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Åland 2025 Sepac stamp honours classic schoolhouse architecture

On 9 May, Åland Post releases this year’s Sepac stamp on an architecture theme. Åland artist Kjell Ekström has illustrated the Åland Lyceum, one of the best-known landmarks of Mariehamn and a beautiful example of early 20th century schoolhouse architecture.
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Åland Stone Age discovery on 2025 Europa stamp

On 9 May, Åland Post celebrates Åland archaeology with a stamp highlighting the Jettböle idol, one of Åland’s most unique archaeological finds. The stamp was created in classic engraving style by Swedish illustrator Fredrik Tjernström and is part of PostEurop’s
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Stamp highlights moped cars – a part of Åland youth culture

On 19 March, Åland Post releases a stamp highlighting moped cars – a popular means of transport among young people in Åland. “Moped cars are a familiar sight on the Åland roads, with an estimated one in three young people
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Åland Post releases imaginative stamp by Amanda Chanfreau in “Open Edition” series

On 19 March, Åland Post’s “Open Edition” stamp series continues with an edition by illustrator and tattoo artist Amanda Chanfreau with roots on Åland. She is the third artist to have had the opportunity to freely create an Åland motif,
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New 2025 Åland franking labels dive into the deep

On 3 February 2025, Åland Post releases a new series of franking labels on the theme Treasures of the sea, capturing life below the surface. “The sea and the water are omnipresent on Åland. With the new franking labels, we
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Knitting joy and Christmas traditions meet on the 2024 Åland Christmas stamps

On 23 October, Åland Post releases this year’s two Christmas stamps on the theme “knitted”, illustrated by stamp debutante Anna Pers Bräcke from Sweden. The stamp motifs are full of soft, cozy and home-knitted Christmas presents. “Sending Christmas cards is
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New stamp issue in Åland zodiac series explores Year of the Snake

  23 October sees the launch of this year’s miniature sheet in Åland Post’s stamp series featuring the Chinese zodiac animals and their odyssey through the Åland landscape. “The Year of the Snake is in turn to be featured in
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On the islet: stamp pays tribute to wild Åland archipelago nature

On 9 September, Åland Post once again issues a stamp with an Åland motif, freely created by an artist. “We are proud to present the second edition in our ‘Open Edition’ stamp series this year. Visual artist Carolina Sundelin’s stamp
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Stamp celebrating world’s largest regatta for sailing ships – The Tall Ships Races visit Åland

The stamp issue The Tall Ships Races will be released on 24 July when the world’s largest sailing regatta returns to Åland. “As a proud sponsor, Åland Post celebrates the event with a salty stamp created by Åland stamp veteran,
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Frej Liewendahl and Åland sports history honoured with a stamp – 100 years since Olympic debut in Paris

On 24 July, Åland Post releases a stamp to commemorate one of Åland’s first big sports stars, runner Frej Liewendahl. The issue coincides with the Paris Summer Olympics, exactly 100 years after Frej’s Olympic debut at the Paris Olympics in
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