The postal market liberalization in Portugal. Introduction. On February 20th 2008 the European Parliament approved the Third Postal Directive 2008/6/CE, setting December 31st 2010 as … OPENMAIL, private postal operator in PortugalRead more
Europe – Variable value stamps – ATMs
All the news related to the variable value stamps – ATMs in European countries
GIBRALTAR. The Post & Go issues in 2025
(Information subject to change) In a somewhat special year, with the “Post & Go” kiosk being out of service for months, the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau has … GIBRALTAR. The Post & Go issues in 2025Read more
FRANCE. PHILA-FRANCE 2025 in Colmar
Fifty years have passed since the Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques (FFAP) held its 47th annual congress in 1974 in Colmar, organised by the Société … FRANCE. PHILA-FRANCE 2025 in ColmarRead more
CATALOGUE. The Cartor Security Printing sample labels
Cartor Security Printing has been producing rolls of sample labels for various philatelic events and demonstrations since 2015. Although the format and characteristics make them … CATALOGUE. The Cartor Security Printing sample labelsRead more
PORTUGAL. 2025, the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’ series
(Information subject to change) Correios de Portugal’s first series of variable value stamps in 2025 commemorates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). … PORTUGAL. 2025, the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’ seriesRead more
PORTUGAL. 2024, the ‘Bombeiros de Portugal’ series
A good choice by Correios de Portugal; in 2024 they are dedicating a series of ‘etiquetas’ to fire brigades, an essential public service for citizens. … PORTUGAL. 2024, the ‘Bombeiros de Portugal’ seriesRead more
ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Arts Council 60th Anniversary
In 2025, the Isle of Man Post Office’s philatelic department released a philatelic collection to commemorate 60 years of the IOM Arts Council. Established in … ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Arts Council 60th AnniversaryRead more
ÅLAND. ‘Treasures of the sea’, a series with two varieties
Like the Faroe Islands (see article), Åland Post’s philatelic department dedicates the 2025 series of variable value stamps to life on the seabed, in this … ÅLAND. ‘Treasures of the sea’, a series with two varietiesRead more
FAROE ISLANDS. 2025, The Ocean’s Depths series
The third United Nations High-Level Conference on Oceans will take place in 2025, and many postal administrations have scheduled philatelic issues dedicated to the oceans. … FAROE ISLANDS. 2025, The Ocean’s Depths seriesRead more
LUXEMBOURG. The ‘Larochette castle’ issue
In 2012 POST Luxembourg released the first issue for its SelfPost postal kiosks (see article, published in VARIABLE 27). Since then, and with a frequency … LUXEMBOURG. The ‘Larochette castle’ issueRead more