Bernard Jimenez, new Vice-President and Yigal Nathaniel, new Director, representing FEPA at the FIP Board
At the 74th FIP Congress held in Taipei, also were elected Reinaldo Macedo as Vice-President and Aldo Samamé, Director, representing FIAF, the American Continental Federation.
The Hungarian Geza Homonnay, candidate to the Championship Grand Prix at Philataipei 2016
The exhibit of Geza Hommonay “Postal History of the first issue of Hungary” has been elected as one of the 3 candidates to the Championship Grand Prix at Philataipei 2016.
Finland, Poland and Serbia, on the way to have new FIP Jurors
Ari Muhonen from Finland, Marek Zbierski from Poland and Aleksandar Krstic from Serbia, are judging these days in Philataipei 2016 as Apprentice Jurors.
Presentation of the FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017” in Portugalete
From the 9th to the 15th of October 2017 will be held in Portugalete the Spanish National Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition, “EXFILNA 2017”. It is worthwhile to discover the City, the Exhibition and the people behind it!
Exhibition on «Nature, Environment, Ecology» in Luxembourg
From the 7th to the 9th October has been held in Luxembourg the exhibition "Mamer 2016" organized by the Philatelic Circle Mamer, emphasizing the promotion of philately and to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of Nature.
FEPA Recognition to the ECTP 2017, European Championship for Thematic Philately
From the 11th to the 13th May 2017, will take place again the successful ECTP in Essen, Germany, as part of the 27th International Stamp Fair. The FEPA Board has been unanimous in granting the FEPA Recognition to the Exhibition and Seminars.
THE HIGHEST PHILATELY: VARDØ 2016
From the 7th to the 9th October has been held the Exhibition in Vardø (Norway). It is definitely the most North stamp exhibition for any FEPA or FIP country. No one can beat us in 2016!
Granted FEPA Recognition to GMUNDEN 2017: Gmunden will be the first European city hosting for three consecutive years a FEPA Exhibition
After the great success of the two previous events, the FEPA Board has unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to the Exhibition with international participation “GMUNDEN 2017” that will be celebrated from the 24th to the 27th of August 2017.
Niels Kristian Hansen, new President of the Danish Federation
At the 2016 Congress the Board of the Danmarks Filatelist Forbund has been re-elected except for the President, as Sören Chr. Jensen did not presented his candidacy for re-election. Niels Kristian Hansen was elected new President.
FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017” in Saragossa: Eduardo de Paz and Jesús Sitjá, Grand Prix winners
The exhibition, held in Saragossa at the Palacio de Sástago and the Audorium Complex, presented 820 frames. Eduardo de Paz won the GP of the Championship Class with his “Papal States”, whilst the EXFILNA 2016’s GP was for Jesús Sitjá fot his “Maritime Mail of South Pacific from 1819 to UPU”.
JUPHILA 2016. Promotion of Philately through the Youth: The German Championship of Young Philatelists
The German Federation, BDPh - Bund Deutscher Philatelisten, leaded by the President Uwe Decker, gives an important role to the activities with the Youth. The JUPHILA 2016 held in Mainz from the 16th to the 18th of September has been a new event of efficient and friendly work for the future of Philately.
New Board of the Polish Philatelists Union
The National Congress of the Polish Philatelists Union held in Iława, has elected the new Main Board wich consists of President, Mr. Henryk Monkos. Vice-President, Mr. Jerzy Białas. Vice-President, Mr.Józef Kuczborski. Secretary, Ms. Joanna Boniśniak. Treasurer, Mr. Janusz Dunst.
News from the Union of the Philatelists of Macedonia
The Union of the Philatelists of Macedonia has presented us with an interesting new book, the “Small Philatelic Lexicon” by Klime Popovski. It is the first philatelic book published in the country.
Live broadcast by Internet two Seminars at the FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2016
Today has been broadcast the Seminars of Thematic Philately “How to improve my thematic exhibit?” and of Postal History “The use of the present Regulations”. Both can be reviewed in You Tube.
Great success of ODESSAPHILEX 2016, International Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition
From the 24th to the 28th of August was celebrated the International Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition "ODESSAPHILEX-2016" commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine. At the event participated exhibits from Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Belarus and Hungary.
Full Recognition of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to AICO, the International Association of Olympic Collectors
At the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro, full IOC recognition was granted to AICO, pursuant to Article 3.7 of the Olympic Charter. AICO, under the Presidency of Dr. Roman Andrzej Babut, Thematic Juror and Honorary Memeber of the Polish Philatelists Union, is “A center of excellence for understanding and fostering the Olympic Movement through collectibles”.
9 Large Gold and 19 Gold Medals awarded at the FEPA Exhibition GMUNDEN 2016
From the 25th to the 28th August has been held the 20th Edition of the GMUNDEN Philatelic Exhibition, that for the 3rd consecutive year had the FEPA Recognition.
FINLANDIA 2017. All the latest information, in the Newsletter #3
Today we are receiving the Newsletter #3, plenty of interesting information. The team lead by Jukka Mäkinen, Jukka Mäkipää, Risto Pitkänen, Jarkko Leppänen and Raino Heino is working hard and efficiently to offer an outstanding exhibition not to be missed!
New Board of the Union of Czech Philatelists
The Union of Czech Philatelists has elected new officials for 2016 – 2020. The new Executive Board and Supervisory Board have been elected at General Assembly in Prague. The boards ´election period covers among others the Specialized World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018.
CANDIDATES FOR THE FIP COMMISSIONS
On the 24th and 25th of October will be held the election of the Board of the FIP Commissions in Taipei. Federations members of FEPA have appointed candidates for Commission's Chairman: Engelbrecht Lars, Denmark (Postal Stationery); Ebner Ralph, Germany (Revenues); Suhadolc Peter, Slovenia (Thematic) and Svendsen Lars Peter, Denmark (Traditional). All the four are only candidates to be elected Chairman of their Commissions.
The POST Book: 500 years of history in Europe
The last and extremely interesting book of Vincent Schouberechts, is devoted to the 500 years of history since the “Magna Carta” was issued by the Spanish King Charles I in 1516 in favor of the Thurn and Taxis family.
Jan Berg, Grand Prix of HALLFRIM 2016
On 12-14 August was held HALLFRIM 2016 the Swedish National exhibition of stamps and postcards arranged by the Halmstads Philatelic Association which celebrated its Centenary.
August 2016 Newsletter of the very active Postal Stationery Commission
The FIP Postal Stationery Commission, leaded by Lars Engelbrecht, has issue its August Newsletter, plenty of interesting information.
3 Days Symposium on Postal History in Carinthia
A most interesting 3 days Symposium has been held in Carinthia about the Postal History of former Krain and Lower Styria from pre-philately to the end of WWI, during SHS 1919-1921 and during occupations of Slovenia in WWII.
ABPS York Fair 2016, National Exhibition with international participation at the York Racecourse
The prize as Best in Show and Large Gold Medal was awarded to Mr Sandeep Jaiswal with British India - Queen Victoria Postal Stationery. Other main prizes were to Mr Jon Aitchison, Mr Stan Lawrence, Prof Peter Chadwick and Mr. Colin Hoffman.
FIP HONORARY PRESIDENT KNUD MOHR, HAS PASSED AWAY
I have just received a telephone call from Claes Arnrup with the very sad news that Knud Mohr has passed away today.
XXI Centuries of Postal Communications in Spain: The whole book
On the 15th of July, the Spanish Post presented this terrific work which explains over its 400 pages, plenty of images, the milestones and the evolution of the Postal Communications in Spain from the Roman Empire to our days. The authors have been a group of prestigious historians coordinated by the specialists in Postal History Jose Manuel López Bernal and José María Sempere. You can read or download the whole book.
Not previously described area of the Nordic Postal History: Postal Boats Wrecks in Norway, by Egil H. Thomassen
From the late 1600s and for more than two centuries the mail was transported along the Norwegian coastline in small, open boats. Despite skilful seamanship several shipwrecks happened in this period. For the first time this area of the Postal History has been researched, thanks to the work of Egil H. Thomassen.
Exhibition “FILA-CARTO 2016 BUCHAREST” Specialized in Literature and Picture Postcards
The Research and Literature Association of Philatelists of Bucharest in cooperation with the Romanian Philatelic Federation have organized an exhibition specialized in Literature (works published in Romania or abroad since 2006) and Picture Postards, to be held at the Parliament of Romania from the 26th to the 30th of October 2016. The participation in FILA-CARTO BUCHAREST 2016 exhibition is free.
Seminars for the General Public: What such unusual initiative taught us
The Hellenic Philatelic Federation organized a cycle of Seminars from February to May 2016 devoted to the general public, as informed in this Website last month and in the just printed FEPA News magazine. Now you can read here the extremely interesting comments received from Anthony Virvilis.
THE NEW ISSUE OF OUR MAGAZINE: FEPA NEWS Nº 29
A new issue of FEPA News was printed and distributed a few days ago. All the FEPA members are receiving the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 29 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from January to June 2016, as well as information about the upcoming exhibitions and events of the second semester of 2016 and even advance information of those of 2017. You will also find other interesting information and articles. If you do not received it you can read it here or download the full magazine.
Westfila 2016: The National Belgium Championship with important Dutch participation
In a unique collaboration in Roeselare, Belgium, the Netherlands was at the national exhibition Westfila 2016, being present with a large number of collections and two members of the jury.
FINLANDIA 2017 – Issued the Newsletter Number 2, plenty of useful information
On the 20th of June, the very active and efficient Organizing Committee of FINLANDIA 2017 has issue the Newsletter number 2, including interesting information about: Applications; the Project of FINLANDIA 2017 of which the Exhibition in Tampere is the main but not the only philatelic event; FINLANDIA 2017 is also part of the celebrations of Finland Centennial of independence; Accommodation information etc.
The Slovenian Philatelic Association elected new Board
On the 18th of June was held the Annual General Meeting of the Slovenian Philatelic Association. It was celebrated in a friendly atmosphere, and was elected the new Board: President: Peter Suhadolc, Vice presidents: Bojan Bračič and Igor Pirc
The HPS Medal Awards Ceremony 2011-2015
On 21st May 2016, was held the HPS Medal Awards Ceremony for the years 2011-2015. The awardees were: Nick Cardassilaris, Philatelic Society of Piraeus, Anthony Virvilis, Theodore Papaeliou, John Coundouros, Michalis Tsironis, Michalis Petradakis and Wolfgang Bauer.
Elections to the Board of the Hungarian Federation – MABEOSZ
On the 10th of June, the Hungarian Federation, MABEOSZ, kindly informed the members of the FEPA Board, of the result of the voting for their Board for the next two years, with the election of Peter Dunai as President
Jvo Bader, President of the Swiss Federation, resigns with immediate effect
10.06.2016 Due to serious health problems and imperative advice of his doctor, our President Jvo Bader was forced to resign with immediate effect. For FSPhS and the Central Committee, the resignation comes unexpectedly.
Minutes of the 2016 FEPA Congress
After the Congress, the draft of the Minutes was sent to all FEPA member Federations, Associations or Unions. Once modified with the comments received, these are the whole Minutes.
Muharem Gimjani, new President of the Balkanfila Working Group
Following the tradition of the Balkanfila group, has been elected as new President the Chairman of the Federation which hosted the last exhibition, now Muharem Gimjani, President of the Albanian Federation. Igor Pirc was reelected as Secretary.
Philatelic Seminars for the general public: an excellent experience
The Hellenic Philatelic Federation aiming the spread and promotion of philately, organized a cycle of Philatelic Seminars for the general public along the month of February, March, April and May 2016.
Philately of high level again in France : Paris Philex 2016
170 exhibits, including those of the Federations guests, Spain and Italy, were present at the Exhibitions Park « Port de Versailles » for a new festival of philately.
SUCCESSFUL FEPA EXHIBITION “ROSSICA 2016” WITH PHILATELISTS FROM 18 COUNTRIES
From the 20th to the 22nd May 2016 was held the International Philatelic Biannial Exhibition “ROSSICA 2016” in the Russian House for Science and Culture in Berlin, with FEPA Recognition.
International Seminars on Fakes and Forgeries from Nicos Rangos and Jovan Basho
According to the program of the Balkanfila 2016 FEPA Exhibition in Tirana, Nicos Rangos and Jovan Basho presented very interesting Seminars on Fakes and Forgeries from two different approaches.
The German thematic exhibitor Wolf Hess made History In World Exhibitions
For the first time in history, a thematic exhibit has been Candidate to the Grand Prix National at a World Stamp Exhibition. It happened in the present New York 2016, with the exhibit “Life and fate of the American Natives”.
FIRST EXHIBITION IN ALBANIA: A GREAT BALKANFILA
May 2016 has seen for the first time an international philatelic exhibition in the country. It was hard to believe when seing the high quality of the event, which received enormeous attention from the Albanian media. In Balkanfila, philately and friendship goes toghether.
More FEPA Exhibitions: EXFILNA 2017 in Portugalete, Spain, National with International participation.
At the recent FEPA Congress has been granted the FEPA Recognition to the Exfilna 2017, to be held from the 7th to the 12th October in Portugalete, next to Bilbao, Spain. The Spanish Federation will send invitations to participate to the French and to the Hungarian Federations.
Specialised WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION with FEPA Recognition: PRAGA 2018
At the FEPA Congress held on the 30th April, Vit Vanicek, in the name of the Union of Czech Philatelists requested the FEPA Recognition for the Specialised World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018, wich was granted with the votes of all the Delegates.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to the Spring Stampex 2017
During the recent FEPA Congress, Chris King, as representative of the Association of British Philatelic Societies, requested the FEPA Recognition to the Spring STAMPEX 2017. It was granted by the unanimity of the Congress. Spring Stampex 2017 will be devoted to the countries which were part of the former Ottoman Empire.
Presentation of Awards at the FEPA Congress
During the FEPA Congress celebrated in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, were handed out the awards of Mr. Francis Kiddle in memoriam, Mme Michèle Chauvet, Mr.Calin Marinescu, the Philatelic Society of Sofia „Petko Karaivanoff” and the Briefmarken-Sammler Verein Gotha 1890 e.V.
Eduardo Oliveira e Sousa, Grand Prix in the Championship Class. Everaldo Santos, Grand Prix of “LUBRAPEX 50 Years”.
As many as 58 exhibits received Gold or Large Gold medals, which reflect the extremely high level of the Exhibition. Out of competition also were exhibited six outstanding collections from the DASV, German Association of Postal History. The Palmares marked the end of a fantastic exhibition.
WHAT A SOCIAL PROGRAMME IN LUBRAPEX 2016 !
On top of the fantastic exhibition, LUBRAPEX 2016 included a Social Program with the invitation to all FEPA Delegates to the Congress, Commissioners, Jurors and other guests, to visit the Cellars of Porto Wine with lunch there, dinner and small violin virtuoso concert at the “Pousada de Santa Luzia”, over the Sanctuary, amongst others visits, lunch and diners. PHOTO GALLERY
BEGAN THE FEPA EXHIBITION LUBRAPEX 50 ANOS
LUBRAPEX 50 ANOS, Portugal-Brazilian Exhibition with Germany (67 exhibits) and Italy (26) as guests Federations began yesterday with 252 Exhibits displayed on 965 frames. To celebrate the 50 year of continuous LUBRAPEX, probably the oldest binational exhibition of the world, it received the FEPA Support.
HIGH LEVEL AT THE FEPA EXHIBITION “EUROSPACE 2016”IN PRAGUE
From the12th to the 17th of April was held the “Eurospace 2016" International Astrophilatelic Exhibition at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Prague with FEPA Recognition and the participation of philatelists from Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland.
FINLANDIA 2017 Newsletter #1 – April 2016
FINLANDIA 2017 will be arranged in May 24th – 28th, 2017. The exhibition is the biggest philatelic event in Europe – if not in the whole world – in 2017. The preparations for FINLANDIA 2017 are progressing as planned. There will be 40 FEPA countries participating, together with the invited USA and Australia.
Summary of the different types of FEPA Exhibitions
We are very pleased having every year more FEPA Exhibitions. As in some points our Statutes and FREGEX are not so clear, the enclosed Summary of the FEPA Exhibitions may be of help for those FEPA member thinking on the possibility of organizing an exhibition with the FEPA Patronage, Support or Recognition.
New Board of the Cyprus Philatelic Federation: Nicos Rangos, elected President
Today we have been informed that after the General Assembly in Nicosia the participants from all cities of Cyprus voted for a new Board of the Cyprus Philatelic Federation. The results are as follows
“Open Day“ at the Austrian Federation – a terrific event!
Since nearly 20 years, the Austrian Federation celebrates an “Open Day” and invites a guest country. This year it was Luxemburg – the philatelic postal department and the representatives of the board.
THE CATALOG AND PROGRAM OF LUBRAPEX 50 YEARS
In two weeks time will be celebrated the LUBRAPEX 50 Years Exhibition with the 2016 FEPA Congress. A beautiful Catalogue has been published plenty of useful information, the whole program of events and interesting articles.
ILLEGAL STAMPS: INFORMATION FROM UPU
After a collaboration of Nicos Rangos with UPU Management, he has obtained the authorization to publish and link in www.fepanews.com the illegal stamps issued in a number of countries members of the Universal Postal Union. This information is essential for experts, jurors and for many collectors in order to avoid buying and exhibiting such illegal stamps.
CANDIDATES FROM THE FEPA MEMBERS TO THE FIP COMMISSIONS’S BUREAU
All members of the Bureau of the 11 Commissions are on election at the FIP Congress on the 26th of October in Taipei: Chairmen, Secretaries and ordinary Bureau members.
Correction to the Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Picture Postcards Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions
We very much regret that the version published in FEPA News, Nr. 28 January 2016 was the penultimate version. The additions from the Austrian Federation are now included:
Solidarity with Belgium
Solidarity with Belgium – Solidarité avec la Belgique - Solidarität mit Belgien – Solidaridad con Bélgica - التضامن مع بلجيكا - солидарность с Бельгией
At Milanofil 2016 were presented the FEPA Certificates of Appreciation to the Clubs of Lugano and Bergamo
The Palmares of a very successful 2016 edition of Milanofil had as highlight the presentation of the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation to the Club Filatelico of Lugano (Switzerland), town that hosted our 2014 Congress, and the Circolo Filatelico of Bergamo (Italy). FEPA Vice President Giancarlo Morolli introduced the significance of the FEPA awards
PETER DUNAI, NEW PRESIDENT OF THE HUNGARIAN FEDERATION – MABEOSZ
The Assembly of the National Federation of Hungarian Philatelists (MABEOSZ) elected on the 27th of February 2016 on extraordinary election Mr. Peter Dunai as interim President.
MINUTES OF THE 2016 FEPA BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
On the 13th of February was held in Milano–Linate, the 2016 FEPA Board Annual Meeting. The following Minutes reflects the main discussions and matters treated at the meeting.
FEPA RECOGNITION TO “NORDIA 2017 EXHIBITION”
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to “NORDIA 2017 Exhibition” to be held in The DGI-House/Spektrum in Vejle on 27 – 29 October 2017.
ELECTIONS ON THE PORTUGUESE FEDERATION OF PHILATELY
On the 5th of March was held the Congress of the Portuguesa Federation ( “Federaçao Portuguesa de Filatelia” ), in which was elected the new Board as follows:
HUNREV 2016: A nice opportunity to visit Budapest
The organizers of HUNREV 2016, National Hungarian Exhibition of Revenues, kindly invite to visit the exhibition from 20-24 April to philatelists from all FEPA countries.
FEPA Flag arrived to Jyväskylä
FEPA Flag was brought to Jyväskylä to wait for the Nordia 2016 exhibition!
The Picture Postcards, new FEPA Class, goes ahead fast
The FEPA Regulations for the Picture Postcard were approved by the FEPA Congress in Athens. Since then, several federations as the Polish, the Spanish or the Belgian has already translated it into their languages. Here we are posting the very interesting article published in “Belgaphil” by Mr. Ivan Van Damme,
GRANTED THE FEPA AWARDS: THE FEPA MEDALS FOR FRANCIS KIDDLE (IN MEMORIAM) AND MICHÈLE CHAUVET
In its meeting held in Milan on 13 February 2016, the FEPA Board analyzed the proposals submitted by the member Federations and agreed on awarding the 2015 FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation as follows:
JURY SEMINAR IN GERMANY TO UNIFORM THE APPLICATION OF THE REGULATIONS
On the 13th and 14th of February, 30 jurors met in Bietigheim-Bissingen for the Jury Seminar directed by Dr. Wolfgang Leupold with the participation of the members of the Board of the German Federation Uwe Decker, Thomas Hoepfner and Alfred Schmidt.
LUXEMBOURG ELECTED NEW BOARD
The Féderation des Sociétés Philateliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, informed us on the 11th of February of the election of its new Board of directors. Our best wishes for succéss!
THE LATEST ISSUE OF OUR MAGAZINE: FEPA NEWS Nº 28
A new issue of FEPA News has been printed. All the FEPA members will receive the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 28 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from July 2015 to the beginning of January 2016, information about the upcoming exhibitions and events, as well as other interesting information and articles. If you do not received it you can read it here in reduced size or download the magazine in full size.
George Sparis, President of the recent and successful NOTOS 2015 and of the Hellenic Philotelic Society, has passed away
Today has passed away George Sparis, President of the Hellenic Philotelic Society (HPS). He was also President of the Organizing Committee of NOTOS 2015. We are just receiving such sad message from Anthony Virvilis.
FEPA Recognition granted to the National Youth Philatelic Exhibition with International participation “TRAKOSCAN 2016”
The 11th School of Young Philatelists / National Youth Philatelic Exhibition with international participation "TRAKOSCAN 2016", will be held from October 8th to October 16th 2016 in the Castle of Trakoskan, Croatia.
JANUARY SEMINAR IN BERLIN
On January 18, 2016 Berliner Philatelisten-Klub von 1888 e. V. organized its 2707 meeting (Sitzung). The central part of this meeting was a lecture on Astrophilately.
SEEN OVER 200.000 PAGES OF WWW.FEPA.NEWS.COM
Since we established the official "Flag Counter" on the 11th of September 2014, over 200.000 pages have been seen from readers of 145 different countries.
STAMPONTHEWEB – A NEW PHILATELIC PORTAL
On 18 January AICPM, the largest Italian postal history association, launched a new philatelic Portal, www.stampontheweb.com . Stampontheweb is a portal for everyone sharing our hobby, designed to make life easier as far as searching for information in the web is concerned.
Special Regulations for the Evaluation of the new FEPA Class: THE PICTURE POSTCARD
The Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Picture Postcard Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions were approved by the FEPA Congress in Athens, on 15 November 2015. They are subject to review by the 2018 FEPA Congress. These Regulations apply to all those exhibitions granted FEPA patronage, support or recognition at, or following, the 2015 FEPA Congress.
New Board of the ZSF – Union of Philatelists of Slovakia
The new Board (Rada) of ZSF is formed by 7 members: 4 delegates from the regions and three members included the President, elected at the Council of ZSF (previously general assembly).
Considerations on the “3rd Continental Philatelic Exhibition” in Cairo
The just finished "3rd Continental Philatelic Exhibition", organized by the Philatelic Society of Egypt on the occasion of the 150 year of first Egyptian Stamp, has resulted in a great success, its third successful event in one year!
Great promotion of Philately in Cairo at the “3rd Continental Exhibition” with FEPA Recognition
From the 31st of December 2015 to the 6th of January 2016, Cairo hosted the “3rd Continental Exhibition” with FEPA Recognition. Were exhibited 223 frames of 11 classes and 71 exhibits from 8 countries: Egypt, Bahrain, Cyprus, Great Britain, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
January 2016 Newsletter from the FIP Postal Stationery Commission
The Commission Chairman, Lars Engelbrecht has kindly sent us the Commission Newsletter nº 14 of January 2016. In his message he says “ We see more and more postal stationery exhibits: 85 postal stationery exhibits have been entered at the international exhibitions in 2015. And the exhibits become better and better”...
FEPA Recognition to the 3rd International Philatelic Exhibition «ODESSAPHILEX-2016»
On the 27th of December, the FEPA Board has granted the Recognition to ODESSAPHILEX-2016 . The Exhibition will be held from the 24 to the 28 August, 2016 in the Sea gallery of the exhibition center of Odessa Marine Station, Ukraine. The invited Federations are Greece, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Israel, Austria, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.
90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF SOFIA “P. KARAIVANOV”
December 2015 marked the 90th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of Sofia "P. Karaivanov" (Софийско Филателно Дружество "П. Караиванов"). The President, Boncho Bonev, requested the presence of the FEPA President who attended the event.
125 Anniversaire de la fondation De la Fédération Royale des Cercles Philatéliques de Belgique 1890 – 2015
The Belgium Federation - FRCPB is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. With this occasion the President Eddy Van Vaeck presented a very special issue of the “Belgaphil” publication, telling the history of the last 25 years of the FRCPB.
European Parliament – Cyprus stamps youth competition
Proposal from the Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus to organise a student stamp competition on the theme "The European Union through the eyes of Young People",
FEPA AWARDS: Calling for Candidates!
A mail calling for candidates to the FEPA Awards 2015 has already been sent to all FEPA members. Please send your proposals to giancarlo.morolli@fastwebnet.it at your earliest convenience but not later than the 24th January 2016, as the FEPA Board meeting which will decide it is scheduled for mid February. Look at the details!
MINUTES OF THE 2015 FEPA CONGRESS
Once incorporated the comments received from some Delegates, we are pleased to post the whole Minutes of the FEPA Congress held in Athens on the 15th of November.
MonacoPhil 2015 attracted more visitors than ever
This year’s Monacophil s, which had FEPA Recognition, specialized in Polar philately. One of the main attractions at MonacoPhil 2015 was the exhibition of rarities including the famous British Guiana 1 Cent Magenta which was on display.
The Italian Federation has a new Board
After the General Assembly held in Florence, the Federazione fra le Società Filateliche Italiane has a new Board for the period 2016-2018. It is composed of: Piero Macrelli (president), Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (vice president),
Vincent Schouberechts, new Editor for the FFE Journal
Fakes, Forgeries & Experts Journal (FFE), since 1998 appreciated tool for the fight against and to inform about forgeries, is entering an exciting chapter with such a new editor.
Berlin will host a new FEPA Recognized international exhibition: ROSSICA 2016
The 34 National Federations present at the recent FEPA Congress, granted unanimously the FEPA Recognition to “ROSSICA 2016”, to be held from 20 to 22 May 2016 at the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin.
KAUNAS 2015: a successful exhibition
The Union of Lithuanian Philatelists (Lietuvos Filatelistų Sąjunga) held a successful exhibition from 19−22 November 2015 at the Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas.
FEPA RECOGNITION TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “EUROSPACE 2016” IN PRAGUE
The National Exhibition with the international participation of 10 countries “Eurospace 2016”, will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from April 12th to April 17th 2016
FEPA Recognition to the Spanish National Exhibition with International participation “EXFILNA 2016”
The “EXFILNA 2016” will be held in Zaragoza, Spain, from the 14th to the 18th of September 2016. Over 850 frames will show many of the best Spanish exhibits as well as a valuable participation of philatelists from Croatia and Israel.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to the international exhibition “NORDIA 2016”
NORDIA 2016 invites philatelists from the Nordic countries, Estonia, Scandinavian Collectors Club (USA), and Royal Philatelic Society London to exhibit in Jyväskylä, Finland!
New Board of the Fédération des Associations Philatéliques de Turquie : Ziya Agaogullari re-elected President
The 28th of November 2015 was elected the new Board of the Fédération des Associations Philatéliques de Turquie. Ziya Agaogullari was re-elected President. The whole Board is formed as follows: