The BERNABA 2025 exhibition, which served as both the Swiss National Exhibition (NABA) and the exhibition of the regional group Multilaterale, was held in Bern, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 May 2025. The exhibition enjoyed a satisfactory level of attendance and featured participation from postal administrations, auctioneers, dealers, and various working groups.
Multilaterale is a regional group comprising seven countries—Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Slovenia—with Belgium joining this year. The group organises exhibitions every other year. The previous event took place in 2023 in Koper, Slovenia, and the next will most likely be held in Ulm, Germany, in 2027.
A total of 92 exhibits from all competition classes participated in the Multilaterale section, including nine youth and eight literature exhibits. The jury, chaired by Damian Läge, awarded the Grand Prix to Harald Lang of Austria for his exhibit, The One Penny and Two Pence Mulready. The complete list of results is available here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BERNABA2025_Palmares.pdf
At the closing meeting, representatives of the Multilaterale group assessed the exhibition as extremely successful and announced plans to reconvene in two years, in Ulm, Germany.
Photo: Harald Lang (right) receiving the Grand Prix
The website of the Polish Philatelists Union has recently announced the release of a new publication by Edward Kubica, focusing on prisoners of war in German camps during the Second World War. The original title is Niemieckie obozy dla jeńców wojennych 1939–1945. Belgowie i Francuzi w niewoli, which translates into English as German Camps for Prisoners of War 1939–1945: Belgians and Frenchmen in Captivity.
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From 23 to 25 May, the OC Marke + Münze, with the support of the Verband Österreichischer Philatelistenvereine (Austrian Philatelic Federation), Austrian Post, and many other sponsors, successfully organised the 21st competitive exhibition of ranks I and II with international participation, alongside the Austrian Specialised Fair for Philately and Numismatics.
This year’s event had a special significance: during the opening ceremony, Austrian Post unveiled a miniature sheet commemorating the 175th anniversary of the first Austrian postage stamp, issued on 1 July 1850. A commemorative stamp featuring the late Pope Francis was also introduced.
Children participated in the opening by creating drawings for personalised stamps specially produced for the occasion. A local school choir also performed, contributing to the festive atmosphere. Welcome addresses were delivered by Helmut Kogler, President of the Austrian Philatelic Federation; Patricia Lieberman, representative of Austrian Post; Dr Armin Lind, President of the Organising Committee; Werner Bauman, Mayor of Seiersberg-Pirka; and Igor Pirc, representative of FEPA.
In the competitive section, around 70 exhibits were displayed in frames, covering Austrian philately from the first stamp in 1850 to the present day. It was a unique opportunity to view some of the most outstanding collections of Austria’s traditional and postal history.
The Marke + Münze organisers received the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation in 2022 in recognition of their long-standing dedication to promoting philately—an honour truly well deserved.
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Multilaterale exhibition in BERNABA 2025 successfully completed
The BERNABA 2025 exhibition, which served as both the Swiss National Exhibition (NABA) and the exhibition of the regional group Multilaterale, was held in Bern, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 May 2025. The exhibition enjoyed a satisfactory level of attendance and featured participation from postal administrations, auctioneers, dealers, and various working groups.
Multilaterale is a regional group comprising seven countries—Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Slovenia—with Belgium joining this year. The group organises exhibitions every other year. The previous event took place in 2023 in Koper, Slovenia, and the next will most likely be held in Ulm, Germany, in 2027.
A total of 92 exhibits from all competition classes participated in the Multilaterale section, including nine youth and eight literature exhibits. The jury, chaired by Damian Läge, awarded the Grand Prix to Harald Lang of Austria for his exhibit, The One Penny and Two Pence Mulready. The complete list of results is available here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BERNABA2025_Palmares.pdf
At the closing meeting, representatives of the Multilaterale group assessed the exhibition as extremely successful and announced plans to reconvene in two years, in Ulm, Germany.
Photo: Harald Lang (right) receiving the Grand Prix
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German Camps for Prisoners of War 1939–1945: Belgians and Frenchmen in Captivity
The website of the Polish Philatelists Union has recently announced the release of a new publication by Edward Kubica, focusing on prisoners of war in German camps during the Second World War. The original title is Niemieckie obozy dla jeńców wojennych 1939–1945. Belgowie i Francuzi w niewoli, which translates into English as German Camps for Prisoners of War 1939–1945: Belgians and Frenchmen in Captivity.
The 102-page, A4 format book is sold by the author at edward.kubica@op.pl
Further information is available at https://zgpzf.pl/13-o-czestochowski/753-2025-05-058
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Marke und Münze in Seiersberg-Pirka, Austria
From 23 to 25 May, the OC Marke + Münze, with the support of the Verband Österreichischer Philatelistenvereine (Austrian Philatelic Federation), Austrian Post, and many other sponsors, successfully organised the 21st competitive exhibition of ranks I and II with international participation, alongside the Austrian Specialised Fair for Philately and Numismatics.
This year’s event had a special significance: during the opening ceremony, Austrian Post unveiled a miniature sheet commemorating the 175th anniversary of the first Austrian postage stamp, issued on 1 July 1850. A commemorative stamp featuring the late Pope Francis was also introduced.
Children participated in the opening by creating drawings for personalised stamps specially produced for the occasion. A local school choir also performed, contributing to the festive atmosphere. Welcome addresses were delivered by Helmut Kogler, President of the Austrian Philatelic Federation; Patricia Lieberman, representative of Austrian Post; Dr Armin Lind, President of the Organising Committee; Werner Bauman, Mayor of Seiersberg-Pirka; and Igor Pirc, representative of FEPA.
In the competitive section, around 70 exhibits were displayed in frames, covering Austrian philately from the first stamp in 1850 to the present day. It was a unique opportunity to view some of the most outstanding collections of Austria’s traditional and postal history.
The Marke + Münze organisers received the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation in 2022 in recognition of their long-standing dedication to promoting philately—an honour truly well deserved.
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