The Fatah government's Palestine Post in Ramallah/al-Bireh has so far issued these series of stamps during 2014, further series are scheduled for later in the year: An exhibition was opened on 26.04.2014 in the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Bethlehem, part of the ROSSICA 2014 exhibition in Moscow. The Hamas government in Gaza has issued these series of stamps in 2014:
The ministry in Gaza, under nominal control of the Unity Government, has issued these series of stamps, already planned by the Hamas administration, in November 2014: Further plans published in 2012 included these topics: The Fight Against Smoking, The Massacre of Deir Yassin, Old Mosques, Arab Spring, Earth Day, Palestinian Children, and The Achievements of Municipalities. As of Summer 2014, issues on Women's Day, Prisoners' Day, and Earth Day were still in discussion. A trader's website palstamps.eu reported in November 2014 that "the remaining stocks of all issues prior to November 2014 were destroyed in the 2014 Israeli bombardment of Gaza during which period the post offices were bombed and/or shelled."
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A State is Born – The Birth of the State of Palestine 2013 (2014)
Palestine Post has issued in January 2014 the stamp series "A State is Born – The Birth of the State of Palestine" containing six stamps in two blocks. The issue was originally planned for 29.11.2013. Denominations are: 5x200 Mils (block 1), and 1,000 Mils (block 2).
The issue was designed by Yasser Majdi Khaldi (an archicture student and artist at AUC Cairo) and printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain: 30,000 copies of block 1 (5x200m) and 5,000 copies of block 2 (1x1,000m).
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Centenary of Abdel Rahim Mahmoud 2013 (2014)
Palestine Post has issued in January 2014 a stamp series celebrating the 100th birthday of the prominent poet and martyred freedom fighter Abd el-Rahim Mahmoud (عبد الرحيم محمود, Abdel Rahim Mahmoud, born 1913 in 'Anabta, died near Nazareth, 13.04.1948) originally planned for 13.07.2013.
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Fruits & Vegetables 2013 (2014)
According to reports the Gaza Ministry has issued during March 2014 a set of stamps depicting fruits and vegetables under the title "The National Product = Decision". The six stamps, are denominated at 50, 100, 150, 200, 500, and 1,000 Fils. 7,000 copies each were printed by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop in Gaza in sheets of 10 (2x5). Depicted are:
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Stars in the Sky of Palestine (Child Martyrs) 2013 (2014)
According to reports the Gaza Ministry has issued during March 2014 a set of stamps depicting child martyrs under the title "Stars in the Sky of Palestine". The four stamps are denominated at 150, 300, 500, and 750 Fils. 7,000 copies each were printed by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop in Gaza in sheets of 10 (2x5). The series was originally planned for September 2013, and the FDC shows a postmark dated 30.09.2013. Depicted are:
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Old Gaza Landmarks 2013 (2014)
According to reports the Gaza Ministry has issued during March 2014 a set of stamps depicting buildings and monuments in Gaza under the title "Old Gaza Landmarks". The four stamps are denominated at 150, 250, 500, and 1,000 Fils. 7,000 (?) copies each were printed by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop in Gaza in sheets of 10 (2x5). The series was originally planned for December 2013, and the FDC shows a postmark dated 11.12.2013. Depicted are:
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Shared History: Palestine and Turkey 2013 (2014)
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Zobbel | Value | Size | Perfor. | Printed | Notes |
316 | 1,000m | 41.2x26.1mm | K 13.5x13.75 | 20,000 | Block: Zobbel Bl. 44 (118.8-120.2x70.8mm) |
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Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has issued a stamp series on "Palestinian Prisoners' Day" (يوم الأسير الفلسطيني) on 17.04.2014. The series consists of three stamps (denominated at 200, 360, 600 Fils) and a block (1,200 Fils) totalling 2,360 Fils in value. Designer: Anas Maraqa. Printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain (offset): 20,000 stamps and 2,000 blocks. Depicted are:
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International Philatelic Exhibition
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International Philatelic Exhibition in RCSC in Bethlehem
On April 26, a philatelic exhibition was opened with the support of the Russian National Academy of Philately, the Palestinian Ministry of Culture and the Palestinian Ministry of Communications and Information at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Bethlehem. The exhibition was dedicated both to the 100th anniversary of the first Russian charity stamps which appeared in connection with the outbreak of the First World War, and to the revival of the tradition of Russian pilgrimages in the Holy Land. The event began with welcoming speeches given by the director of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Bethlehem Sergei Shapovalov, the Palestinian Director-General for Heritage Yousef Al-Tarturi, the Director-General of Palestine Post Fathi Abu Shbak, representative of the Palestinian Association of Philatelists Faek Mizied, the President of the Russian National Academy of Philately Andrew Strygina, and by the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Academy, Honoured Architect of Russia, Sergey Tkachenko. In the course of the exhibition, cards and vignettes of the pilgrims post were stamped in an official ceremony with a postmark designed especially for this event. At the end of the official part, diplomas and certificates were awarded to participants and organizers of the exhibition, which is of particular importance for philatelists in Russia and Palestine, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of Palestinian pilgrimage mail. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Palestine, Ministry of Communications and Information of Palestine, by the President and members of the Russian National Academy of Philately, representatives of the Coordinating Council of Russian compatriots residing in the territory of Palestine, the Alumni Association of Russian-speaking universities and many others for whom the stamps are not just collectibles, but also part of the cultural heritage of both Russia and Palestine. The opening was covered by state owned and private mass media, after the tour of the exhibition the Russian philatelists gave interviews to the local media. Source: Международная филателистическая выставка |
External links:
• International Philatelic Exhibition in RCSC in Bethlehem (Rossotrudnitshestvo)
• International Philatelic Exhibition (Rossotrudnitshestvo)
• Official Report (Palestine Post)
• ROSSICA 2014 (Russian Academy of Philately)
• Rossica 2014: International Literature Exhibition in Moscow (27–29th October) (AIJP website)
Many thanks to Jan R. Blok and Thomas Schubert for providing information and material.
EuroMed Postal 2014
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The first Euro-Mediterranean conference on the Postal Sector was held in Marseille, France, on 23–25.10.2013, organized by Postal Union for the Mediterranean (PUMed, est. 2011, headquarters: Malta) and La Groupe La Poste (French state post). PUMed member countries: Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey. The stamp was designed by Amani Ahmed Ali (Amani Salama, Amani Salamah) of Egypt Post, and several PUMed countries have issued this design: Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Slovenia, and Syria. |
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• البريد الفلسطيني يصدر طابع الأورومتوسطي (Palestine Post website)
• Émission commune "Euromed Postal" de Palestine (Eric Contesse blog)
• Multination issues feature the Mediterranean, flowers, music by Denise McCarty (Linns.com)
• Egypt to Design First EUROMED Postal Stamp (Egypt Ministry of Communications and Information Technology)
• Euromed Postal (philatelism.com)
• EuroMed Postal Union - PUMed (official website, Facebook)
• First Euro-Mediterranean conference on the Postal Sector (official website, no longer exists)
• Euromed Postal: 18 countries, one common goal (Monaco Post)
Zobbel | Value | Size | Perfor. | Printed | Notes |
322 | 500 f | 50.4x30.4mm | K 12.75:13.25 | 20,000 |
The Centennial of Palestinian Scouts 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has publically unveiled on 13.11.2013 the block (1,000 Fils) commemorating the "Centenery of the Palestinian Scout Movement". Details were unclear, the block remained unissued. Please see the report on the ceremony of issue on the ministry's website.
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The Popular Resistance of Bab al-Shams 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has released on 1.09.2014 as stamp series commemorating "The Popular Resistance of Bab al-Shams" conisting of two stamps and one block. Denominations are: 60 and 920 Mils (stamps), and 1,500 Mils (block). Printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain in sheets of 10 (5x2): 10,000 stamps each and 2,000 blocks.
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Pope Francis' Historical Visit 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post plans to commemorate the Pope Francis' Visit to the Holy Land in late May 2014 with a series of stamps. Details remained largely unconfirmed until August. The series was finally issued on 1.09.2014 entitled "Historical Visit 2014" conisting of two stamps and one block. The stamps were designed by Anas Maraqa, Maha Saca, and Taizeer al-Masria. Denominations are: 250 and 480 Mils (stamps), and 1,500 Mils (block). Printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain in sheets of 10 (5x2): 10,000 stamps each and 2,000 blocks. The visit, under the motto "Ut Unum Sint" (or "So that Christians may be one") is officialy described as "Pilgrimage of His Holiness Francis in the Holy Land on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (May 24–26, 2014)". Pope Francis will visit Jordan on 24.05.2014, arrive in Bethlehem in the morning of 25.05.2014, visit various sites (Casa Nova, Church of the Nativity, President's Palace, Phoenix Centre Deheisheh), hold mass in Manger Square, and leave for West Jerusalem and occupied East Jerusalem, as well as Israel, in the afternoon.
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Pope's Ready For Historic Trip To The Holy Land As Itinerary Announced
(Milan/k.c.) On Sunday, the Pope will leave Jordan’s Queen Alia airport and fly 75 kilometers by helicopter directly to Bethlehem where he will meet with Palestinian State President Mahmoud Abbas. Francis will address Palestinian authorities and celebrate Mass in Manger Square. To close the Holy Mass in Manger Square, Francis will recite the Regina Caeli or the Queen of Heaven, an ancient Latin Hymn dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Francis will then share a lunch with families from Palestine in the Franciscan convent of Casa Nova in Bethlehem and then retire for "private time" in the Church of the Nativity, possibly the oldest existing church in the world and a site that is located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus. In keeping with his signature humanitarian approach, Francis will meet with children from three West Bank refugee camps – Dheisheh, Aida and Beit Jibrin. During a highly symbolic visit to Italy's island of Lampedusa last July, his first official trip outside of the Italian mainland as pontiff, he called for understanding and solidarity for refugees around the world and has been a powerful voice in promoting assistance for displaced persons. [...] |
Pilgrimage of His Holiness Francis in the Holy Land on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (May 24 – 26, 2014) – Program, 27.3.2014 [...]
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014 [...] Source:
Pope Francis in the Holy Land 2014 (27.03.2014) |
70 Years Arab Lawyers Union 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has released on 1.09.2014 a stamp block commemorating "70 Years of the Establisment of the Arab Lawyers Union" containing one stamp denominated at 1,200 Mils. The block was designed by Anas Maraqa and 5,000 copies were printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain. The Arab Lawyers' Union (ALU) or Union des avocats arabes (UAA) is an international Arab non-governmental organization founded in 1944, made up of unions and associations of lawyers elected in the Arab world; based in Cairo, it has a consultative status with the UN, UNESCO, the African Union and other organisations.
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The National Reading Campaign in the Palestinian Society 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has, in collaboration with the Tamer Institute for Community Education, released on 22.10.2014 a stamp series on the topic of "The National Reading Campaign in the Palestinian Society" conisting of two stamps and one block. The stamps were designed by Anas Maraqa based on children's paintings (by Tamer Mousa & Nadina Sudani), the block on a TAMER poster. Denominations are: 200 and 250 Mils (stamps), and 1,000 Mils (block). Printed in offset by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain in sheets of 10 (5x2): 10,000 stamps each and 3,000 blocks.
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According to reports, the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology in Gaza has issued in November 2014 a series of stamps under slogan "Palestinian Prisoner's Day". It consists of 4 stamps denominated at 50, 150, 500, and 1,000 Mils, printed in sheets of ten (5x2). Designer: Zuhdi al-Adawy (Ministry of Culture). 7,000 stamps of each value were printed locally by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop, Remal. The nominal issue date is 17.04.2014, the actual Palestinian Prisoner's Day (postmark on FDC).
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According to reports, the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology in Gaza has issued in November 2014 a series of stamps under slogan "66th Anniversary of Nakba". It consists of 4 stamps denominated at 50, 150, 250, and 500 Mils, and one block denominated at 2,000 Mils.
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According to reports, the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology in Gaza has issued in November 2014 a series of stamps under slogan "Earth Day" commemorating the annual Palestine Land Day (يوم الأرض) on 30th March. It consists of 4 stamps denominated at 150, 250, 750 and 1,000 Mils. Designer: Zuhi al-Adawy (Ministry of Culture). 7,000 stamps of each value were printed locally by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop, Remal. The nominal issue date is 17.04.2014 (postmark on FDC).
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According to reports, the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology in Gaza has issued in November 2014 a series of stamps under slogan "The Palestine International Film Festival for Children" (مهرجان فلسطين الدولي لسينما الأطفال). The festival was originally planned for 16-20.06.2013, but took place 20-23.11.2013 at the Holst Park & Cultural Centre in Toffah, Gaza. The stamp series consists of 4 stamps denominated at 150, 500, 750, and 1,000 Mils, printed in shhets of ten (5x2). Designd by Jehad Asqoul (Ministry of Culture) and printed locally (7,000 of each value) by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop, Remal. The nominal issue date is 5.04.2014 (postmark on FDC).
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According to reports, the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology in Gaza has issued in November 2014 a block under slogan "Palestine Sport Entry to Guinness World Records" celebrating the record for the most people (2,400) running 100-metre-relays in 12 hours at al-Yarmouk Field, Gaza on 23.10.2010. It consists of a block denominated at 1,000 Mils. The block is sized xmm (exact size can vary) and unperforated. Only 1,000 copies were printed locally by Dar al-Arqam Library Printing Shop, Remal. The nominal issue date is 19.04.2014 (postmark on FDC). The previous record was set also in Gaza (2009: 1,675 runners). The 2010 event was timed to highlight the arrival of the Lifeline aid convoy in Gaza. There were sympathy runs organized in Birmingham, Bradford, Cardiff, Glasgow. The record was overtaken by "Padova for Children" in Italy on 1.06.2013 (2,407 runners).
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2014 International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2014
According to reports, Palestine Post has released in December 2014 a stamp series on the topic of "2014 - International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People" conisting of two stamps and one block. Issue day is 29.11.2014, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The issue was designed by Yasser Majdi Al-Khaldi (an archicture student and artist at AUC Cairo). Denominations are: 200 and 420 Mils (stamps), and 1,800 Mils (block). Printed by Oriental Security Printing Solution, Bahrain in sheets of 10 (5x2): 10,000 stamps each and 2,000 blocks.
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