 HayPost cancels stamped souvenir sheet at New York philatelic show May 30, 2016 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 29, the stamped souvenir sheet “Armenia at the World Stamp ShowYork 2016” was officially cancelled and put into circulation in New York on the sidelines of the biggest international philatelic exhibition, NY 2016. The stamp of the souvenir sheet depicts a New York skyscraper lit up with the colors of the Armenian flag. The stamp has the shape of an apple, symbolizing the New York City, which is commonly known as the Big Apple. The official cancellation ceremony was carried out by Armenia’s permanent representative to the United Nations Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and the Managing Director of HayPost Trust Management Juan Pablo Gechidjian. HayPost CJSC is participating in the biggest international philatelic exhibition – World Stamp Show - NY 2016. World Stamp Show -NY 2016 is a major once-a-decade eight day international philatelic exhibition set to take place from May 28 through June 4 in New York City, U.S. More than 120 philatelic associations and organizations and over 50 national postal operators from all over the world will take part in the event.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
