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A very warm welcome to FEPA

The Federation of European Philatelic Associations

Bill Hedley

I am Bill Hedley, President of FEPA, and I am delighted to welcome you to our website.

For 30 years FEPA has been helping the national philatelic organisations in 45 countries to promote the wonderful world of philately.

Culturally fascinating, therapeutic, a route to lifelong learning, and with a strong social network, it offers something for everybody.

Our website brings you the latest news about European Philately as well as our FEPA NEWS magazine, published twice a year.

Also here is information on forthcoming exhibitions, and about us – as well as links to the national organisations who are members of FEPA.

Latest News from the Federation of European Philatelic Associations

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BEPHILA 2026

BEPHILA 2026 is a Bilateral Stamp Exhibition between Germany and Sweden, taking place from 17 to 19 July 2026 in the Sparkassen-Arena Bernau, located at Ladeburger Dreieck, 16321 Bernau near Berlin. The Berlin Philatelic Exhibition (BEPHILA)…

Latest news from the Museum of Philately

President Simon Martin-Redman FRPSL has shared the latest from the Museum of Philately. More and more great philatelists from around the world have uploaded their collections to the Museum's website. The latest additions include Gordon Eubanks…
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ABRIA 2025: Innovative arrangement for dealer stands

In their latest newsletter, ABRIA 2025 organisers made an unusual announcement regarding dealer registration: Anyone who downloads the registration form for dealers from the exhibition's homepage will notice a particularly interesting phrasing:…
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BALKANFILA XX in November in Thessaloniki

BALKANFILA XX opening ceremony is just 35 days away. There is still time to gather your family, buy your tickets, and start packing. The organisers say there is a good chance you will experience one of the most memorable philatelic visits of…
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DOBRICH FILEX 2024

Francisc Ambrus, Romania, circulated the following report: DOBRICH FILEX 2024 was a national Maximaphily exhibition with international participation, celebrating 145 years since the independence of Bulgaria and the introduction of the first…
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APATIN 2024: A competitive virtual exhibition

Information received from Zeljko Popovic, Serbia: Over the past few years, three online philatelic exhibitions have been held in Apatin. The organisers' intention is to make a big step forward by presenting the APATIN 2024 online exhibition…
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FEPA-supported Seminars and FEPA Congress in HAFNIA 24

FEPA Congress 2024 in HAFNIA 24 We are looking forward to welcoming delegates from more than 30 FEPA Members at our annual Congress in Copenhagen where we will review progress and discuss plans for the next two years. FEPA-supported seminars…
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BERGAMOFIL 2024

The”Multiarea-palasettembre” exhibition centre in Chiuduno, near Bergamo, hosted “Bergamofil 2024” from September 27 to 29. This “66th Philatelic Convention and Exhibition” included the traditional trade event and one of the yearly…
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Display Your Way at Stampex

Received from the PTS and Stampex International: Your chance to display at Stampex this month After the success of Display Your Way at Virtual Stampex, we are bringing our Display Your Way concept to our in person Stampex at the BDC event…
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BOSTON 2026 presented by Yamil Kouri (Video)

On 25th September, Yamil Kouri, President and General Commissioner of BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO, was invited by The Collectors Club in New York and spoke on camera about the latest updates regarding the upcoming exhibition. In summary, the main…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletters #14 & 15

Newsletter #14 Souvenirs at HAFNIA 24 Copenhagen, 28 September 2024 HAFNIA 24 mini sheet On 1 October, PostNord Denmark published a second exhibition block on the occasion of HAFNIA 24. The block is similar to the first block, which was published…
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The ‘Augusto Massari’ Prize 2024

The 23nd edition of the ‘Augusto Massari’ Prize for music philately took place in Vasto on the occasion of the VASTOPHIL 2024 national exhibition (from 20 to 22 September 2024, at Palazzo d’Avalos, on the initiative of the ‘Nino Piccirilli’…
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Smart@Ulm: Hybrid Exhibition for Youngsters

Dittmar Wöhlert of Landesring Süd-West e.V. has sent us the following Press Release: On September 21 at 4 p.m., the first hybrid stamp exhibition for young people will enter the next phase: smart@Ulm will open and then go online. After the…
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MIDPEX 2025 Going Ahead

MIDPEX is the biennial exhibition first held in 1995 and attended by stamp collectors from across the UK. It brings together Specialist Societies with local, national and international dealers covering all aspects of Philately. The spacious…

European Academy of Philately (AEP): A brand new website

The European Academy of Philately (AEP) has revitalised, improved, and modernised its bilingual (French, English) website. Data migration is still underway and is expected to be completed soon. Most entries in the Academy, Members, Publications,…
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HAFNIA 24: Danish Philatelic Literature Display

Chris King RDP Hon FRPSL has circulated a 181-page Handbook on Danish Philatelic Literature, comprising: Philatelic Literature: - The First Danish Stamp Album - Handbooks, Monographs, and Catalogues - Philatelic Periodicals and Journals Official…
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Darin P. Cherniwhan will talk about Digital Philately

John Davies RDP has sent us the details about the forthcoming Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS) meetings. On Saturday, 14 December, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (London time), Darin P. Cherniwhan will give a presentation on Digital Philately…
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Balkanfila Newsletter No. 5

With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the 20th edition of the Balkanfila exhibition in Thessaloniki, the current newsletter presents a comprehensive narrative covering its history from the first edition in Varna in 1965 to last…
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EXFILNA 2024, 2-6 October

The Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI) website reports: The 62nd National Philatelic Exhibition, EXFILNA 2024, organized by FESOFI, CORREOS, and the Vallisoletano Philatelic Group (EXFILNA 92, EXFILNA 04, and EXFILNA 2011), with the collaboration…
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AMSIPEX-25 Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition

AMSIPEX-25 is a virtual exhibition organised by the Air Mail Society of India Foundation (AMSI) to celebrate World Air Mail Day (18th February). It will run from 15 to 23 February 2025. Exhibitors from all over the world are invited to participate…
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Timbres-Passion 2022, Châlons-en-Champagne, France, in October

In a few weeks, Timbres Passion 2024 will open its doors! Under the patronage of the French Federation of Philatelic Associations (FFAP) and with the support of ADPhile, the Champagne-Ardenne Philatelic Group, and the City of Châlons-en-Champagne,…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #13

Newsletter #13 One month to HAFNIA 24 Copenhagen, 17 September 2024 Today there is only one month until we open the doors for HAFNIA 24 in Øksnehallen, Copenhagen. We are so excited and looking forward to see you there. There are lots of…
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Søren Christian Jensen receives the Denmark Medal

At its 7th September meeting in Nyborg, the Danish Philatelic Association (DFF) awarded the Denmark Medal to Søren Christian Jensen. The reasons quoted were the recipient's work for Danish philately, his collections, articles, and books. The…
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ALPEN-ADRIA 2024 Awards

ALPEN-ADRIA 2024 multinational exhibition was held in Amberg, Germany, between 13 and 15 September. The Grand Prix was awarded to Artur Banas for his exhibit "Alpine Skiing – One of the Most Popular Winter Sports". The six-member jury was…
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AIEP Platinum Jubilee Congress

The Association Internationale des Experts en Philatelie (AIEP) will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Copenhagen, during HAFNIA 24. The Platinum Jubilee Congress will take place on Saturday, 19  October 2024. The programme includes: …
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First ChatBot for Philately on Philately.live!

Philately.Live has announced the first ChatBot for Philately. Droege Computing has announced the first AI-powered assistant! "Phil", as he is known, has been trained on content derived from the 2,500 Philatelic websites that comprise the current…
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Tribute to Guglielmo Marconi

A group of five organisations active in philately and postal history agreed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Marconi’s birth with a special presentation. The Philatelic Society “Guglielmo Marconi” of Sasso Marconi, Prato’s Institute…
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EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 Catalogue and Palmares

In his greetings in the exhibition catalogue, Bojan Bračič, president of the Slovenian Philatelic Federation, reminds us that the regular biennial One-Frame exhibition in Slovenia was established in 2003.  Twenty-one years later, the exhibition…
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FIP releases Flash magazine No. 137

Here is the latest issue of Flash, the house organ of International Philatelic Federation (FIP), featuring: Highlights of the FIP Board meetings. The FIP Roundtable and the Jury Academy, both held in Bucharest. Introduction of…

Letters are tangible works of art as unique as your fingerprints

The following excerpts are from a short story published on the Guardian website in 2017: When Kiran Sidhu rediscovered letters her aunt had written 20 years ago, she could picture her and hear her voice. The discovery transported her to a precious…
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FEPA Congress 2022, Liberec, Czechia

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Upcoming Philatelic Exhibitions and Events

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HAFNIA 24
17–20.10.2024
FEPA PATRONAGE

FEPA CONGRESS 2024
19.10.2024

BALKANFILA XX
13–16.11.2024
FEPA RECOGNITION

MONACOPHIL 2024
5–7.12.2024
FEPA RECOGNITION

URUGUAY 2025
17–22.2.2025
FIP PATRONAGE

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