After a record-breaking 39 years as president of the Portuguese Philatelic Federation, Pedro Vaz Pereira stepped down and did not seek re-election. João Manuel Lopes Soeiro assumed the presidency following the elections held on 7 March. The new Board for the next four years is as follows:
President: João Manuel Lopes Soeiro
First Vice President: Raul Manuel Andrade Leitão
Second Vice President: Júlio Manuel Pedroso Maia
Treasurer: Rui Miguel Matos Alves
Secretary: José Manuel Martins da Silva Pereira
Member: António José Manso Cristóvão
Member: Vitor Manuel Peres Gonçalves
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Maksi Ravne 2026, the 5th Quadrennial inter-society philatelic exhibition of postcards, maximum cards and open philately with international participation, took place in Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia. The exhibition of promotional rank II was attended by 36 exhibitors from Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, North Macedonia, and Spain.
The Philatelic Society at Ravne na Koroškem, a recipient of the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation in 2019, has long been responsible for the youth philatelic circle at the local primary school, attended by 16 boys and girls. It was therefore no coincidence that the exhibition’s Commissioner General was himself a former participant. It was also particularly pleasing and encouraging that these youngsters contributed to the musical programme at the opening ceremony.
Veni Ferant, an expert on picture postcards, gave a presentation on postcards of Mt Saint Michel, emphasising research into the various publishers and printers and their techniques. One day of the exhibition was dedicated to the Postcrossing movement; this was the fifth meeting of postcrossers in Slovenia in the past three years.
The Philatelic Federation of South Africa (PFSA) has announced the eleventh South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, SAVPEX 2026, featuring one- or two-frame exhibits, which will be available for viewing on the PFSA website.
30 April 2026: Receipt of entry form and payment
25 May 2026: Receipt of uploaded exhibits
July 2026: Announcement of results
New President and Board for the Portuguese Philatelic Federation
After a record-breaking 39 years as president of the Portuguese Philatelic Federation, Pedro Vaz Pereira stepped down and did not seek re-election. João Manuel Lopes Soeiro assumed the presidency following the elections held on 7 March. The new Board for the next four years is as follows:
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MAKSI RAVNE 2026 in Slovenia
Maksi Ravne 2026, the 5th Quadrennial inter-society philatelic exhibition of postcards, maximum cards and open philately with international participation, took place in Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia. The exhibition of promotional rank II was attended by 36 exhibitors from Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, North Macedonia, and Spain.
The Philatelic Society at Ravne na Koroškem, a recipient of the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation in 2019, has long been responsible for the youth philatelic circle at the local primary school, attended by 16 boys and girls. It was therefore no coincidence that the exhibition’s Commissioner General was himself a former participant. It was also particularly pleasing and encouraging that these youngsters contributed to the musical programme at the opening ceremony.
Veni Ferant, an expert on picture postcards, gave a presentation on postcards of Mt Saint Michel, emphasising research into the various publishers and printers and their techniques. One day of the exhibition was dedicated to the Postcrossing movement; this was the fifth meeting of postcrossers in Slovenia in the past three years.
Results of Maksi Ravne 2026: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Maksi_Ravne_2026_palmares.pdf
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SAVPEX 2026 Virtual Philatelic Exhibiton in June
The Philatelic Federation of South Africa (PFSA) has announced the eleventh South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, SAVPEX 2026, featuring one- or two-frame exhibits, which will be available for viewing on the PFSA website.
30 April 2026: Receipt of entry form and payment
25 May 2026: Receipt of uploaded exhibits
July 2026: Announcement of results
The entry form and IREX are available on the PFSA website at https://stampssa.africa/savpex/
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