The Nordic philatelic community came together at Espoo Dipoli, Finland, for NORDIA 2026, the Nordic stamp exhibition held from 8 to 10 May 2026. Organised under FEPA Recognition by the Finnish Philatelic Society (Suomen Filatelistiseura), the Helsingfors Frimärkssamlare Föreningen, the Finnish Philatelic Federation and the Foundation for Finnish Philately, the show was hosted in the architecturally iconic Dipoli conference centre on the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi.
The exhibition presented an impressive 130 competitive collections and literature class entries, displayed across approximately 700 frames – a strong showing that underlined the continued vitality of philately across the Nordic region: Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Visitors enjoyed exhibits spanning the full range of FEPA classes, met commissioners and jurors from the Nordic federations and beyond, and made the most of the dealer bourse.
With free admission across all three days, NORDIA 2026 drew an impressive stream of collectors. The Palmares dinner at Kalastajatorppa rounded off a memorable weekend.
The Grand Prix winners were:
Grand Prix Nordia: Erik Benny Winther, Denmark – ”Danish West Indies 1856–1917 Stamps and Postage Due”
International Grand Prix: Jaan Roots, Norway – ”Estonia, The First Ten Years 1918–1928”
Nordic Grand Prix: Are Døvle, Norway – ”The postal history of Finmark up to 1896”
National Grand Prix: Atte Moilanen, Finland – ”The Earliest Forms of Postal Delivery in Finland – with focus on manuscript markings
In 1933, the city of Chicago organised the ‘A Century of Progress’ International Exposition, which Italian philately remembers for Italo Balbo’s transatlantic flight and the ‘triptych’ stamp issues (see photo). That was the last world exposition before the war: the international bureau had assigned the next one to Italy, and it was supposed to be held in Rome in 1942, but, as is well known, it did not take place because war had broken out in 1939. The city had, however, prepared and started to build the citadel where EUR 42 (Esposizione Universale Roma 1942) was to be held in the characteristic architectural style of the period, namely the Rationalist style. The district, south of the city in a previously empty area, was completed after the war, developed significantly, and today is one of the most characteristic areas of the city, with large tree-lined avenues, main thoroughfares, and majestic buildings: a highly evocative setting less than half an hour from the city centre on one side and the airport on the other.
It is in this area (also full of good restaurants) that the Italian Federation is organising ITALIA 2026, the international exhibition of philatelic literature. The venue is all-in-one: a large modern hotel (see photo) where the exhibition, the participants’ accommodation, the conferences, the jury’s work, the Palmares dinner, and the FEPA Congress will be held. There will also be other related philatelic events (details in the next note), although there will be no commercial section.
There are several innovations or moments of excellence in the exhibition. First of all, the Regulations: they were prepared for FEPA by a working group led by Giancarlo Morolli RDP, former VP of FEPA, which refines certain points and, above all, systematically opens not only to research works but also to those of popularisation and promotion: more possibilities for high-level medals for everyone, then.
Furthermore, the work of the jury. It will not take place during those three days, but starting from June, online, with dedicated software that will allow the jurors to study the works calmly, evaluate them, and share their judgments with the other jurors. A jury of specialists in the sector: Giancarlo Morolli RDP as president, then Wolfgang Maassen RDP, José Ramon Moreno RDP, Bernard Jimenez RDP, Chris Harman RDP, Ari Muhonen, and Gerald Heschl. And they will not just provide scorecards, but a concise yet detailed judgment on each work.
To whom is participation open? To everyone: writers, publishers, editors; to printed works and websites; to monographic publications and periodicals.
How do you register? You go to italia2026.filatelia.info, click on “Application Form” and follow the simple procedure.
Finally, delegates attending the FEPA Congress who wish to stay at the hotel on Saturday night are invited to book through the Organising Committee (using the same email address) rather than directly with the hotel; this will ensure they receive the preferential rate.
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The recently released No. 179 marked the first issue of The Philatelic Journalist to be made available to AIJP members in either digital (€40 per annum) or printed format (€60 per annum).
According to its statutes, the AIJP brings together individuals and institutions active in the philatelic press, as well as in the production, promotion and distribution of philatelic literature. In other words, it serves all those concerned with expanding the philatelic footprint in the wider world of communication and culture, whether or not they identify themselves as journalists or authors.
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NORDIA 2026 – A successful Nordic gathering in Espoo
The Nordic philatelic community came together at Espoo Dipoli, Finland, for NORDIA 2026, the Nordic stamp exhibition held from 8 to 10 May 2026. Organised under FEPA Recognition by the Finnish Philatelic Society (Suomen Filatelistiseura), the Helsingfors Frimärkssamlare Föreningen, the Finnish Philatelic Federation and the Foundation for Finnish Philately, the show was hosted in the architecturally iconic Dipoli conference centre on the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi.
The exhibition presented an impressive 130 competitive collections and literature class entries, displayed across approximately 700 frames – a strong showing that underlined the continued vitality of philately across the Nordic region: Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Visitors enjoyed exhibits spanning the full range of FEPA classes, met commissioners and jurors from the Nordic federations and beyond, and made the most of the dealer bourse.
With free admission across all three days, NORDIA 2026 drew an impressive stream of collectors. The Palmares dinner at Kalastajatorppa rounded off a memorable weekend.
The Grand Prix winners were:
Read or download the results here.
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ITALIA 2026 in Rome from 15 to 18 October 2026
In 1933, the city of Chicago organised the ‘A Century of Progress’ International Exposition, which Italian philately remembers for Italo Balbo’s transatlantic flight and the ‘triptych’ stamp issues (see photo). That was the last world exposition before the war: the international bureau had assigned the next one to Italy, and it was supposed to be held in Rome in 1942, but, as is well known, it did not take place because war had broken out in 1939. The city had, however, prepared and started to build the citadel where EUR 42 (Esposizione Universale Roma 1942) was to be held in the characteristic architectural style of the period, namely the Rationalist style. The district, south of the city in a previously empty area, was completed after the war, developed significantly, and today is one of the most characteristic areas of the city, with large tree-lined avenues, main thoroughfares, and majestic buildings: a highly evocative setting less than half an hour from the city centre on one side and the airport on the other.
It is in this area (also full of good restaurants) that the Italian Federation is organising ITALIA 2026, the international exhibition of philatelic literature. The venue is all-in-one: a large modern hotel (see photo) where the exhibition, the participants’ accommodation, the conferences, the jury’s work, the Palmares dinner, and the FEPA Congress will be held. There will also be other related philatelic events (details in the next note), although there will be no commercial section.
There are several innovations or moments of excellence in the exhibition. First of all, the Regulations: they were prepared for FEPA by a working group led by Giancarlo Morolli RDP, former VP of FEPA, which refines certain points and, above all, systematically opens not only to research works but also to those of popularisation and promotion: more possibilities for high-level medals for everyone, then.
Then, the IT side. Applications are filled in via a truly online form, without PDFs to download, sign, and re-upload; even the payment of the registration fee (very low, only €50) is done online.
Furthermore, the work of the jury. It will not take place during those three days, but starting from June, online, with dedicated software that will allow the jurors to study the works calmly, evaluate them, and share their judgments with the other jurors. A jury of specialists in the sector: Giancarlo Morolli RDP as president, then Wolfgang Maassen RDP, José Ramon Moreno RDP, Bernard Jimenez RDP, Chris Harman RDP, Ari Muhonen, and Gerald Heschl. And they will not just provide scorecards, but a concise yet detailed judgment on each work.
To whom is participation open? To everyone: writers, publishers, editors; to printed works and websites; to monographic publications and periodicals.
How do you register? You go to italia2026.filatelia.info, click on “Application Form” and follow the simple procedure.
Do you need more information? Please, write to the Commissioner General, bruno.crevatoselvaggi@gmail.com.
Of course, the exhibition has the FEPA Patronage.
Finally, delegates attending the FEPA Congress who wish to stay at the hotel on Saturday night are invited to book through the Organising Committee (using the same email address) rather than directly with the hotel; this will ensure they receive the preferential rate.
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The Philatelic Journalist: Now Digital or Print
The recently released No. 179 marked the first issue of The Philatelic Journalist to be made available to AIJP members in either digital (€40 per annum) or printed format (€60 per annum).
According to its statutes, the AIJP brings together individuals and institutions active in the philatelic press, as well as in the production, promotion and distribution of philatelic literature. In other words, it serves all those concerned with expanding the philatelic footprint in the wider world of communication and culture, whether or not they identify themselves as journalists or authors.
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