Postcrossing is an international postcard exchange project. It was founded on July 14, 2005, by Paulo Magalhães, who is from Portugal. So, it has now been around for 20 years! Postcrossing has since grown into an exchange project with over 804.740 users (November 2023) from 209...
Victory Day in Europe is the day on which the Allies officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Germany to its armed forces on Tuesday, May 8, 1945. This day marked the official surrender of all German military operations. That...
The 2022 European Championships will be held in Munich from August 11 to 21, 2022. The European Swimming Championships are also taking place simultaneously in Rome. NOS, German television, and the BBC are dedicating extensive live coverage to both...
It's a celebration again during National Windmill Day 2022! Hundreds of windmills open their doors and turn on May 14 and 15. Throughout the country, there are fun activities at the windmills, so take a quick look at what's on at...
On March 18, 2022, we will celebrate an extra festive National Pancake Day. It will be the 15th time we are organizing this heartwarming celebration! Therefore, not only will pancakes be baked, but the children will also sing a special anniversary song for...
You often hear about the UNHCR in the media. On March 16, 2022 (the 21st day of the war), the UNHCR (the UN refugee agency) reports that 3 million civilians have already fled from Ukraine to the neighboring countries of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania...
Saint Martin is the patron saint of Utrecht. He shared his cloak with a beggar, and the diagonally cut red and white can be seen everywhere in the municipality, for example in the city flag, the municipal coat of arms, and the shirts of FC Utrecht....
Finding a postcard in our mailbox is pure delight! From the carefully handwritten messages to the colorful images and stamps, postcards are little surprises that surprise, inspire, and connect us. On October 1, 2021, 'World Postcard...' will be launched worldwide.
39 participants are competing in the Rotterdam AHOY during the 65th Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Two semi-finals on May 18 and 20 and the grand final on May 22, 2021. In total, 26 participants / countries are in the...
In the month of March, more international sporting events are being held again. While the focus during the previous two months was on winter sports, athletes are now heading outdoors for events such as the spring classics (cycling). TeamNL has a great chance of winning medals during the...
Have you ever heard that International Polar Bear Day is celebrated every year on February 27? Have you seen polar bears during your vacation in the Arctic, Greenland, Norway (Svalbard), Russia, the USA (Alaska), or Canada? Otherwise, you can in...
Marie Curie is prominently depicted on a Polish sheet from 1948 and is therefore included as the first page in my collection about her. Furthermore, Chopin is depicted in the upper right, a Pole who is also widely known here for his fantastic music. I...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. The Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland, issues a stamp every year featuring...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. On the occasion of the World Philatelic Exhibition in Singapore, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia have a joint...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Azerbaijan issued this block with the theme of oil refineries in the Caspian Sea. ...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Argentina has a long tradition when it comes to stamps of Antarctica. The country has...
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