Cyprus Stamps Blog

17th March - New Issue Cyprus Stamps

Wed 10 Mar 2010 7:57:00

Forthcoming issue now available to pre-order at low prices - until 16th March 2010 The 2nd Republic of Cyprus stamps is due out on 17th March. Pre-order in advance and get the posted to you on the day of issue. All new issues are dispatched with new issue stamps on the envelope. 17th March issues are as follows: ...

Cyprus Stamps Blogspot posts

Tue 9 Mar 2010 8:30:00

Not entirely stamps related. In these posts you will find snippets of information related to what's happening in the small world of Cyprus, images/photos, stuff we've been doing and what other people have or have not been doing and more.... View or subscribe to Cyprus Stamps Blogspot postings . ...

The Stamp Store and more

Sat 20 Feb 2010 10:27:00

The Stamp Store & Other Guides to Collecting We've just opened a new store! Books on stamp collecting, stamp catalogues by Stanley Gibbons, Scott etc and related stamp items for the hobby and new collectors. Postcard collecting and Coin Collecting. All items in the store are independently supplied by Amazon UK and purchases must be made separately from Cyprus Stamps items. Visit us today! ...

Northern Cyprus First Day Covers

Sat 16 Jan 2010 0:00:00

First day covers from Northern Cyprus See the new look Shop page for North Cyprus (Turkish Cypriot) stamps and first day covers from the Northern occupied area of Cyprus. ...

Cyprus philateltist wins World Philatelic competition

Tue 5 Jan 2010 10:52:00

An excellent piece of news indeed! This should really put Cyprus on the map in the philately department... On top of the huge price brought by the "Aphrodite Collection" on 24th February 2009 in London - with that sale bringing in a fantastic total of £628,411 these are both massive achievements for our small island of Cyprus. Read all about it in the Cyprus Mail here ...

Season's Greetings from Cyprus Stamps

Sat 19 Dec 2009 10:04:00

We wish all our Cyprus stamps collectors and our future customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ...

Today's Birthday

Sat 12 Dec 2009 5:16:00

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Cyprus for your holidays?

Sun 6 Dec 2009 7:32:00

Christmas is coming and soon the television will be full of summer holiday adverts! Ready to make your holiday booking, fancy Cyprus this year but not sure where to start? You can't go far wrong if you read the Hotel Reviews first! Having worked for many years in UK Tour Operations, I've experienced first hand many holiday complaints & disappointments from angry holidaymakers. Don't make the same mistake - follow my rule: research, read and rel...

Cyprus - A Mediterranean Island (1940's video)

Mon 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00

A Fabulous Short Film - on Cyprus Courtesy of British Pathe films I came across this video film on one of my Cyprus forums and thought I would share it with you. Especially for one of our regular website visitors (John W) - just to show we're still looking after "your" island.... ...

Next Cyprus Stamp Issue Due - 12th November 2009

Wed 4 Nov 2009 0:00:00

November 2009 Cyprus Stamps Issue - available now on Pre-Order Christmas 2009 stamp issue plus an additional stamp release to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the European Court of Human Rights are available for pre-order now in Cyprus Stamps online shop. Pre-order prices are lower than the post issue stamps. Get yours at a lower price right now! Pre-orders must be received and paid for on or before 11th November. ...

Troodos Mountain Range - Geology and more

Tue 20 Oct 2009 0:00:00

Coming very soon to our Shop.... We now have available the latest rock sample collection from the famous Troodos Ophiolite sequence. Sadly, the collection is now down from 16 to 15 samples as one item is becoming scarce and the goverment have issued a notice to stop harvesting for a while. ...

Cyprus Voice For Animals

Tue 13 Oct 2009 0:00:00

I have this website on my Facebook page but after reading their article as publshed below, I thought the website Cyprus Voice For Animals truly deserved a link and a mention. Please read the article below and visit their website. The website is new so still quite basic, however you can make donations to help with the funding and there's also a link to a page on how and where to report Animal Cruelty in Cyprus. CVA article: We would like to announce to all citizens and foreign vi...

Current stamps used for mail out of Cyprus.

Sun 20 Sep 2009 0:00:00

What stamps do I need to send mail from Cyprus? If you want to have a reply returned to you from Cyprus or if you intend to send any mail whilst you are on holiday, you should remember that all post sent out of Cyprus must include the obligatory Refugee Fund Tax stamp. The current value of this stamp is €0,02c. Postage stamps in 2009 are available in the following denominations: €0,22c €0,26c €0,34c €0,51c €0,68c &...

2009 Francophonie Games - Cyprus Competes.

Thu 17 Sep 2009 0:00:00

Cyprus competes in Francophone Games CYPRIOT artists and sportsmen are gearing up for the 6th Jeux de la Francophonie or Francophone Games in Lebanon this month. It will be the first time the teams have been eligible to compete in the games since Cyprus' accession to the International Francophone Organisation in 2006. The four-yearly games bring together around 3000 competitors from 70 French speaking countries and consist of s...

Next Cyprus stamp issue for 2009

Thu 10 Sep 2009 0:00:00

Next first day of issue for Cyprus stamps in: Due out Thursday 12 November 2009 Watch this space for more news & updates on the latest stamp issues for Cyprus. ...

10 September 2009 - New Cyprus stamp release today!!

Thu 10 Sep 2009 0:00:00

Cyprus stamps issued 10 September 2009 We have them listed and available to buy in our online shop! Today sees the 3rd part of the set of Cyprus Through The Ages, available in sets and first day covers. Individual stamps all of same value of €0,43 and featuring: Ayia Paraskevi church - Yeroskipou, Monastery of St John Chrysostom Koutsoventis, The Coat of Arms of theLusignans, History (chronicle) of Leontios Machairas, Caterina Cornaro - Cession of C...

Getting Married, Civil Partnership or Special Occasion?

Thu 10 Sep 2009 0:00:00

Wedding Stationery - What A To Do! Well, it's almost 10yrs since we tied the knot at the Town Hall in Paphos, Cyprus. Ours was a simple affair with around half a dozen close friends and my stepson as our best man. We did it in a mixture of English and Cypriot style, with the best man presenting my bridal bouquet to me as I arrived at the wedding venue. I found a lovely website a couple of weeks ago which specialises in wedding st...

Paranormal Activities!

Tue 1 Sep 2009 0:00:00

Ghosties, ghouls & things that go bump in the night..... I found this one today, which I thought our readers may find interesting: If you're interested in all things psychic or paranormal, this will be right up your street: Premonition Radio & Investigation Team Don't say you weren't warned! If you live in the Malvern & Worcester areas of UK, you may never sleep again.... ...

SEO - what a nightmare!

Sat 29 Aug 2009 0:00:00

So, you want your own website? You may be very pleased to know getting your own website is the easy bit! Keeping it in the public eye and getting found in Search Engines is the most difficult part of owning & administering your own site. Be it self promotion, a small business or online shop - I've looked at many site checkers etc but have found this one below gives a more, all round report ...

1963 Boy Scouts mini sheet (SG231a)

Sat 29 Aug 2009 0:00:00

We have the much sought after Boy Scouts mini sheet from 1963 available to buy on our website! Find it in the Featured Item column on the left of the page or in the 1960's category listings. It's in MINT condition and cheaper to buy than anywhere on eBay in this condition!!! Get it now - only this one available. ...

Cyprus stamps due out 10 September 2009. Order Now at Low Prices!

Sat 29 Aug 2009 0:00:00

Available on Pre-Order until 8 September 2009 The latest issues of Cyprus stamps for 2009 Next release date: Thursday 10 September 2009 Domestic Fowl of Cyprus & Cyprus Through The Ages - Part III Visit our online shop and get yours by mail order now. Pre-order at low prices. ...

Rubbish Cyprus?

Tue 25 Aug 2009 0:00:00

Well, that's certainly what it looks like from here! I came across this website the other week and could not believe the amount of dumped rubbish & trash that has been photographed all across Cyprus! Truly a disappointing sight to behold. Have a look and see if you think the same: Cyprus Trash ...

Website of the Week

Tue 18 Aug 2009 0:00:00

Exactly what it says! Here you will find links and posts from other websites I've come across during my daily www visits. Unfortunately, I seem to have turned into a computer potato and spend around 18hrs of my days welded to the pc screen!! So, I thought I would share some of these sites with you all. Enjoy!! Kevin Talks Films Kevin is into modern film and tv series. German by birth, now living in Cyprus ...

Digg Me!

Mon 10 Aug 2009 0:00:00

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Cyprus is feelin' hot, hot, hot.....

Sun 26 Jul 2009 0:00:00

An extract taken from yesterday's online news: With temperatures and humidity levels expected to surpass 40 degrees over the weekend, the Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) has warned that it is not just those with vulnerable health who are at risk. It therefore issued an announcement with a number of precautionary measures civilians need to take during the heat wave to avoid possible health complications. Drink more water than you can take, it advised. At le...