Austria: Mozart in Salzburg
Salzburg is the Mozart city, with the house in which Mozart was born, the house where he lived, the Mozarteum International Foundation, the Mozart family grave and so on. Wherever you go in Salzburg, you will find traces of the composer, and the 250th anniversary of his birth is yet another occasion to present the composer as the city's son.
POST.AT
June 30, 2006
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Celebrating 100 years of mapping
On Friday, June 30, Canada Post will issue a single domestic rate (51 cents) stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Atlas of Canada. The stamp will be unveiled at GeoTec, the largest geospatial technology event ever held in Canada, on June 19. The conference takes place in Ottawa, from June 18 to 21, 2006.
CANADAPOST.CA
June 30, 2006
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Canada Post launches new stamps honoring the Snowbirds
Saturday morning they will take to the skies - a true Canadian tradition that will signal the start of Canada Day celebrations in the Nation's Capital and across the country. Today, they will be commemorated on Canada's newest postage stamp. Canada Post is proud to issue two domestic-rate postage stamps celebrating the achievements of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Canada's famous aerobatic team.
CANADAPOST.CA
June 29, 2006
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Austria: 60th Anniversary of the Federal Chamber of Industry and Commerce
One year after the celebrations for the founding of the Republic, the Federal Chamber of Industry and Commerce can also look back on 60 years of its existence. The statutory basis for the foundation of the Federal Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce Act was adopted by Parliament on July 24 1946.
POST.AT
June 28, 2006
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Austria: Patron Saints: St. Hemma
Born around 980, Hemma lost her parents at an early age, and was adopted by Emperor Heinrich II and his wife Kunigunde, who took her to the imperial court in Bamberg. As Countess von Friesach-Zeltschach, she married Count Wilhelm von der Sann, thus becoming one of the most powerful women in Carinthia.
POST.AT
June 27, 2006
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Border Guard
Hungary Post has for three years been issuing regular stamps as a mark of respect for the work of the Border Guard.
POSTA.HU
June 27, 2006
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Centennial of the Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary Post commemorates the centennial of the foundation of the Museum of Fine Arts by issuing a special miniature sheet of stamps.
POSTA.HU
June 23, 2006
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Hungary celebrate stamp day
Hungary Post celebrate Stamp Day on 23 June with the issue of two new stamps and a miniature sheet. The stamps depict four frescoes dating back to around 1490 whilst the sheet features images of Szentendre cathedral, also known as Belgrade church as it was largely built by descendents from the Serbian capital.
June 23, 2006
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New US issue to pack a punch. Super Heroes to feature on new stamps
USPS will issue a new set of twenty stamps on 20 July featuring a selection of DC Comics Super Heroes.
Ten of the stamps will depict portraits of the super heroes in action, whilst the other ten stamps will feature covers taken from the comics each character appears in.
June 20, 2006
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Monaco: 40th anniversary of the Prince Pierre Foundation
Grand-father of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, the Prince Pierre largely contributed to the Art and Culture promotion in the Principality. He also led the Monegasque Delegation in UNESCO. The "Prince Pierre" Prize wished and renewed by the Prince Rainier III whose President is H.R.H. the Princess Caroline of Hanover, counts now a literary Prize, a music composition Prize and an international contemporary art Prize, all of them particularly prized, rewarding a career or a young talent.
OETP-MONACO.COM
June 19, 2006
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Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
The South African Post Office has issued a set of two stamps in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital on 18 June 2006. A special canceller and a commemorative envelope were also issued.
POSTOFFICE.CO.ZA
June 18, 2006
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Monaco: 2006 Television Festival
This event, that will take place at the Grimaldi Forum from June 26 until July 1, 2006, is the annual Rendez-vous that gathers the Television's professionals, B movie actors and emcees.
OETP-MONACO.COM
June 17, 2006
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Joint issue from Poland and China
Polish Post and China Post have teamed up to issue a new set of stamps depicting a selection of fabulous museum exhibits.
June 17, 2006
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Monaco: 400th anniversary of the birth of Pierre Corneille
In a XVIIth century that represents a turning point in the French literature, Corneille combines comedy with tragedy in the Theatre. His dramas illustrate the Human being's liberty to choose His destiny, with heroes looking after glory and respecting honour.
OETP-MONACO.COM
June 16, 2006
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Monaco: 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth
Wolgang Amadeus MOZART is at the origin of a turning point in music; this musician of genius, marked by the atmosphere of his time, left an unanimously recognized mark.
OETP-MONACO.COM
June 15, 2006
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Stamp portrait of football star
Do you have a hobby? Stamp Collecting? Football? Well, Pete Mason does both, and in an attempt to combine them he's made a massive stamp portrait of one of football's biggest stars - just in time for the World Cup!
BBC
June 14, 2006
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U.S. Postal Service reissues Ronald Reagan stamp in 39-cent denomination
Today, the U.S. Postal Service reissued the stamp honoring former President Ronald Reagan in Simi Valley, CA, at a First-Class postage rate of 39-cents. Reagan's patriotism, charisma and optimistic confidence rallied the nation and made him one of the most popular Presidents of the 20th century.
June 14, 2006
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Whale mail... Canada Post recognizes 50th anniversary of the Vancouver Aquarium
On June 15, Canada Post will issue a single domestic rate (51 cents) stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vancouver Aquarium. This centre is the nation's largest aquarium, and is home to more than 70,000 animals, from translucent jellyfish to Arctic beluga, tropical piranhas and Pacific salmon. In all, there are some 265 fish species, 237 invertebrate species, and 48 reptile and amphibian species, along with more than 20 marine mammal and bird species.
CANADAPOST.CA
June 13, 2006
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Centenary of the Bhambatha Rebellion
The South African Post Office has issued a stamp in commemoration of the Centenary of the Bhambatha Rebellion that took place on 10 June 1906.
POSTOFFICE.CO.ZA
June 09, 2006
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Jersey: Football World Cup
The 2006 Football World Cup, being held in Germany, will be marked with a Miniature Sheet containing one stamp.
One miniature Sheet – size 110mm x 75mm.
June 09, 2006
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Austrian Post on the Stock Exchange
On January 2006, the Austrian Council of Ministers decided to privatise a total of 49% of the Austrian Post via the stock exchange. This decision was the result of a long and well-considered process involving an optimum preparation of the Post Office.
POST.AT
June 08, 2006
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Hungary and Romania joint issue
Hungary and Romania Post are both issuing new stamps on 8 June to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the births of two major composers - Bela Bartok (Hungary) and George Enescu (Romania).
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
June 08, 2006
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Peel cars to be commemorated
Isle of Man Post is paying tribute to one of the most distinctive - and 'home grown' contributions to the automotive industry - Peel Cars.
June 08, 2006
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Austria: Formula 1 Legends
From 1968 to 1973, Jim Clark was the most successful Formula 1 driver with 25 Grand Prix victories. He was World Champion twice, in 1963 and 1965. Clark, a Scotsman, was born on March 3, 1936, and began his career with the Lotus team at the age of 20 and morally committed to this marque until his death on April 7 1968 in a crash in a Formula 2 race.
POST.AT
June 07, 2006
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Monaco: 20th Saber tournament 'Prince Albert Challenge'
Fencing has always been a fashionable sport in the Principality for several years and the commemorated competitive sport has a renowned international level. The appearance of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, in uniform, shows His highest interest in this sport.
OETP-MONACO.COM
June 06, 2006
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Austria: National Customs and Folklore Treasures
In ancient times, the region around the market town of Weitensfeld in the Gurk Valley was covered by dense forests, and served as a refuge for the Celts. The area probably began to be settled on a larger scale in the 12th century, with Weitensfeld being first mentioned in documents in 1131.
POST.AT
June 04, 2006
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Maori stamps won't be issued
New Zealand Post has withdrawn a series of stamps depicting Maori performing arts amid concerns the stamps are offensive.
RADIONZ.CO.NZ
June 02, 2006
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