedy and Econt , the new structure has...

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29.09.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Validation of a limited edition edition in honor of "200 years since the first train journey on a public line"

At a solemn ceremony in the building of the Central Post Office – Plovdiv, two special blocks and a postage stamp dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the first train journey on a public line were validated. The event brought together philatelists, enthusiast...

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20.09.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Philatelic attitudes in Bulgaria - survey 2025

Today I will present to you the "Survey of Philatelic Attitudes in Bulgaria" conducted by me. The survey was conducted in the period September 3 - 19, 2025 and 83 philatelists participated in it. Some of the questions were mandatory, others were not. Here are ...

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04.05.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Plovdiv philatelist and his partner donated postage stamps to Zlatyu Boyadzhiev's birthplace

Today in Brezovo, at a short ceremony, Plovdiv philatelist Pelo Mihaylov and his partner Flora Vartanyan presented the birthplace of Zlatyu Boyadzhiev with a complete collection of the series of postage stamps, which include reproductions of the nationally fam...

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25.02.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Validation of postal issue "Chinese New Year - Year of the Wood Snake" 2025

A new postage stamp "Chinese New Year - Year of the Wood Snake" was presented today at an official ceremony. The event, held at the Central Post Office in Sofia, was attended by the CEO of Bulgarian Posts, Tsvetiliya Stoilkova, the Chairman of the Union of Bul...

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31.01.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Results of the "Competition for the Most Beautiful Bulgarian Postal Issue for 2024"

The time has come to announce the results of the "Competition for the Most Beautiful Bulgarian Postal Issue for 2024" held in the Facebook group "Philateliya Bulgaria - New Generation" . 44 users participated in the voting, including philatelists from all over...

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03.01.2025 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Overview and Analysis of the Philatelic Year 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, it's time for a brief review of philatelic activity, as I (and some of my colleagues) see it. The year was filled with many validations, exhibitions, and other philatelic events. 1. General philatelic information about the postal issue...

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28.12.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Effective use of technology by Vladimir Milić (Serbia)

Lecture by Mr. Vladimir Milić (Serbia), held during the Balkanphila XX Philatelic Exhibition in Thessaloniki, Greece. I will highlight four key areas where it is possible to derive maximum benefit from new technologies. The fact is that they already have the...

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30.08.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | US postage stamp dedicated to healthcare worker

On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Postal Service will honor the healthcare community with a new commemorative "Forever" stamp. The validation of the issue will take place at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Was...

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