On August 28, 2026, the popular King Harald of Norway passed away. Harald had been king since 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav V. The stamp below was issued on the 25th anniversary of this in 2016. Harald married in 1968...
Sail Harlingen will be held from July 3 to July 6, 2026. At previous editions in 2022, 2018, and 2014, the event attracted around 300.000 visitors to Harlingen. More info can be found at: www.harlingensail.com The Tall Ships Races...
Originally, the big hit was 'We are going to Ibiza' by the Vengaboys from 1998. Now, the world's richest people are traveling to the ice plains of Antarctica. A week's stay costs 110.000 dollars, a round trip only 20.000 dollars (in total you are...
From boomer to zoomer and everything in between: every generation stands on the shoulders of the previous one. The perfect place to push off. Because *your* generation decides for itself what makes a book good and which language touches you....
Finally, real wintertime. It's just a shame it didn't start during Christmas and the Christmas holidays. Many children have never seen snow. Are you enjoying the snow, or is it actually bothering you because you had to wait for hours at Schiphol? ...
More than 2 million people will visit Sail 2025 from August 20 to 24, 2025. It was already busy during the Sail in, and it is expected that today and the last Sunday many people will again pass by the...
The Siida Museum is located in Inari, Finland. The museum consists of an indoor section showcasing the life of the Sami. The flora and fauna of Finnish Lapland are also on display here. Additionally, there is a large outdoor exhibition. In this...
Two days ago I visited Amsterdam for the exhibitions at the Hart Museum. On the way, I saw many rainbow flags in all colors, from the first to the last flag design. That has to do with the Canal Parade, where tens of thousands of people (and...
Some time ago, in Kort 296, I noted that the 150th anniversary of the WPU, the Universal Postal Union, would certainly be celebrated by post by a number of countries. In the meantime, the United Nations (May 30) and Belgium (June 10)...
For over thirty years, the UNPA, the United Nations Postal Administration, has been issuing sheets dedicated to endangered animals and plants. The 2024 edition is scheduled for April 28, and once again the set is impressive. As usual, three...
In 296 I reported that a number of countries will almost certainly pay postal attention to the 75th anniversary of NATO. Luxembourg already registered on March 12 with a 1,40 euro stamp bearing the NATO logo. Norway has for...
Are you also listening to the final hours of the list of lists: Top 2000. In 2023, this list will be broadcast for the 25th time. It is now a multi-media event compared to the first edition in 1999....
You all know the story of Santa Claus. An old man with a long, white beard who lives at the North Pole. Together with his elves, all the presents for the children are kept safe. To then deliver them on Christmas Eve with...
Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world. The differences relate to historical Christmas figures, food and drink, and additional holidays. The celebrations in the Scandinavian countries are impressive. Combined with the cold temperatures, this creates a...
Every year, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport organizes the Week Against Loneliness. In 2023, this campaign week takes place from September 28 to October 4. During this edition, attention is paid not only to loneliness among...
I previously wrote about the mega-events Sail Den Helder and Navy Days from June 29 to July 2, 2023. Den Helder hosts more than 40 ships and is an international event. In this blog, six important Tall Ships that you...
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