Author name: alexey

ROMFILATELIA, the specialized company in issuing and trading philatelic items in Romania, is launching the second part of postage stamps set marking the anniversary of some important Romanian and foreigner artists. The philatelic issue comprises four stamps dedicated to the following personalities: Issue date: 2004-08-01

Stephen the Great and Saint was ruler of Moldavia between 1457 and 1504. He carried many wars defending his country and the whole Christendom. For his actions he was named “Christ’s athlete”. Faithful Voivode Stephen build over 40 churches and monasteries, helped and rose many monasteries on the Holy Mountain Athos and in various countries,

Romania was involved in aeronautical industry since the beginning of 20th Century through people like Aurel Vlaicu or Traian Vuia. The TAROM Company, Romanian Air Transports, dates from September 18th 1954 and this year it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. At the beginning, TAROM was operating in just a few cities on internal and external