#Serbia stamps
European Nature Conservation
Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia nominated natural resources Nature Park "Stara Planina" and landscape Zaovine for the World Network of Biosphere Reserves under the UNESCO program "Man and Biosphere" (MAB), due to their natural resources. NATURE PARK "Stara Planina" recognizable by its diverse geological structure with dominant rocks of red sandstone with a developed specific world of
EUROPE 2014 – Serbian Musical Instruments
Musical instrument is an important element of the musical tradition of a nation. Musical instruments take numerous forms, and by their origin they can be indigenous or adopted from another culture, but can also become national because of its use. According to classification of musical instruments of Germam ethnomusicologists Curt Sachs and Erich M. Hornbostel, which takes as the criterion any mate
New Easter 2014 stamps from Serbia
Easter Sunday is the date of the annual celebration of Christ's resurrection. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Easter on the basis of the Julian calendar. The date is not fixed, but denotes the same season of the year and the same relationship to the preceding astronomical full moon that occurred at the time of His resurrection in 30 A.D. Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. T
Serbia: 900 years since the birth of Stefan Nemanja
The founder of Nemanjić dynasty and creator of a powerful Serbian medieval country, Stefan Nemanja is one of the most important Serbian medieval rulers. The youngest of four sons of the nobleman Zavide, born on 1113, overthrew his eldest brother Tihomir from the power between 1166 and 1168, and even rejected the supreme power of Byzantium. The rule of Stefan Nemanja was marked with constant confli
160 years since the foundation of Kragujevac factory "ZASTAVA ARMS JSC"
After becoming the capital city, in 1818, as the geographic center of Serbia, Kragujevac was destinated for stronger development. The military industry was lanched because, in Serbia, in the those days, the process of liberation and gaining independence was a priority. On St. Petka, the 27th October 1853, the first cannons were successfully casted. The ceremony was attended by Prince Alexander Kar
Stamp Day: 170th Anniversary of the First Postal Law in Serbia
The preparations for introduction of the public postal traffic in Serbia started in 1835, upon adoption of the Sretenje Constitution, by which the Ministry of Internal Affairs (then so-called, Popečiteljstvo vnutrenih dela in Slavoserbian, the then literary language in Serbia) was appointed to impose order, organise and manage post offices. While the introduction of the public postal service was p
Serbia: Flora - Orchids stamps
Cymbidium Burgundian: The perfect harmony of sumptuous dark Burgundy color and captivating flower scent of this orchid make it one of the most favorite among luxury cut flowers, and it is particularly appreciated in the United States and Great Britain. It was created by multiple crossing of other hybrids which resulted not only in exceptional color and texture of the flowers but also in their vari
European Nature Protection stamps
In accordance with the initiatives to apply the European Landscape Convention in Serbia, the natural resources are presented on postal stamps as examples of care for sustainable development, thus joining values of natural and cultural heritage. However, these natural resources mark 50th anniversary from acquiring the status of Protected natural resource. The landscape of exceptional natural beauty
EUROPA 2013 – Serbian Postal Vehicles
Each year work group Post Europ for postage stamps and philately determines for its members a joint topic for the issuing of special issue stamps under the title "EUROPA". Thus for 2013, in order to celebrate 20th anniversary of Post Europ, the topic "Postal vehicles" has been chosen. Although the Postal & Telegraph herald, the official newspaper of the Postal & Telegraph department of the
Serbia: 75 Anniversary of the First World Philatelic Exhibition
First earthly philatelic exhibition (ZEFIB) was held in Belgrade from 12 to 29 September 1937 in the organization of Yugoslav philatelic union, which had at that time 26 members (companies) with 1150 registered philatelists. The exhibition was held in the building of the new University (Philology faculty today) on the King's square number 3 (Student's square today), while the grand opening was hel
