Another issue of the Balkanfila newsletter has recently been published, once again offering content as rich and engaging as in its preceding editions.
In his editorial, Christos Gikas reminds readers of the 60th anniversary of the Balkanfila exhibitions: “In 1965, the Union of Philatelists in Bulgaria had decided to organize a Philatelic Exhibition with the name ‘Balkanfila’ sending an open invitation to collectors of all Balkan countries. This idea was accepted with great enthusiasm by a number of Balkan Philatelic Federations. It was then decided to set up a similar exhibition every two years, in a different city each time, with the intention that all countries will take turns in hosting the event.”
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/srt_2025-800a.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2025-09-15 18:32:572025-09-20 19:19:38“What is Postal History?” at the Royal
In a festive and joyous atmosphere, on Saturday evening, 13 September, approximately 200 guests took their seats in the spacious dining hall on the first floor of MalmöMässan for the traditional Palmares dinner.
The highest honours were awarded to: GP National: Lennart Järnum, Sweden – Coat of Arms in skilling and öre denominations, 1855–1872. GP Nordic: Benny Winther, Danish West Indies, 1856–1917, Stamps and Postage Due GP International: Benny Winther, The Duchies of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg, 1850–1867 NORDIA 2025 Champion and winner of the Silver Postiljon: Kai Nieminen, Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856–1875.
Balkanfila Newsletter No. 10
Another issue of the Balkanfila newsletter has recently been published, once again offering content as rich and engaging as in its preceding editions.
In his editorial, Christos Gikas reminds readers of the 60th anniversary of the Balkanfila exhibitions: “In 1965, the Union of Philatelists in Bulgaria had decided to organize a Philatelic Exhibition with the name ‘Balkanfila’ sending an open invitation to collectors of all Balkan countries. This idea was accepted with great enthusiasm by a number of Balkan Philatelic Federations. It was then decided to set up a similar exhibition every two years, in a different city each time, with the intention that all countries will take turns in hosting the event.”
Newsletter No. 10: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/balkanfila_nsl_10.pdf
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“What is Postal History?” at the Royal
The Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a seminar on “What is Postal History?” on Wednesday, 24 September, at the Royal Philatelic Society.
The following topics will be covered:
Details: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/srt2025_programme.pdf
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NORDIA 2025 Awards
In a festive and joyous atmosphere, on Saturday evening, 13 September, approximately 200 guests took their seats in the spacious dining hall on the first floor of MalmöMässan for the traditional Palmares dinner.
The highest honours were awarded to:
GP National: Lennart Järnum, Sweden – Coat of Arms in skilling and öre denominations, 1855–1872.
GP Nordic: Benny Winther, Danish West Indies, 1856–1917, Stamps and Postage Due
GP International: Benny Winther, The Duchies of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg, 1850–1867
NORDIA 2025 Champion and winner of the Silver Postiljon: Kai Nieminen, Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856–1875.
The complete palmares booklet:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nordia2025_palmares.pdf
[photo credit: FEPA]
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