
FEPA News Magazine No 31
Printed the new issue of "FEPA News" Magazine of the 2nd Semester of the Year, now is also available here the electronic version.

Thematic International Exhibition “EXPHIMO 2017”
From the 3rd to the 5th of June 2017 took place the annual thematic international exhibition of the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) in Bad Mondorf, organized by Philcolux, with the active participation of the VPhA, the working groups of the German Federation.

The jewels of Hungarian Philately at the Exhibition Commemorative of the 150 Years of Hungarian Stamp printing
During the process of Austro-Hungarian Compromise, under the temporary postal treaty, the Hungarian Post regained its independence on 1 May 1867.

The definitive “Thurn and Taxis”
This book of almost 500 pages is for many reasons exceptional. On the one hand because of its content and on the other for its first-class design which can hardly be surpassed – and last but not least because of its sponsor who enabled the publication of this Din A4 hardcover book: Christoph Gärtner.

Presented the FEPA Awards 2016
Most of the annual Awards were presented at the FEPA Congress. The Medals and the Certificates were handed out at the Congress held in Tampere, Finland on the 28th of May.

International Exhibition of Philatelic Literature “ITALIA 2018”
The Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies organises the international exhibition of philatelic literature “Italia 2018” which will be held in Milan in March 2018, in the framework of the philatelic event Milanofil (a large trade convention with international attendance).

NEWS FROM CROATIA
The Croatian Federation has a new name and a new Board. It is the Croatian Federation of Philatelists, with Mr. Nenad Rogina as President. You can see here the whole Board. Also for the first time in Croatia has been published a book about introducing philately for the youth and beginners…

Minutes of the 2017 FEPA Congress, Tampere May 28th 2017
Were present 39 out of the 43 National FEPA Members, which means 90,7 % attendance. So, all decisions of the Congress were valid. Also attended the Congress 14 Observers nominated by their respective FEPA National Federations, Associations or Unions. The whole minutes of the Congress.

John Daes, Hellenic postal rates 1828-1875
Following six years of painstaking study and exhaustive research, John Daes, presented us with a ground-breaking addition to international literature: Hellenic postal rates 1828-1875, Volume A (1828-1861), 569 pages; Volume B (1861-1875) 659 pages; the list of contents and some comments are also translated into English.

New Board 2017-2021 of the Belgian Federation
Last February we informed of the election of Mr. Ivan Van Damme as President of the Belgian Federation for the period 2017-2021. Now has been elected the rest of the New Board.

Michael Adler deceased – A huge loss for philately
We are informed that has passed away Michael Adler, FEPA, Vice-President 1992 to 1994, FEPA President from 1994 to 1995 and after 2001 again Vice-President. Great philatelist and great person. Rest in peace.

NORDIA 2017: Another FEPA exciting exhibition is coming !
Just finishing the extraordinary FINLANDIA 2017, and we are receiving updated information about another exciting FEPA Exhibition in the Nordic countries: The Nordic Stamp show, NORDIA 2017 and the 4th International Polar Philatelic Exhibition that will take place in the city of Vejle, Denmark, on Oct. 27 - 29.
