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BELPHILA-2017: 9th National Philatelic Exhibition of Belarus with International participation

Belphila-2017 was held in Minsk from 18 to 21April 2017, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the first Belarus postage stamp and the 950th anniversary of Minsk City. There were exhibits from 9 different countries.

New Board of the Hellenic Philatelic Federation

At the Annual General Meeting of the Hellenic Philatelic Federation has been elected its new Board for the next two years, as follows:

International Philatelic Summit 2017

Following on from the three Malmö Seminars 2012-2015, this Pre-Stockholmia Philatelic Summit was organised by Jonas Hällström.

Activities of Youth Philately in Luxembourg

Jos Wolff, President of the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand Duché de Luxembourg) & FIP Honorary President, held a very interesting philatelic presentation at the school of Nocher.

Important notice: CHANGE THE PLACE OF CELEBRATION OF THE FEPA CONGRESS

The Organizing Committee of “FINLANDIA 2017” has informed us of the need to change the place of celebration of the FEPA Congress. The timetable remains the same:

Minutes of the annual FEPA Board Meeting

On March 11th was held in Milan the annual meeting of the FEPA Board. Here are included the full Minutes of the meeting, informing of the main matters discussed and the decisions taken.

Elections at the Romanian Philatelic Federation

On March 18, 2017 took place the Romanian Philatelic Federation’s Congress, held in Brasov. Was elected the new Board of Directors which consists of:

Elected the Board 2017-2021 of the Philatelic Federation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

On March 25, 2017, the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) held its 74th Congress, electing the Board for the period 2017-2021. Jos Wolff was reelected as President.

CHRISTO NIKOLTCHEV AND ARI MUHONEN, AWARDED WITH THE FEPA MEDALS

At its annual meeting, the FEPA Board analyzed the many candidacies received from the FEPA member Federations and agreed on awarding the 2016 FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation as follows:

Costas Chazapis answer to Gunnar Dahlvig’s opinions

Costas Chazapis, General Commissioner of the successful NOTOS 2015 amongst many other philatelic activities, has sent us the document “On Gunnar Dahlvig's pessimistic thoughts” referring the recently posted document “Quo Vadis”.

JUVENIA 2017, Spanish Youth Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition: The list of the 106 Exhibits

Has been published the list of the 106 accepted exhibits from Spain, France, Italy and Cyprus that will participate at the Spanish Youth Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition, JUVENIA 2017. Here is the whole list.

Dutch philatelic world in shock

On the last days of 2016 out of the blue Dutch postal operator PostNL informed that as of January 1st 2017 all handed in parcels and registered letters, franked with postage stamps were to be striked with an ordinary ballpoint!

Gunnar Dahlvig’s views: Quo Vadis?

Gunnar Dahlvig, one of the most recognized European philatelists, awarded with the FEPA Medal 2013, presents an interesting document for discussion about the situation of Philately.

FEPA Exhibition MaxiEspaña 2017: List of the Exhibits

The FEPA Exhibition MaxiEspaña 2017 which will be held in Aviles, Asturias, Spain, from the 10th to the 13th of May, has published the list of the 41 Maximaphily exhibits from the four national federations participants: Spain, Cyprus, France and Italy.

Patron of FINLANDIA 2017

We are very pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö is the Patron of FINLANDIA 2017.

MONACOPHIL 2017 NEWSLETTER

We are receiving the 3rd Press Release of MonacoPhil 2017. The beautiful poster to announce MonacoPhil 2017 shows the stamp issued in 1993 by the United States and Monaco to honor Grace Kelly, Princess Grace.

The full Programme and details of the Multilateral FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2017

The Organizing Committee, leaded by Gaizka Sola, has published the full,extremely interesting and appealing Programme of the EXFILNA 2017.

Spring STAMPEX 15th-18th February 2017 with FEPA Recognition

The special attraction on this occasion was a once in a lifetime collection of exhibits showing material from the former Ottoman Empire. The idea for the theme was developed by Freddy Khalastchy and the late Francis Kiddle, and later with the support of Chris King from the ABPS Exhibitions and International Committee.

Mr. Ivan Van Damme, new President of the Belgian Federation (FRCPB – KLBP)

On the 22nd of February we have been informed of the election of Mr. Ivan Van Damme as President of the Belgian Federation for the period 2017-2021. Mr. Eddy Van Vaeck has been elected Honorary President. Congratulations and all best wishes for success.

The lists of the accepted exhibits of the ECTP

The European Championship of Thematic Philately, ECTP, has published the lists of accepted exhibits by alphabetical order, by class and by country.

2ND CZECH-SLOVAK PHILATELIC EXHIBITION IN ZDAR NAD SAZAVOU

We are receiving today the report of the successful bilateral 2nd CZECH AND SLOVAK Philatelic Exhibition held in ZDAR NAD SAZAVOU which was again "pre-judged" via scanned exhibit pages using the EXPONET displaying and presentation technology.

The King and the Queen, Honorary Presidents of the FEPA Exhibitions MAXIESPAÑA and JUVENIA 2017

King Philipp VI and Queen Letizia have accepted the Honorary Presidency of the FEPA International Exhibitions MAXIESPAÑA and JUVENIA 2017 to be held in Aviles, Asturias, from the 10th to the 13th May 2017.

Newsletter number 5: The updated information of FINLANDIA 2017

FINLANDIA 2017, with FEPA Patronage and FIP Recognition, has issued its Newsletter number 5 with the most updated information about this great event: The exhibits list has been published.

The latest News of PRAGA 2018

Mr. Lubor Kunc, Secretary General of PRAGA 2018 Organizing Committee, is sending us the enclosed interesting information. You can regularly get the newest information about the event via its website; http://www.praga2018.cz.

PRINTED THE FIRST ISSUE OF 2017 OF “FEPA NEWS” MAGAZINE, NOW ALSO ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE

A new issue of FEPA News, its number 30, was printed and distributed a few days ago. All the FEPA members Federations, Associations or Unions, are receiving the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 30 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from June to December 2016, as well as information about the upcoming exhibitions and events of the first semester 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.

The recipients of the Hellenic Philotelic Society Medal

Louis Fanchini and Michèle Chauvet RDP are this year's recipients of the Hellenic Philotelic Society Medal, in appreciation to their long-standing and continuous research work on the subject of the Large Hermes.

NEW DEADLINE FOR PRESENTING NOMINATIONS – FEPA AWARDS 2016

Some FEPA members have asked to postpone the deadline in consideration that their first Board meeting of 2017 is scheduled late January or early February. In appreciation of such interest for the FEPA Awards program, the deadline has been postponed to 20th February 2017.

Newsletter from the FIP Postal Stationery Commission

The Postal Stationery Commission, Chaired by Lars Engelbrecht has issued a Newsletter covering interesting information of the second part of the year 2016. The FEPA Representative in the Commission is Michael Smith, UK, while Igor Pirc, Slovenia, has been appointed to the Board by the Chairman.

Magyar Posta cooperates with Deutsche Post’s Dhl Parcel Europe Network

Magyar Posta and Pošta Slovenije joined DHL Parcel Europe’s network, expanding the DHL network for cross-border e-commerce by two additional countries. Customers already can send MPL Europe Standard parcels to Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia.

Pedro Vaz Pereira awarded by the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Portuguese Academy of the History

On occasion of the Closing of the Academic Year of the Portuguese Academy of History, the President of the Republic of Portugal, Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa presented with the Honorary Mention to Mr. Pedro Vaz Pereira.

Elections for the Board of the Union of Swiss Philatelic Societies

At the Assembly of the FSPhS, as expected the members of the Board has been re-elected with Hans Schwarz as Président. Two new members has been added to the Board, Rolf Leuthard and Forian Domenjoz.

FEPA 2016 AWARDS: DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS APPROACHING!

Deadline: 22 January 2016. Communications: From the FEPA member National Federations, Associations or Unions to Giancarlo Morolli, via e-mail only. Short and effective information, as long documents must necessarily be shortened.

Awards at the DFF, Danmarks Filatelist Forbund

At the Assembly of Representatives Jørgen Jørgensen and Søren Chr. Jensen received the DFF gold pin and thus they became honorary members of DFF. Bo Høifeldt from PostNord was given a silver needle.

FIP and FEPA Approved Seminars at FINLANDIA 2017

FINLANDIA 2017 is enhanced by wide program of Seminars, Meetings and Lectures. Eight International Philatelic Seminars will be arranged during the Exhibition in the premises of the official Exhibition Hotel Scandic Tampere City (Hämeenkatu 1, Tampere). Five of them are FIP Approved Seminars, three of them with a status of Qualifying Seminar. Three Seminars have a FEPA Status. Please note that the timetable is preliminary and the times and rooms can still change.

FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately

The FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately will be held on Saturday 27th of May, in Tampere, during “FINLANDIA 2017”. Eight FEPA Federations amongst the most successful on Youth Philately, will have specialists in the youth field presenting their best practices to all the attendants: Austria by Alfred Kunz; Cyprus by Nicos Rangos; Denmark by Ib Krarup Rasmussen; France by Claude Désarménien; Germany by Axel Brockmann; Slovenia by Bojan Bračič; Spain by José Pedro Gómez-Agüero; and Sweden by Peter Nordin.

Digitalization of all Cyprus Stamps since 1878 to 2016

Cyprus is the first European country that introduced the digitization of all Cyprus stamps since 1878 to 2016. Now Cyprus stamps are available all over the world.

A new opportunity for the lovers of thematics (and not only for them): Open Philately

Paolo Guglielminetti has been very active divulgating the concepts of Open Philately in Italy. Now, as President of the national thematic association (CIFT), he asked Marco Occhipinti and Giancarlo Morolli to prepare a booklet on this matter.

New Board of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland

At the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland has been elected the following Executive Council: President Mr. Brian Warren, Vice-President Mr. Michael Burrington, Hon. Secretary Mr. Patrick Casey.

Book “Hellenic Stamps 1861-1961, History-Ideology-Aesthetics”

The Hellenic Post published the research book Hellenic Stamps 1861-1961, History-Ideology-Aesthetics, hardbound, 406 pages, approx. 300 photos in full colour, 391 bibliographical entries and 464 footnotes. We are looking forward for the edition of the English version!

Elected the new Board of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists

On December 3rd , 2016, in Sofia was held the Congress of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists with the election of a new Board. For President was elected Spas Panchev and Vice-presidents George Detchev and Konstantin Penkov.

REQUEST FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF MOLDOVA TO BECOME A FEPA MEMBER

It is a great pleasure to inform that today we have received the request from the Association of Philatelists, Maximaphilists and Cartophilists from the Republic of Moldova to become a FEPA member.

MonacoPhil 2017: Three great Exhibitions at the same event

MonacoPhil 2017 has presented his 2017 edition which will have three Exhibitions in one: 100 iconic stamps and documents; The philately of North and South America; The 100th anniversary of the King of the Philately: Ferrari de La Renotière, as well as 80 stands of Postal Administrations and International Dealers.

FEPA Congress: Sunday 28th May 2017

The Organizing Committee of FINLANDIA 2017 has informed of the Timetable allocated to the FEPA Congress. It will be held in the Exhibition venue, Tampere Hall, at the Meeting Room "Riffi", on Sunday 28th May, 2017.

More FEPA Exhibitions: MAXIESPAÑA 2017 and JUVENIA 2017, with the participation of five National Federations, received the FEPA Recognition

Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, France and Italy will participate from the 10th to the 13th of May 2017 in Avilés (Asturias), Spain, at the “MAXIESPAÑA-2017” National Spanish Exhibition of Maximaphily and the JUVENIA 2017, National Youth Spanish Exhibition. Both Exhibitions have received the FEPA Recognition.

FEPA Members: Already scheduled 22 International Exhibitions or National with International participation

The “FEPA Calendar” of this Website, already shows 22 Exhibitions International or National with International participation scheduled by the FEPA members. This is on top of many other National Exhibitions. If your Federation, Association or Union will have events not yet in the Calendar, please inform us.

MULTILATERALE HERTOGPOST 2017 from 25 to 27 August 2017

All details of this great event are now in http://multilaterale2017.nl .Will have the participation of Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. The theme of the event is 'European Architecture and Cathedrals'.It is organised by the Hertogpost foundation and the KNBF (Koninklijke Nederlandse Bond van Filatelistenverenigingen) in cooperation with the Filatelie foundation, GSE foundation, POST.NL and the NVPH.

FEPA INTERNATIONAL 11th SCHOOL OF YOUNG PHILATELISTS “TRAKOSCAN 2016”. Education through stamps “Trakoscan story”

That postage stamps are not just a hobby, but also an object of acquiring knowledge and education, 11th School of Young Philatelists "TRAKOSCAN 2016" has also proven this year.

THE NEW ELECTED FIP COMMISSIONS

On the 24rd and 25th of October were elected in Taipei the new Commissions / Sections which has been published at the FIP Website http://www.f-i-p.ch

LATEST NEWS OF FINLANDIA 2017

The European Exhibition FINLANDIA 2017, with FEPA Patronage and FIP Recognition, has issued its Newsletter number 4 plenty of useful information. (Photo: View of the beautiful city of Tampere).

OsmoOkno Kranj 2017 : One Frame exhibition of the Alpe Adria and south-eastern Europe

The philatelic exhibition OsmoOkno Kranj 2017 is organized by the Slovenian Philatelic Association and the Museum Gorenjski in Kranj in order to support competitive one frame exhibiting and to improve international co-operation among regions of Alps Adria and south-eastern Europe.

FEPA EXHIBITION IN ESTONIA : ESTEX 2018

To commemorate the 100 years of the Independence of Estonia, Tallin will host from the 13th to the 15th July 2018 the Exhibition with FEPA Recognition “ESTEX 2018”, open to the Baltic sea countries and to Estonian Philatelic exhibits from all over the world. THE FULL BULLETIN: DETAILS OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE EXHIBITION.

The Specialized World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018 signs the contract of the FIP Patronage

The exhibition, which already had received the FEPA Recognition at the 2016 FEPA Congress in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, has signed on the 26th October the contract of the FIP Patronage.

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.

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