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Gunnar Dahlvig RDP has passed away.

We have been informed by his son Anders that Gunnar Dahlvig has died after a long fight against pancreatic cancer.

Gunnar was a specialist in thematic philately and was a prolific exhibitor and juror. He served in many roles and was Vice-President of the FIP Thematic Commission between 1992 and 2000. In 2000 he signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists and in 2013 he was awarded the FEPA Medal.

Giancarlo Morolli, who worked with him for many years, said:

Since we met at Praga 78 he was a real friend and an invaluable delegate and then a very supportive vice president of the FIP thematic Commission as well as a fine juror and lecturer. His contribution to the creation and the international development of the Open Class, as well as many other services to the world of national (e.g. President of the Swedish Federation) and international philately, resulted in his signature of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 2000. Furthermore, he was granted the FEPA medal 2013 for outstanding services to organized philately.’

R.I.P.

2.6.2020

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Estonia 2020 welcomes exhibits from all over the world

Tartu is waiting for the opening of the Estonia 2020 philatelic exhibition. Another philatelic exhibition organized by REFS “Estonia” will take place in Tartu between July 10 and 12, 2020. The traditions of the association’s philately exhibition date back to 1936. It is important to follow them even in difficult times.

The 27th Philatelic Exhibition Estonia 2020 will be held in Tartu from 10 to 12 July 2020 at the Estonian National Museum. More information can be found at https://refs.ee/en

Considering the current situation, the deadline for submitting applications for the exhibition has been extended to 15 June. The organizers of the exhibition will change the IREX rules accordingly. The exhibition is now open to all applicants who have previously received at least 70 points at a national exhibition. Applications can be sent to expo@refs.ee.

Estonia will gradually open up to the world after the COVID-19 outbreak. From 1 June, members of 25 EU (Austria, Bulgaria, Netherland, Horvatia, Island, Italy, Greece, Cypros, Lithuania, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Latvia. Malta, Norway, Poland, France, Rumenia, Germany, Slovakia, Finlandia, Switzerland, Denmark, Chech Republic, Hungaria) countries can enter Estonia without restrictions. The list is updated weekly. The rule is less than 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 2 weeks. Air connections to major European airports are recovering.

Each participant will be awarded a medal including the youth class. Eesti Post has completed a design of a postal stationery dedicated to the exhibition. During the exhibition is opening temporary postal Office with special cachet.

The second official RPSL meeting in Estonia will take place during the exhibition.

Additional information e-mail: info@refs.ee.

Kaido Andres

Medal of the Estonia 2020 exhibition

Postal stationery published by the Eesto Post for the exhibition.

2.6.2020

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COVID emergency marked by postal administrations

Postal administrations around the world have been marking the efforts made by so many people to combat the effects of COVID, a public health emergency unparalleled in living memory.

Vojtech Jankovic of the Slovak Federation has undertaken a survey of various issues that have been made in the form of stamps, miniature sheets, pre-paid cards, postmarks and other products in recent months and has produced a surprisingly long list which he has published on the web.

It is available to view at:

https://www.postoveznamky.sk/tribute-to-first-line-warriors-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-and-philately

27.5.2020