
Die postalischen Verhältnisse in Hamburg. Hamburg-Philatelie 1859–1867
The last significant monograph on Hamburg was that of Dr Ernst Meyer-Margreth (1965), devoted exclusively to postmarks. Florian Berger approached the subject in a more fundamental and broader manner, as seven postal administrations were active…

The Swiss Scout Philatelists Association
We have recently received a 20-page newsletter from the Swiss Scout Philatelists Association (SPPhV). In his editorial, President Martin Bosle writes: "...two important philatelic events are scheduled for 2026: EuroScout 2026 from 3 to 6 September…

The British Library Digitises Landmark Siam Collection, 1881–1918
The British Library has digitised and released The Row Collection of Siam (Thailand), 1881–1918, making one of the earliest specialist philatelic studies of a single country freely accessible online. Available globally through the Internet…

Memoirs of the Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History
The first volume of the Memoirs of the Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History, edited by Clemente Fedele and Thomas Mathà, marks the revival of a distinguished scholarly tradition linking philately, postal history, and cultural research.…

British Mail in the Levant: The Beirut Postal Hub (1836–1914)
The new book by Semaan Bassil, British Mail in the Levant: The Beirut Postal Hub (1836–1914), dives into intensive research on British postal history in the region. Using primary and secondary sources extensively, it contextualises and analyses…

BOSTON 2026: Importation Tariff Ruling
Latest Press Release from Thomas Fortunato, Public Relations Chair at BOSTON 2026:
The Boston 2026 web site has a new webpage dealing exclusively with the tariff issues around stamps and philatelic material, including a copy of the new ruling…

EXFILNA and JUVENIA 2025 Successfully Held in Cádiz
EXFILNA and JUVENIA 2025 were held at the Baluarte de la Candelaria in Cádiz from 5 to 9 November, standing out as a highly successful national philatelic event. During those days, various activities took place, including presentations of postal…

Postal Museum’s Donation to the Finnish Philatelic Federation
The Postimuseo has donated its extensive collection of foreign postage stamps to the Finnish Philatelic Federation. The collection consists of stamp material accumulated through exchanges with the postal administrations of various countries…

The echo of the first Lebanese Philatelic Exhibition
Claudio Ernesto Mario Manzati has sent us the following report from Beirut.
Three years ago, when Billy Karam submitted the application for the Lebanese Association of Philately (LAP) to join FEPA, he could not have imagined such public success,…

Federation of Turkish Philatelic Societies 2025–2027 New Board
The Federation of Turkish Philatelic Societies' current Board of Directors was unanimously re-elected for the 2025–2027 term during the election held on 22 November 2025.
Serving on the new Board are Ziya Ağaoğulları, President; Arman…

40 Years of the Romanian Postal History 1830–1869
Călin Marinescu, Romania’s most prolific philatelic researcher, has published over 400 articles and 16 volumes since 1984, establishing himself as a central figure in the study of Romanian postal history. A dedicated seeker of truth, he grounds…

SIRACUSA 2025 National and Qualifying Philatelic Exhibition
The Urban Centre of Syracuse hosted the SIRACUSA 2025 National and Qualifying Philatelic Exhibition on 7–8 November 2025, organised by the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies with the Sicilian Collectors’ Union and the Italian Philatelic…

Ari Muhonen Succeeds Wolfgang Maassen as AIJP President
On 14 November in Wiesbaden, the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatéliques (AIJP) held its annual General Meeting. The occasion marked both a heartfelt farewell to Wolfgang Maassen, who has chaired the AIJP for twenty years,…

SLOVPHILEX 2027: Bratislava calling!
Received from the organisers of SLOVPHILEX 2027.
Hello philatelic world, hello exhibitors and collectors,
Bratislava calling! A small country in the heart of Europe—Slovakia—has taken on a grand task: to host its very first world stamp…

CURSORES is now Totally Bilingual (Italian-English)
The Italian Association of Postal History (AISP) is delighted to announce the release of the new issue of its biannual journal, Cursores No. 36 (November 2025), marking a significant editorial and strategic turning point: the journal is now…

Civilian Postal Censorship in Romanian History, 1914-1928
For over four decades, Dan-Simion Grecu has dedicated himself to the systematic study of Romanian postal history, with a particular focus on the most turbulent periods of the 20th century. His extensive 560-page A4 colour monograph, Civilian…

Danish Virtual Philatelic Exhibition
Denmark has opened its doors to everyone for this year’s virtual exhibition, which combines both a local (club) exhibition and a national exhibition. A total of 20 exhibits across Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Open…

An exhibition at the PTT Museum, Belgrade, Serbia
A philatelic exhibition titled “Aviation of Serbia 1910–1919 and Airmail of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1923–1941” was formally opened at the PTT Museum in Belgrade on Monday, 10 November 2025, dedicated to the pioneers of Serbian aviation…

AUSVIPEX 2025 exhibits are now live!
The AUSVIPEX 2025 website at https://ausvipex2025.com/visit-the-show invites us to view exhibits from over 25 countries. This online exhibition is a major undertaking by the Australian Philatelic Federation and is the result of months of hard…

BOSTON 2026 Progress Report- Six Months to Go
A progress report from BOSTON 2026 sent on 10 November:
With under 200 days before the opening of Boston 2026 World Expo, preparations continue on all aspects of the largest philatelic show anywhere in the world next year.
A major milestone…

International Postal History Library & James Van der Linden Postal History Research Centre
The International Postal History Library Foundation and James Van der Linden Postal History Research Centre are happy to announce that they are online: https://iphlpostalhistory.com
The library and research centre currently contains approximately…

75th Anniversary of the Macedonian Philatelists’ Union
A postage stamp was presented in Skopje on 31 October to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Macedonian Philatelists' Union (SFM). The event was organised by AD Post of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Macedonian Philatelists'…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #10
The latest from BEPHILA 2026:
Study groups, dealers and auctioneers already overbooked!
There are still nine months to go before the exhibition opens, and 45 applications have already been received from study groups, dealers and auctioneers.…

EXPHIMO 2026 for Ambitious Thematic Collectors
EXPHIMO 2026 is looking for ambitious thematic collectors across Europe. According to the organisers, the long-established EXPHIMO 2026 aims to regain importance and depth in the coming years. A strong signal for thematic philately!
The…

Balkanfila Newsletter No. 11
The Balkanfila Working Group has circulated another substantial newsletter. In his Editorial, titled "Inspiration Across the Borders", Christos Gikas reflects on the motivation drawn from the recent series of Zoom meetings between FEPA and its…

The Future of Stamp Exhibitions
During five FEPA-hosted Zoom meetings in October 2025, representatives from 31 European philatelic federations shared their experiences and innovations on how to secure the future of exhibitions.
Lars Engelbrecht, FEPA Vice President, has…

Exhibits at the Museum Bauernhof
The exhibit "Postal History of Milan 1393-1848" has been on display at the Museum Bauernhof since October 2025, making it accessible to the public for the first time. The exhibition is complemented by exhibits on the postal history of Bergamo,…

Wolfgang Sander awarded the Richard Renner Medal
DPhJ-ÖA has announced that during Philatelists' Day, Wolfgang Sander (head of the Herford Young Stamp Collectors) was awarded the Richard Renner Medal for his commitment to youth philately.
In the laudatory speech given by Dieter Stephan,…

1st Beirut International Philatelic Exhibition
The 1st Beirut International Philatelic Exhibition is happening soon! Join the Lebanese Association of Collectors of Stamps and Postal History (LAP) for two days, celebrating the world of stamps and postal history.
A commemorative postage…

A Stampcast by Royal Mail: Episode 1
The Stampcast uncovers stories behind Royal Mail’s stamps, first day covers, and souvenirs. Artists, authors, experts and collectors explore how tiny perforated pieces of paper are transformed into miniature, collectable works of art celebrating…

BOSTON 2026 Importation Tariff Issues Resolved
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Until this year, stamps and covers could be imported into the United States under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) 9704 free of duty. However, several…

SIRACUSA 2025
The Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies, in collaboration with the Sicilian Collectors’ Union, Via Padova 26, 96100 Syracuse (SR), and the Italian Philatelic Lions Club, is organising SIRACUSA 2025, a national and qualifying exhibition…

Korea — The Unforgotten War
A one-day celebration of the history and philately of the Korean peninsula from Liberation in 1945 to the Armistice in 1953, with a special focus on the Korean War.
11 November 2025, Royal Philatelic Society, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N…

Brian Warren
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Brian Warren on 22nd October.
Brian was President of the Irish Philatelic Federation and was chief organiser of the highly successful STAMPA exhibition in Dublin that took…

The Postal Revolution — Courier Networks in Italy 1260–1600
This monograph explores the impact of expanding long-distance communication networks on business, politics, diplomacy, international law, and personal freedom. Trailblazed initially by pedestrian and later also mounted couriers in the context…

BOSTON 2026: Germany Philatelic Society Adds to their Boston 2026 Support
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Boston 2026 officers have acknowledged an additional $2,000 donation received from the Germany Philatelic Society of the USA to further fund the international…

Polish Philatelists Union: Election Results
The Polish Philatelists Union held a National Congress in Warlity near Ostróda, October 3-5, 2025. Delegates elected the new Main Board of the Union for 2025-2029 term. The current Board consists of:
President Mr. Henryk Monkos
Vice-President…

STAMPA 2025
The 53rd Irish National Stamp Exhibition (STAMPA) was held at the Griffith College Conference Centre in Dublin between 10th-12th October and brought together collectors from Ireland, Great Britain, Europe and North America. With well over 100…

Union of Czech Philatelists: Election Results
The results of the latest elections to the Board of the Union of Czech Philatelists are as follows:
Chairman: Jiří Kraus
Vice-Chairman: Michal Musil
Executive Director: Jan Berr
Board Members: František Beneš, Jiří Černý, Petr…

DvanajstoOkno Kranj 2026
The Slovenian Philatelic Association announces the twelfth biennial philatelic exhibition of Narrow Theme Exhibits with international participation which will take place at the Gorenjski Museum in Kranj from 3 to 12 September 2026.
It is…

Museum of Philately: New Features
Simon Martin-Redman, President of the Museum of Philately, writes:
We are pleased to announce that the Museum has introduced new features to enhance your experience when exploring the collections.
Search Box Integration – A search…

Wade Saadi (1949–2025)
Former APS President Wade Saadi passed away after a long illness on October 9, 2025. Saadi became APS president in 2008, succeeding Nicholas G. Carter, who passed away in office. He was re-elected as APS president in 2009 and 2011, and served…

BOSTON 2026: Collectors Club of Chicago Named Sponsor
Latest from BOSTON 2026:
The Collectors Club of Chicago has donated $5,000 to be named the Boston 2026 World Expo Philatelic Literature Library Sponsor.
Few hobbies can claim the wealth of abundant resources that philately has. The ever-growing…

Winners of the 2025 EUROPA Stamps Competition
PostEurop is proud to announce Posten Bring, Norway (first place), PostNL, The Netherlands (second place), and Hellenic Post – ELTA (third place) as the winners of the 2025 EUROPA Stamps Competition, which focused on the captivating the theme…

Stampex Doors Open in 2 Weeks!
STAMPEX, sponsored by Spink, opens in London two weeks today, on the 22nd October. And the doors stay open for four days, giving you plenty of time to explore all the show has to offer. Features include:
David Feldman's World of Rare Stamps
…

BOSTON 2026 Mail Art Entries Welcomed
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
The “Rebellion! International Mail Art Show” taking place during Boston 2026 will highlight “mail as art” produced by young and old from around the…

FEPA News journal October 2025 is now online
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) released this morning the October 2025 issue of FEPA News journal featuring:
News from FEPA
Exhibition News
Forthcoming Exhibitions
FEPA Exhibiting
Developments in Philately
…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #9
Here is the latest from BEPHILA 2026:
In the October issue of the magazine Philatelie, we begin a multi-part series of articles on the exhibition's anniversaries. The 100th anniversary of Berlin's Radio Tower marks the start of this series.…

AMSIPEX-26 Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition
AMSIPEX-26 is the 2nd International Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition organised by the Air Mail Society of India Foundation (AMSI). It will take place from 14 to 22 February 2026, in celebration of the World Air Mail Day…

Three New Inductees into the Albo d’Oro della Filatelia Italiana
On 27 September, during the BERGAMOFIL 2025 Palmares dinner, the Roll of Honour of Italian Philately welcomed three new members.
Claudio Ernesto Manzati: He was described as “an eclectic collector, able to explore many different areas and…

Natural sciences are the main topic of the new Junge Sammler
This is the latest Press Release from Axel Brockmann, the editorial office of Junge Sammler:
Natural sciences inspire young people. This is a good reason to choose this diverse topic as the main theme of Junge Sammler, the magazine for young…

ASPOT presents the 19th Pantani Award to Paolo Saletti
During ASPOT’s 30th anniversary celebrations in San Quirico d’Orcia, the 19th Pantani Award was presented to Paolo Saletti, founding member of the association.
Created in memory of Tuscan postal history scholar Piero Pantani, the award…

PHIL LEMAN 2025 Press Release
PHIL LEMAN 2025 will take place on 18 and 19 October 2025 in Evian (France), Palais des Festivités. It is a multi-collection, French-Swiss stamp and cultural exhibition.
This interesting fair will interest many collectors:
- Stamp and postcard…

Volume V of Airmail and Aerophilately in Spain (1870–1970)
The Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History (RAHFeHP) has recently published Volume V of Enciclopedia Histórico Descriptiva 'Correo Aéreo Y Aerofilatelia’ – España (1870-1970).
This 382-page volume, authored by Fernando…

BOSTON 2026 Philatelic Exhibiting Deadline Extended
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Several emails have been received by Boston 2026 personnel from prospective exhibitors having heard reports that a 20% importation tariff or bond will be required…

PHILAKOREA 2025 Results
PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition was held in Seoul from 17 to 21 September. The highest awards were announced during the Palmares dinner on Saturday evening, 20 September.
World Stamp Championship: Karnasuta Charnchai (Thailand),…

So’Philatélie & Co
So’Philatélie & Co, a newcomer on the scene, presents itself as follows:
Philately as you’ve never seen it before
So’Philatélie & Co offers a 360° view of the world of philately, treating it as a fully-fledged part of culture.…

Postal and Scout Services in Prague 1914-1918
This is a new book, a visual and documentary tour of Prague's postal and Scout services during the turbulent transition years between the wars.
Discover the untold story of how scouts and seals brought a nation's hope. The map of Europe was…

Reach the Philatelic World with FEPA
Join us in our mission to share knowledge across the philatelic world! Now is the perfect time to place your banner on fepanews.com, the official FEPA website. Your banner can appear on our homepage and/or in every single news post we publish…

Rhodesia and Nyasaland Mails: Colonial Rule to beyond Majority Rule – Postage Dues & Other Charges
The Royal Philatelic Society London has published yet another book on Rhodesia and Nyasaland mails, once again written by the same distinguished team of experts: Brian Trotter RDP, RDPSA, Hon. FRPSL, Patrick Flanagan RDPSA, FRPSL, and Keith…

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…

“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:
James Grimwood-Taylor, “Was the most important event…

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…

ArGe Österreich in support of the next generation
Latest press release from the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e. V.
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreich e.V.: Amendment to the Articles of Association
A strong signal for young people!
In the event of the possible dissolution of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #8
BEPHILA 2026 organisers report:
We have now been able to reserve the "Comfort-Hotel-Bernau" as a further hotel for exhibitors and visitors at Bephila 2026. The rooms can be booked under the code word "Fukarek". Please make reservations ONLY…

SRBIJAFILA XVI in Belgrade in October 2026
Received from the Union of Philatelists of Serbia:
The Union of Philatelists of Serbia is organising SRBIJAFILA XVI, a national stamp exhibition to be held in Belgrade from 7 to 11 October 2026. The exhibition will celebrate two important…

NORDIA 2025 Exhibition Catalogue
NORDIA 2025 is just around the corner: 12–14 September. The exhibition will be held at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre in Malmö, Sweden. It is organised by the SFF (Swedish Philatelic Federation) and SFU (Philatelic Youth of Sweden).
NORDIA…

HISTRIA PHILA Alpe Adria 2026 next April
HISTRIA PHILA Alpe Adria 2026 has been officially announced by the Croatian Philatelic Federation (Hrvatski savez filatelista), co-organiser of the exhibition together with the Philatelic Numismatic Society "Poreč" (Filatelističko numizmatičko…

Das Neue Sachsenbuch – Teil 3
The New Saxony Book – Lexicon of the Historical Municipalities and Authorities, Part 3: Southwest Saxony is the third of a series written by Steffen Eckert and published by Winterwork. The 864-page book documents Saxon municipalities between…

British Thematic Association’s One-Frame Competition
The British Thematic Association (BTA) is pleased to announce that its annual one-frame competition will be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Ardingly Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL, as part of the Association of Sussex Philatelic…

The Countdown to Stampex in London is on!
Latest from PTS and Stampex:
We can't wait to see many of you at Stampex in just over 8 weeks time! 22nd to 25th October. Free Entry on all four days with no need to pre-register or book tickets, just walk in! See opening times and attending…

Autumn Sberatel Fair: 5 and 6 September
The largest collectors' gathering in Central and Eastern Europe will take place this year on 5–6 September 2025 at the PVA Expo Prague - Letňany, Beranových 667, 199 00 Prague, Czech Republic. More than 240 exhibitors from across the globe…

Censorship in World War 1 by the Armée française d’Orient
This is a new monograph by Peter Gassmann, which identifies, lists and illustrates the various types of censorship cachets and labels used by the French Army in the Aegean during World War 1. The scope includes military and civilian mail, as…

TimFilEx 2025 in Timișoara in November
The National Philatelic Exhibition with International Participation – TimFilEx 2025 will be held in Timișoara, under FEPA recognition, from 14 to 16 November 2025.
The exhibition is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen…

BOSTON 2026 stamps and promotional label
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
A setenant pair of stamps and a collectible promotional label were released today in two ceremonies honoring the Boston 2026 World Expo during the Great American…

Stamp Magazine Closes
As reported by the ABPS:
The September 2025 issue of Stamp Magazine is the last to be published. They write, "After many decades of serving the philatelic community, Stamp Magazine is closing. It has been a difficult decision and we thank…

ISTANBUL ’25 National Stamp Exhibition
The ISTANBUL ’25 National Stamp Exhibition will take place from 27 September to 5 October as part of the Türkiye Culture Route Festival. It will be held in the Exhibition Hall of the Rami Library, under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #7
Latest news from Bephila 2026:
Exhibitors and visitors to Bephila 2026 can now book rooms at the H24 Stadthotel Bernau using the code word BEPHILA. Please make reservations ONLY by telephone or email (DO NOT use a booking platform). The H24…

Yehudi Menuhin Trophy for 2025
The Motivgruppe Musik, the international Philatelic Music Study Group, has organised the Most Popular Music Stamp of the Year Award since 1980. By awarding the Yehudi Menuhin Trophy to the designer of the year's most popular music stamp, the…

STAMPA 2025 – The Irish National Stamp Exhibition
The Éire Philatelic Association will mark its 75th anniversary with STAMPA 2025, a national exhibition to be held at the Griffith College Conference Centre, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, from 10 to 12 October 2025.
According to the organisers,…

Heinrich Köhler & AIJP Summit on Philatelic Literature
The International Association of Philatelic Journalists (AIJP) has released an eight-page brochure outlining the Heinrich Köhler & AIJP Summit on Philatelic Literature and the Auction of Tomas Bjäringer's PARIS Library of Philatelic Literature.…

Postal Intelligence
Postal Intelligence connects and situates histories of the post and government intelligence alongside print technology and state power in the wider context of the early modern communications revolution. In the sixteenth century, postal services…

Letterlocking: The Hidden History of the Letter
For as long as people have been communicating through writing, they have found ways to keep their messages private. Before the invention of the gummed envelope in 1830, securing correspondence involved letterlocking, an ingenious process of…

STAMPEX: Display Your Way is back!
Received from the PTS and Stampex:
Display Your Way at Stampex in London is back this October. And once again the PTS has invested in developing this exciting feature further to be able to include more displays in an even more user friendly…

BOSTON 2026 Exhibit Deadline Nears
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30.
Unlike FIP international exhibitions…

Gwynne Harries was Elected Chairman of ABPS
At its recent AGM, the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) elected Dr D. Gwynne Harries as its new Chairman.
A long-standing member of several specialist philatelic societies, Dr Harries has contributed to their operation,…

APATIN 2025 Virtual Exhibition is coming up
For the fifth consecutive year, Željko Popović is inviting fellow philatelists to participate in the Apatin online philatelic exhibition. APATIN 2025 will be held from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website of the Apatin Philatelists…

Postcards still going strong in the digital age!
As reported by the UPU FB account:
A recent survey by Deutsche Post and DHL shows that two-thirds of Germans still love receiving postcards. They prefer them even over messages via social media, email or phone calls.
Why? Because postcards…

Alberto Bolaffi (1936–2025)
Bolaffi S.p.A. Announces the Death of its Honorary President Alberto Bolaffi
Turin, July 16, 2025 – It is with deep sadness that Bolaffi company announces that its Honorary President, Italian Cavaliere del Lavoro (Order of Merit for Labor),…

Promoting Philately through Imagination and Creativity
"Trouble with Tariffs" is Chris King's one-frame exhibit relating to British history, using picture postcards in an A3 format setup — a fine example of promoting philately through imagination and creativity.
It focuses on the campaign in…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #6
BEPHILA 2026 is more than a Bilateral Competitive Exhibition!
The organising team has already been asked several times by collectors who are not members of the BDPh or the Swedish Federation SFF whether they too can take part in the exhibition.…

Postcard Design Competition for Stampex
We've received the following announcement from the PTS and Stampex:
Every year, we print thousands of postcards to give out FREE to visitors at Stampex in London. This year, we are giving you the chance to design the front of our postcard!…

NORDIA 2025 Bulletin 2
In his greetings in Bulletin 2, Ulf Nilsson, President of the Organizing Committee, welcomes us to NORDIA 2025 assuring us that "preparations are proceeding very well thanks to our well-established team." He goes on to say that the highlights…

Balkanfila Newsletter No. 9
The June edition of the Balkanfila Working Group Newsletter was released last Wednesday.
Readers will be delighted to browse through its 74 pages packed with philatelic news from all corners of Southeastern Europe.
The newsletter: htt…

One-Page Virtual Competition by the British Thematic Association
The British Thematic Association (BTA) is delighted to report a record level of interest from young people entering the biennial One-Page Virtual Competition.
The 2025 One-Page Virtual Competition attracted 76 entries—24 of which were from…

Retrospective Video of Phila-France 2025 in Colmar
Phila-France 2025 welcomed philatelists in Colmar for four days in June. The programme featured the annual French championship, youth collections, numerous lectures, stage entertainment including the popular battles timbrées (stamp battles),…

The Devonshire Bowl and Plate of 2025
Chris King RDP won the Bowl and Jiří Kraus won the Plate at the 5th Devonshire One Frame Competition held at the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) on 3 July.
The first such event was held in 2018, and it was repeated in 2022, 2023,…

National Exhibitions in Luxembourg
The Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (FSPL) has recently announced two national exhibitions.
This year, the FSPL celebrates the 36th Journée Maximaphile & 3rd Picture Postcard salon on 27 &…

BOSTON 2026 New IREX
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Boston 2026 exhibitors should be aware that an update has taken place to the Boston 2026 IREX, the exhibition’s rules and regulations, which is now posted…
