Eight collector's stamps to promote the gardens of the Loire Valley castles

Through a new collector's edition of stamps, La Poste is honouring the gardens of the Loire Valley castles, true living works of art, shaped by history and nature. This limited edition illustrates the sites of the Loire Valley, between castles, exceptional gardens and remarkable landscapes.

A commemorative stamp is released for the 150th anniversary of the La Malagueta bullring

1,000 postcards and 5,000 personalised 'Your stamp' stamps have been issued, which will be delivered in an envelope designed for the occasion.

Peru celebrates 40 years of fraternity with the Arabian Gulf

The Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Hall of the Inca Garcilaso Cultural Center became the scene of a solemn and  fraternal ceremony: the commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of  diplomatic relations between Peru and three nations of the Arab Gulf, the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Eight excellences, one story: Made in Italy becomes the protagonist of Italian philately

The 2026 Italian philatelic program dedicates one of its most articulated and representative issues to the business world with the series "The excellence of the production system and Made in Italy", issued on 7 July 2026. The collection includes eight stamps, each dedicated to a company or reality that, through its history, has contributed to the economic, industrial and cultural development of the country. The initiative aims to enhance the Italian production fabric, made up of companies that have been able to establish themselves on international markets while maintaining a strong link with the territory and with the concept of quality that distinguishes the "Made in Italy" brand.

Asiago Philatelic Art Award: Sunday the 56th edition

The Asiago International Philatelic Art Prize has reached its 56^ this year edition. Promoted since 1971 by the Municipality of Asiago and the Philatelic and Numismatico Sette Comuni, in collaboration with the Olympic Academy of Vicenza, with the Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History and with the Unione Montana Spettabile Reggenza dei Sette Comuni, is the highest recognition given worldwide to postal administrations for the issuance of stamps.

Stamp prices rise as USPS seeks to offset costs

The U.S. Postal Service increased the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents on July 12, the latest rate adjustment as the agency works to address ongoing financial challenges.

Precedent in Russian philately: how a collector from Kazan won a dispute against a state issuer

This is the first court case on the inaccuracy of historical information on a state postage stamp

The 20th National China Philatelic Exhibition in Jinan 2026 concluded successfully

On July 14th, the five-day Jinan 2026 20th National Philatelic Exhibition concluded in Quancheng. This year's philatelic exhibition was centered around five major themed days: "Opening Day, Spring Charm Day, Youth Day, Member Day, and Closing Day." The series of activities was spectacular, offering philatelic enthusiasts nationwide a feast that combined cultural depth with contemporary freshness.