085 – Eagle over Europa

An unassuming envelope from 1943 shows how trade, propaganda, and control intertwined in the Nazi state. Fernet-Branca’s advertising eagle meets the Wehrmacht’s Reich eagle — a symbol of civic aspiration versus totalitarian surveillance. The sender’s address references Hans Schemm, a Nazi education ideologue and namesake of many streets and schools. Schemm was a key figure Read More …

Soccer Summer in Red and White

The excitement knows no bounds: Switzerland’s women’s national soccer team has just qualified for the quarterfinals of a European Championship for the very first time – and it happened on home soil, no less. What a start to a summer that is much more than just a sporting event: it’s a national celebration, a stage Read More …

June 2025 – Puzzle

Anyone who has experienced the Fürstensteig knows: this scenery is unforgettable. The new stamps beautifully capture that very atmosphere – the rugged cliffs, the sweeping panorama, and the mystical torchlight procession on Liechtenstein’s national holiday. And now, you can even piece it together! The puzzle featuring the four motifs “Sunset”, “Torchlight Procession”, “Sea of Fog” Read More …

Spring 2025

Philatelia Munich – Touchscreen, hustle and bustle & team spirit There was a lot going on in Munich! We had our new touchscreen with us for the first time and used it to present our three clubs – the screen not only flashed and lit up, but also provided plenty to talk about. It went Read More …

084 – The apollo butterfly

The Apollo butterfly, one of Europe’s most beautiful day-flying butterflies, is not only biologically fascinating but also highly endangered. In a personal retrospective, the author shares his breeding and observation experiences in Liechtenstein and issues a strong warning about the loss of valuable habitats – despite international species protection. Modern agriculture and habitat destruction continue Read More …

1938: The Rheinberger Block

When it comes to stamps from Liechtenstein, one particular item stands out: the so-called Rheinberger Block from 1938. It features the portrait of composer Josef Gabriel Rheinberger – but why? Neither his birth nor death was commemorated that year. There is no official explanation as to why he was chosen as the motif for the Read More …