Germany: Lufthansa Nonstop Flight LH640 Munich, Germany -> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Starting October 26, 2025, Lufthansa resumed nonstop flights between Munich and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The route had previously been suspended as part of the airline’s network consolidation and capacity adjustments during and after the global pandemic period. As the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is home to nearly eight million people and is known for its sustained growth, dynamic economy, and rich cultural heritage—making it an increasingly important hub for international business and investment. The purple postmark indicates that the flight was operated by D-AIXF, an Airbus A350-900 (A350-941) in the fleet of Lufthansa, bearing the name “Bochum.”

 

 

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Stamp:

World of Letters Definitive (1,25 €) - Issued: 01-03-2025

Poland: EUROPA 2025 - "National Archaeological Discoveries"

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2025 - "National Archaeological Discoveries" - Issued: 29-04-2025

Many thanks to Jeremy!

Philippines: Personalities - "Carlos Yulo" (First filipino gymnast to win Olympic gold medals)

Carlos Yulo (*16th February 2000) is the first filipino gymnast to win Olympic gold medals. He earned two titles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning gold in the men’s floor exercise and men’s vault.

 Stamp:

Personalities - "Carlos Yulo" (s/s) - Issued: 24-04-2025 

Many thanks to Danny!

 

In addition to Yulo’s victories, the Philippines also earned other medals in Paris, including a bronze medal by Aira Villegas in women’s boxing (flyweight division) and another bronze by Nesthy Petecio in women’s boxing (featherweight division).

 

Stamps:

Personalities - "Paris 2024 Medalists" - Issued: 24-014-2025

Many thanks to Ani!

Canada: Places of Pride

Released on May 30, 2025, Canada Post's "Places of Pride" stamp series commemorates four historic 2SLGBTQIA+ sites across Canada. The four Permanent™ domestic rate stamps, designed by Kelly Small and illustrated by Tim Singleton, honor landmarks of activism and community, including Club Carousel (Calgary), Hanlan’s Point Beach (Toronto), Truxx Bar (Montreal), and the 3rd North American Native Gay & Lesbian Gathering. 

Many thanks to Linda, for sending me this cover with her own designed offical postmark!

Stamps:

Places of Pride (from a set of 4) - Issued: 30-05-2025

Switzerland: Solidarity for Blatten

Blatten, a small village in the Swiss canton of Valais, was struck by a devastating landslide on 28 May 2025, when a collapse of the Birch Glacier buried most of the community under rock, ice, and debris, destroying homes and infrastructure. The disaster forced the evacuation of residents and shocked the nation as Switzerland rallied to support the affected families. As part of the relief effort, Swiss Post issued a special “Solidarity for Blatten” postage stamp in cooperation with the Swiss Red Cross. Every stamp sold contributes (CHF 5.00) directly to aid for those who lost their homes and possessions, turning the stamp into both a symbol of sympathy and a practical way to help.

 

Stamps:

Solidarity for Blatten - Issued: 01-08-2025

The 50th Anniversary of Swiss Radio International - Issued: 10-09-1985

Many thanks to Hansjürg!