Webinar: EU Customs Reform 2026 – Market Impact and Transition Management
18.04.2026 —
The recording of the UPU Consultative Committee webinar on EU Customs Reform 2026: Market Impact and Transition Management, held on 30 March 2026.
Bridging the digital divide via the Post
17.04.2026 — The latest data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has revealed that despite rapid growth in global connectivity, 2.2 billion people remain unconnected to the internet. This figure represents roughly a quarter of the global population, with most unconnected individuals living in low- and middle-income countries.
SAPOA Postal Forum mission report
16.04.2026 — This is the mission report by the CC Chair on the Southern African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) Postal Forum and 13th Annual Conference, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 4 to 6 March 2026. The report highlights major exchanges on partnerships, modernization, logistics, e-commerce and the evolving role of postal services in regional economic development.
African Postal Leaders Forum mission report
16.04.2026 — 
UPU achieves recognition under UN gender equality framework
30.03.2026 — The UPU’s commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women has been acknowledged under the UN System-wide Action Plan’s (UN-SWAP) second programme iteration, spearheaded by UN Women.
Post from (under) the sea? When Atlantis asked to join the UPU
30.03.2026 — Image: “Princess Marie” stamp series – private collection of V. Schicker
An unexpected letter sent in 1934 to the UPU International Bureau raised an unusual request: membership for the self-proclaimed “Principality of Atlantis.” This historical piece retraces J. L. Mott’s attempt to establish a new state and join the global postal community, revealing a remarkable episode at the crossroads of diplomacy, myth and philately.
An unexpected letter sent in 1934 to the UPU International Bureau raised an unusual request: membership for the self-proclaimed “Principality of Atlantis.” This historical piece retraces J. L. Mott’s attempt to establish a new state and join the global postal community, revealing a remarkable episode at the crossroads of diplomacy, myth and philately.