Latvia: Latvian Lighthouses - Roja Lighthouse FDC

On 8th September Latvijas Pasts issued the latest in their annual series commemorating Latvian Lighthouses. This issue features the Lighthouse of Roja. Roja is the administrative centre of Roja Municipality (Latvian: Rojas novads). About 6200 people are living in this Municipality and about 2500 in the city of Roja itself.

Stamps:
Latvian Lighthouses - Roja Lighthouse - Issued: 08-09-2017 with special first day of Issue postmark


Many thanks to Vera for this nice Cover!

Indonesia: Postcrossing Stamps

On 14 July 2017,  Pos Indonesia issued three (3) stamps and one minisheet dedicated to Postcrossing. These colourful stamps are illustrating travels through correspondence. The stamps are also commemorating the 12th Anniversary of Postcrossing. Now, Postcrossing got over 700.000 Member around the world in 214 Countries.

I'm happy to receive some Covers with the stamps from my indonesian friends:

All Stamps:
Postcrossing Strip of 3 - Issued: 14-07-2017
Postcrossing Minisheet - Issued: 14-07-2017


Many thanks to Jopi & Muhammad for the nice Covers!

Austria: EUROPA - "Castles"

Schönbrunn Palace (German: Schloss Schönbrunn) is a former imperial summer residence located in Vienna, Austria. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. Since the mid-1950s it has been a major tourist attraction. The history of the palace and its vast gardens spans over 300 years, reflecting the changing tastes, interests, and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs. This beautiful Palace was chosen by the The Austrian Post for their 2017 EUROPA theme.

Stamps:
2x EUROPA - Issued: 09-05-2017

Germany: 2017 G20 Hamburg Summit

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was the twelfth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), which was held on 7–8 July 2017, at Hamburg Messe, in the city of Hamburg, Germany. Apart from the recurring themes relating to global economic growth, international trade and financial market regulation, the G20 Hamburg summit was expected to focus on the following "issues of global significance":Migration, digitisation, occupation, health, Women's Economic Empowerment and development aid. In the weeks prior the summit and during the summit a lot of protest actions and marches took place. In total, more than 15,000 police were deployed from across the country, while 100,000 protesters attended.

Stamp:
German G20 Presidency - Issued: 01-03-2017

Vietnam: ASEAN 50th Anniversary

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation comprising ten Southeast Asian states which promotes Pan-Asianism and intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, military, educational and cultural integration amongst its members and Asian states. Since its formation on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, the organisation's membership has expanded to include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Its principal aims include accelerating economic growth, social progress, and sociocultural evolution among its members, alongside the protection of regional stability and the provision of a mechanism for member countries to resolve differences peacefully.

Stamps:
4x The 50th Anniversary of ASEAN - Joint ASEAN Issue - Issued: 08-08-2017


Many thanks to Huynh for this cover!

Germany: Fix and Foxi - First-Day-Cover

Fix und Foxi, created by the comic book editor Rolf Kauka, is one of the most successful and best known German comic series. The weekly magazine, taking its name from the two fox protagonists, was published for more than 40 years between 1953 and 1994. Re-christened Fix & Foxi, it was relaunched as a monthly magazine in 2000, 2005 and 2010 respectively. Since the end of 2010 publication has once again ceased.

I'm happy to receive this cover with special First-Day-Cancellation. The Facevalue of the stamp is 1,00 € (0,70 Cent as postage + additional 0,30 Cent for the "Stiftung für Philatelie und Postgeschichte")

Stamp:
Fix & Foxi - Issued: 07-09-2017 with special First Day of Issue postmark

Japan: Year of the Rooster

The Rooster is the tenth sign of the twelve year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac (and similar zodiacal systems) related to the Chinese calendar.  The name is also translated into English as Chicken. Rooster is the only bird included in the Chinese zodiac. However, the Chinese term is more generic, as it applies to barnyard fowl of either sex. The Rooster is strong and athletic. Great at sports. There are many football Athletes that became pro that are roosters. It is also said that the rooster is also incredibly smart.

I'm happy to receive this nice cover from Yokohama with minisheet stamp and beautiful postmark.

Stamp:
 Chinese New Year - Year of the Rooster (m/s) - Issued: 16-01-2017


Many thanks to Mitsuhiko for this nice Cover!

Poland: The 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions

Our Lady of Fatima is a Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary based on the famed Marian apparitions reported in 1917 by three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria, in Fátima, Portugal. The three children were Lúcia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Bishop José da Silva declared the miracle worthy of belief on 13 October 1930, officially permitting devotion within the Catholic Church. The event is commemorated each year on that same date.

This is a Joint Issue with Luxembourg, Portugal & Slovakia.

Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions - Issued: 12-03-2017


Many thanks to Roman for this nice Cover!