Presentation of the FEPA Certificate to Mr. Jeffrey Stone
Mr. Jeffrey Stone received during the Stockholmia 2019 his Certificate as finalist to the FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Philatelic Study and Research...
STOCKHOLMIA 2019: 7,832 daily visitors from 51 different foreign destinations.
The largest foreign contingent present was from United Kingdom, followed by the United States of America. Also philatelists from the following 48 origins came: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China,...
“World of Revenues” : The largest number of Revenue exhibits in one show
Essen International Stamp Fair usually includes only Thematic exhibits but the 29th Fair also included a "World of Revenues" Salon organised by FIP Revenues Commission Chairman Ralph Ebner and Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fiskalphilatelie e.v. I'm BDPh e.v. It was a great show with 71 exhibits in 315 frames. This must be the largest number of Revenue exhibits on show at one time
XXVI Scientific Conference of the Polish Academy of Philately
The leading motto of the Conference was "Polish Post Offices in the years 1918-1922, in the period of establishing the borders of the Second Republic". During the opening of the Conference. Hans Vogels, a member of the Polish Academy of Philately, was appointed finalist "to the 2018 FEPA medal for exceptional research"
Extended the terms to participate at the International Literature Exhibition in Moldova “Literature for collectors”
With pleasure, we publish the information received from Mr. Ciobanu, President of the Association of Moldova. Have been extended the terms of presentation of the Application Form and the terms of presenting the exhibits: New dates: 15.8.2019 and 30.8.2019 respectively.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to PLOVDIV 2019 International Philatelic Exhibition
The FEPA Board have granted the FEPA Recognition to the International Exhibition "PLOVDIV 2019". Will be held from October 17 – 20 in Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019. The participants have been invited through the European Federations and by their National Philatelic Academies. The Exhibition will not be competitive and there will not be participation fees. The organizers will cover the expenses of the Commissioners...
IBRA 2021: BDPh has signed contract with FIP and Sponsors
On the occasion of the 29th International Stamp Fair in Essen on May 10th 2019 important steps have been taken towards IBRA 2021. The signing of the patronage contract with the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) took place in attendance of guests and journalists specialized in philately
International Literature Exhibition in Moldova : “Literature for collectors”
The Association of Philatelists from Republic of Moldova organizes the Exhibition ,,LITERATURE FOR COLLECTORS” during 03.09.2019-20.09.2019. It will take place in the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History from Chișinău. The participation is free. Only one copie of each exhibit is requested. The registration in Competition Class is made completing an application form, addressed to the Committee of organization. It must be completed till 15.06.2019, and it can be sent in the electronic version. The deadline for receiving the works 20.08.2019
Gouda 2019: Dutch National Exhibition with innovations
From 17-20 April 2019 took place Gouda 2019 in the Dutch ‘city of cheese’. It was with over 760 frames and over 20 literature exhibits the largest National Exhibition in the Netherlands since 2008. Most innovative were the frame cards and the catalogue listing. All exhibitors where invited to send a piece out of the collection to the organiser. This was used with the catalogue listing, which contained all possible information needed to get good idea about the collection showed
HUNFILA 2019: FEPA Exhibition with 13 invited National Federations
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to the HUNFILA 2019 , with the invited National Federations of Austria, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia (Alps-Adria countries), Czech Republik, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain with Hungary total 13 countries, moreover the Hungarian Philatelic Society in Great Britain (HPS) and ARGE Ungarn e.V. The exhibition will be held in Budapest from 04-06 October 2019.
Minutes of the 2019 annual FEPA Board Meeting
The FEPA Board held its annual meeting with the presence of its seven members in Lisbon, attending the kind invitation of the Portuguese Federation of Philately. Along an intense day of work were discussed the 14 points of the Agenda. Here you have the Minutes of the meeting which includes a summary of it.
The Use of Picture Postcards in Open Philately
It seems obvious to most people that the Picture Postcards are non-philatelic material. Of course except if the PP is in the exhibit only for the stamps or postal marks that it may have and not for its image. However, there are exhibitors and even jurors having doubts. So, Birthe King has raised this interesting point and Bernard Jimenez, FIP Vice-President has very well clarified it.
The Imperial Families of Habsburgs very loved of Butterflies
Mr. Vladimir Kachan, Vice-chairman of the Union of Philatelists of Belarus, has sent us the interesting article "The Imperial Families of Habsburgs very loved of Butterflies". Mr. Kachan, who has been collecting stamps for 55 years, starting at 6 years old, has published more than 100 articles about butterflies and moths in philately with the aim of popularising the subject of lepidoptera on stamps, cancels and postal stationeries
Cyprus Students Philatelic Competition
The Cyprus Postal Services and the Cyprus Philatelic Society in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Culture, organized a Cyprus Student Philatelic Competition among students of 14 years old in middle class, public and private education on the following subject ...
Youth and Picture Postcard Seminars in LONDON 2020
The World Exhibition LONDON 2020 will host an enormous amount of philatelic activities. Birthe King has successfully, even if yet provisionally, agreed with Frank Walton, Chairman of London 2020 Organising Committee, Richard Stock, representing the Royal Philatelic Society London and Philip Longbottom, Office Manager of London 2020, to give continuity to the series of FEPA Seminars on Youth and Picture Postcard after the successful presentations on occasion of FINLANDIA 2017 and PRAGA 2018.
NORDIA 2019 – AN UPDATING
Ivar Sundsbø, Leader of the Philatelic Committee, is sending us an updating of what promises to be an extremely interesting exhibition. NORDIA 2019 is quite up to schedule, just setting up the detailed program for each day, catalogue and the arrangement of frames. NORDIA 2019 which received the FEPA Recognition, will host lots of activities during the show.
Albania: National Exhibition and Seminars
The Association of Collectors of Albania organized their first competitive national exhibition hold in Tirana from 9th to 12th April 2019 as well as three Seminars presented by Jovan Basho , Nicos Rangos and Bojan Bračič
Exhibition KKTC’19 under Turkish PTT patronage and Turkish Philatelic Federation collaboration in Nicosia
The National Exhibition ‘KKTC’19 under Turkish PTT patronage and collaboration with TFDF (Turkish Philatelic Federation) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Directorate of Post Office was held on 15th-19th April, 2019 in Nicosia, Cyprus…
Presentation of FEPA Awards: Certificate of Appreciation to The Philatelic Society of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mr. Tone Simončič, President of The Philatelic Society of Ljubljana has received the Certificate of Appreciation granted to the Society for outstanding activities for the promotion of philately. It has played an important role in spreading philatelic knowledge and attracted many younger people to stamp collecting.
27 members of the Royal Belgian Academy of Philately gave displays at The Royal !
No fewer than 27 members of the Royal Belgian Academy of Philately gave displays to the members of The Royal Philatelic Society London on 4 April. The outstanding material on show covered a wide range of countries: not only Belgium and Belgian Congo, but also notably France, Germany and Great Britain
Exhibition “The Philatelic Society of Copenhagen” – 100 years
“The Philatelic Society of Copenhagen” (Filatelistisk Selskab) will celebrate the 100 years since was founded, with an exhibition in October 18 to 20, 2019. Will be organized by the Copenhagen Philatelic Club (KPK) in cooperation with ”The Philatelic Society of Copenhagen” and under the support of The Danish Philatelic Federation.
FIP Jury Academy in Kamnik
On occasion of the Slovenija 2019 exhibition, a new course of the FIP Jury Academy was held in Kamnik. The outstanding trainers have been Peter P. McCann, USA and Charles Verge, Canada. Acted as FIP Observers Bernard Beston, Australia, FIP President, and Peter Suhadolc, Slovenia. The list of participants, in alphabetical order is: Boncho Bonev …
The President of the Czech Federation has passed away
We announce with regret that Walter Müller, President of the Union of Czech Philatelists passed away on the 30th March 2019 at the age 76. Let God rest him in peace..
10 Countries participated at the excellent Alps-Adriatic Philatelic Exhibition SLOVENIJA 2019
The International Philatelic Exhibition Alpe-Adria SLOVENIJA 2019, with the FIP sponsorship and FEPA recognition, was organized by the Slovenian Philatelic Association. The exhibition was devoted to the 100 Anniversary of the first Slovenian stamps “Chain-breakers”. Ten countries took part ...
Elections at the Federation of Liechtenstein / Liechtensteiner Philatelisten-Verein : Hans-Peter Rheinberger, new President
With effect March 2019, the new board has been elected, being formed as follows: President, Hans-Peter Rheinberger. Board Members (In alphabetical order): Danler Siegfried, Dürr Thomas, Erne Stefan, Huys Jan and Windels Heini
Good News for the FEPA Congress 2019 in Monaco
As you were informed, the past FEPA Congress in Prague decided to have the 2019 Congress in Monaco accepting the kind request of the Club de Monte-Carlo (Monaco Federation).
Now, the President, Patrick Maselis inform us that all Delegates to the Congress and their partners can go for free to all MonacoPhil activities, including Gala Dinner, cocktails...
FEPA Awards 2018 winners
The recipients of the FEPA awards are: FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Service to Organised Philately: Pedro Marçal Vaz Pereira (Portugal) , FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Support to Organised Philately: Modesto Fraguas Herrera (Spain), FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Philatelic Study and Research: Károly Szücs (Hungary) for “Fiscal Philately of Hungary” . The FEPA Certificates of Appreciation for Outstanding Activities for the Promotion of Philately went to ...
New FEPA Exhibition in 2021: The Austrian Federation – VÖPH will host the “Multilaterale” honoring its 100th Anniversary
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the requested FEPA Recognition to the “Multilaterale 2021”. Exhibitors from Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland with will meet in St. Pölten from the 24th to the 26th of September 2021, honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Austrian Federation – VÖPH
Celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Federation (FSFI)
The Italian Federation (FSFI) announced the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of its foundation at the General Assembly held at Milanofil 2019. The main event, including also the European Championship of Thematic Philately,will be from 22 to 24 November in Verona at the 133th Veronafil, with the FEPA Patronage
OSTROPA 2020 International Exhibition in Berlin, received the FEPA Recognition
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed to grant the requested FEPA Recognition to the OSTROPA 2020 International Exhibition to be held in Berlin from the 25th to the 28th of June 2020, with the participation of Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Hungary
“Post Horn”, new International Postal History Magazine
Dr. Claudio Manzati, Chief Editor of “Post Horn” and President of the CIFO, has kindly informed us that yesterday 21st of March was launched the International Postal History Magazine POST HORN, at the International Stamp Exhibition and Advanced Collecting, organized by Poste Italiane in Milan
The Atlantic invite the Alpen-Adria running to the 500 years of the Post Office in Portugal
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to the International Exhibition “The Atlantic invite the Alpen-Adria running to the 500 years of the Post Office in Portugal” / Atlantic – Alpen-Adria 2019, to be held in Viana do Castelo from October 1st to 6th, 2019.
Rolf Leuthard , elected new President of the Union of Swiss Philatelic Societies – VSPhV / FSPhS
At the ordinary Assembly of delegates of the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Rolf Leuthard was elected as the new Central Chairman of the VSPhV / FSPhS. Rolf Leuthard officially took office on 1st January 2019 and succeeded Hans Schwarz. The latter led the Federation for about 2 ½ years after Ivo Bader's resignation for health reasons in mid-2016. Hans Schwarz has been elected Vice-President. With this "rotation of function" at the head
Elections at the Spanish Federation – FESOFI : Miguel Ángel García Fernández, re-elected President
Miguel Ángel García Fernández was re-elected President for the period 2019-2023, with the support of all the Regional Federations, at the General Assembly of the Spanish Federation of Philatelic Societies – FESOFI, held in Madrid on the 10th of March 2019.
Innovative initiative of the ABPS: The ‘Multi-Class’ Certificate
The ABPS, whose International Committee is led by Bill Hedley, have just taken an initiative to encourage exhibitors to exhibit in more than one class. The idea is to present a ‘Multi-Class’ Certificate to exhibitors who have achieved at least Vermeil in five or more classes and the first certificates were awarded at Stampex in February 2019.
NOTOS 2021: the “Magnificent Seven” will be exhibited for the first time
On the 28th of February the Organizing Committee of NOTOS 2021 has issued its Newsletter number 2 including the confirmation of the Philatelic and Postal Museum, Athens, to exhibit to the public together for the first time the seven printing plates of the Large Hermes Heads of 1861, known as the “Magnificent Seven”. A special webpage dedicated to the seven printing plates...
New Thematic Guidelines
Peter Suhadolc, FIP Thematic Commission Chairman, has kindly sent us the just issued February 2019 Newsletter including the proposed New Thematic Guidelines . Other contents: Foreword, Thematic Seminar in Jerusalem 2018, Thematic Commission Meeting during Thailand 2018, Scouting Philately at Évora (Portugal), Thematic Qualifying Seminars, WETTERIANA 2019, FIP Thematic Jurors, Exhibitions Calendar, General Information about FIP TC
February Newsletter of the FIP Commission for Maximaphily
The Burau Member representing FEPA, Pascal Bandry, has kindly sent us the bilingual English-French Newsletter. In the Summary: Welcome words by the Chairman Jenny Banfield. The Commission : Who is who ? News around the world. Best maxicard of the year and Maximaphily exhibits.
“The Lord of the stamps”
With this title, the cover page of the “Tageblatt” advise the interview that is presented at full big page inside to Jos Wolff RDP, FIP Honorary President, President of the Federation of Luxembourg... . The Tageblatt is one of the most important daily newspapers of Luxembourg. This is an outstanding example of fantastic promotion of Philately. Congratulations, Josy!
The Spring STAMPEX 2019 has been the successful beginning of the Royal Philatelic Society London 150th Anniversary’s Celebrations
From the 13th – 16th February, the Business Design Centre, London hosted the Spring STAMPEX 2019 . This year the lead society was the Royal Philatelic Society London on the topic of King George V. The winner of ‘Best in Show’ was awarded to Patrick Flanagan from South Africa
More FEPA Exhibitions in Spain: Granted the FEPA Recognition to “EXFILNA 2019”
From the 5th to the 10th of November 2019, will be held in Santander the 57th Edition of the National Spanish Philatelic Exhibition “EXFILNA'2019” that will have International participation . Over its 750 frames will be displayed exhibits from all Classes, including the Picture Postcards. The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the requested FEPA Recognition.
FEPA Recognition to JUVENIA 2019: Youth Spanish National with the participation of Cuba and France on the VIII Centenary of the Burgos Cathedral
The National Exhibition with International participation of Youth Philately, Spanish Championship, JUVENIA 2019, will be held in the Monastery of San Juan de Burgos, from May 7 to May 11, 2019, under the sponsorship of the Spanish Post, the City Council of Burgos and
Hands across the Mediterranean
Dr. Claudio Ernesto Manzati (Italy), has sent us this optimistic short story from Mr. Yoram Lubianiker (Israel), about how collaboration between national federations can promote our hobby. It is also a demonstration of how important it is to share ideas and information.
LAST CALL for nominations – FEPA Awards 2018
The FEPA Vice-President, responsible for the Awards, Giancarlo Morolli, has sent a letter by email to all the FEPA members reminding that the deadline for presenting nominations is 28 February 2019, as well as thanking to all those who has already sent nominations. Here is the complete letter
25th World Olympic Collectors’ Fair
The city of Warsaw and the Polish Olympic Committee are honored to host the 25th jubilee gathering of Olympic stamp, coin, pin and memorabilia collectors from around the world at the Olympic Centre from 24-26 May for WARSAW 2019.
GOUDA 2019, Dutch National Exhibition with International participation
The exhibition will be held from April 17 to 20, with 770 frames (plus literature). Also collectors from abroad will participate including many exhibitors from Belgium. In a separate section members of the Royal Philatelic Society London will show their exhibits. In addition to the usual jury awards (medals and special prizes), the public will vote for a special award for one of the exhibits. There will be 60 stands with 34 Dutch traders and others from six different countries. Will have more than 25 activities
New FEPA International Exhibition: “MULTILATERALE 2019 Luxemburg”
The "Multilaterale 2019 Luxemburg" exhibition, with FEPA Recognition, will be held from November 8 to 10, 2019, with the German speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland), under the High Patronage of HRH the Grand-Duke and the auspices of the Prime Minister of Luxembourg and the City of Luxembourg
Updated information of the FEPA Exhibition NORDIA 2019
It is with pleasure that we welcome philatelic collectors from all the Nordic countries to Nordia 2019 at Quality Hotel, Sarpsborg on 23. - 25. August 2019. We are very proud that HRH Crown Prince Haakon has agreed to be the exhibition’s Patron. Updates and information on Nordia 2019.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to “ÖVEBRIA 2020” Austrian National Exhibition with International participation
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to "ÖVEBRIA 2020", on occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Philatelic Club BSV St. Pölten. This city, capital of Lower Austria, will host the exhibition from the 2nd to the 4th October 2020.
The printed Magazine “FEPA News” for the first Semester of 2019 is also here!
All the FEPA members are receiving the copies they wanted for distribution within their countries of the new issue of the printed magazine. This number 34 include all the information received from the members about the events from July to December 2018, as well as updated information about the upcoming exhibitions and events
RPSL Stockholmia Press Release: 28th January 2019
On the 28th of January, the Royal Philatelic Society London, has published a Press Release focused ob the two excellent Catalogues issued for the next Stockholmia 2019
The European Academy of Philately: Issued the second number of Trait d’Union 2018
The European Academy of Philately has issued the Newsletter 2018-2 with plenty of interesting activities of the AEP. Congratulations particularly to the Academy's President, Jean Voruz and to the Editor of the "Trait d'Union", Peter Suhadolc.
The Austrian Post has issued a HB with the FEPA logo in the margins
The Österreichischer Post AG commemorated with special stamps the 100 years of the Republic of Austria, the 100 years of the first Civil Flight in Austria, the Old Post Carriages horse-drawn, the phila-Toscana Exhibition with FEPA Recognition in Gmunden and the Grand Duchy of Toscana. The FEPA logo was in the margins of the stamps sheets
Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Exhibition
An international philatelic exhibition, organized by the Union of Philatelists of Armenia, in Yerevan History Museum has been dedicated to the 2800th anniversary of Yerevan’s foundation.
The exhibition featured over 20 collections of participants, including six from the US. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities
Unique in the world?
Quite possible. We do not have any proof of a similar postal stationery. Dutch Monthly Filatelie, in which the Dutch Federation KNBF is publishing their official announcements, was delivered on the 10th of January with its first issue (out of 11 yearly) for 2019. The carrier is – at least – for this year and 2020 the other Dutch postal operator SANDD. This is not unique, as SANDD is delivering a lot of magazines as well as state mail, such as from the tax office. What makes it unique is the new postal stationery with which the magazine has been delivered. This is a magazinekaart, not to be mixed up with briefkaart which is a postal card send by itself with a text.
FEPA AWARDS: Calling for Candidates
Until the 28th of February can be received candidacies for the FEPA Awards 2018 as detailed in the letter sent by our Vice-President Giancarlo Morolli to the FEPA members. The non elected candidates for the Fepa Medals for Exceptional Service to Philately and the non elected candidates for the Certificate of Appreciation to the best Clubs are not disclosed. While all publications submitted for the FEPA Medal for Research will be presented in FEPA News, advertising them to the whole European philatelic community
Astrophilately is now a FIP Commission and no longer a Section
Mr. Christian Schmied (Switzerland), Bureau-member for FEPA of the FIP Section for Astrophilately, kindly informed us today that Astrophilately is now a Commission and no longer a Section. Mr. Schmied is sending the unfinished draft of the new SREV and Guidelines to the European national delegates
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 !
Our best wishes to all our readers that from 81 different countries entered into the FEPA Website since the 4th of September 2018 that was established the new Web.
Health, peace and prosperity for a Happy Year 2019 to you and to your families!
2018 Nexofil Awards: The Prize to the Best Stamp of the World went to Finland for its stamp “The Sound of Silence”. Stamps from Ireland and Czech Republic, finalists
The independent International Jury, composed by fifty Presidents of National Federations and Philatelic Academies from 37 countries, elected also winners in the other categories stamps from Spain, Austria, New Zealand, France, Croatia, Island, Portugal, United Kingdom, again Spain
The Special One-Frame Philatelic Exhibition DevetoOkno Kranj 2019 is open to exhibitors from all European Federations
The Slovenian Philatelic Association (FZS), organizer of the ninth edition of the one-frame exhibition EnoOkno - OneWindow, announces that the exhibition under the name DevetoOkno Kranj 2019 (NinthWindow Kranj 2019) will be held during September 5-14, 2019 in Kranj, Slovenia and will be open for participation to exhibitors from all European federations
The 2019 European Championship of Thematic Philately (ECTP), in Italy
The year 2019 will be very important for the Italian Federation of Philatelic Societies since they we will celebrate our first Centenary. One of the highlights of the celebrations will be the 9th European Championship of Thematic Philately (ECTP), to be held in Verona from 22 to 24 November 2019, with FEPA recognition.
FIP Jury Academy Training Courses 2 and 3: It can not work miracles with the non interested / hopeless jurors, but most of the participants will do much better evaluations
Participants from the FEPA Federations Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey, together with colleagues from other parts of the world, took part in Bangkok in the 2nd and 3rd Courses once finished Thailand 2018. Five intensive sessions plus homework at nights, individual and team works and even final personal interviews with the extremely good trainers: Peter Suhadolç, Peter McCann, Lars Peter Svendsen and Charles Verge…
Julian Demeti, new President of the Association of Collectors of Albania
At the Assembly of the Association of Collectors of Albania, Julian Demeti has been elected new President. The New Board for the period 2018-2022 is as follows:
National Dutch Exhibition with International participation GOUDA 2019
The National Dutch Exhibition with International participation GOUDA 2019 will be held on 17-20 April 2019 together with the 26e International fair for postage stamps and covers. The exhibition of around 700 frames (plus literature) will have international participation. Among some other countries there will be many entries from Belgium and collections from
ITALIA 2018 FEPA Exhibitions: The Royal Philatelic Society London and Eduardo Barreiros (Portugal), winners of the Grand Prizes
The Royal Philatelic Society London with the book “Southern African mails / Routes, rates and regulations 1806-1916” from Mr. Brian Trotter, won the Grand Prix of the International Philatelic Literature Exhibition, while the exhibit of Dr. Eduardo Barreiros “Portugal in the first World War” won the Grand Prix of the Great War International Exhibition.
THAILAND 2018: Peter Wittsten from Denmark, Grand Prix d’Honneur
Amongst the 603 exhibits present, Peter Wittsten from Denmark won the Grand Prix d'Honneur, the Grand Prix International was for Richard Tan from Singapore while the winner of the Grand Prix National was Ayuth Krishnamara from Thailand
FIP Elections: Bernie Beston, new President
Bernie Beston from Australia has been elected new FIP President at the FIP Congress held in Bangkok on the 2nd of December 2018. Were also on election the representatives of the Asian Continental Federation FIAP at the FIP Board. Prakob Chirakiti from Thailand has been elected as Vice-President and Richard Tan from Singapore as Director.
Jubilee Philatelic Exhibition C-S SALON 2018 in Bratislava
It was a Philatelic Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the first Czecho-Slovak Stamp celebrating the formation of the Czechoslovak Republic in 1918. The organisational team under the strong commandment of Miroslav Bachratý (and with the great support of the Slovak post / POFIS) was able to compile an incomparable pile of great exhibits
The FEPA exhibition EXFILNA 2018, Spanish National with International participation, beat records
From October 31 to November 4, more than 35.000 people enjoyed the many activities of the FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2018, National Spanish with the participation as invited guest os the Federations of Argentina and Colombia. The events were held in 4 key venues of the historical centre of Seville
Proposal for change Regulations from The Royal Dutch Union of Stamp Clubs (KNBF)
The Dutch Federation, will allow more steps on the exhibition frames than the official 1-5-8. This system is already implemented at national level with positive experience in Spain, Finland, U.K. and other federations. But the aim of the KNBF is that FEPA and FIP implement it officially if their experimental phase is effective
Outstanding activities with the Youth: Timbres-Passion 2018-Périgueux (FRANCE)
The French Federation,FFAP, leaded by the President Claude Désarménien,gives an important rôle to the activities with the youth. « Timbres-Passion 2018 » held in Périgueux from 26th to 28th October has been a new event of efficient and friendly work for the future of philately.
Granted FEPA Recognition to MonacoPhil 2019
The FEPA Board has unanimously agreed in granting the requested FEPA Recognition to MonacoPhil 2019 to be held from 28 – 30 November 2019. Amongst its events will be celebrated the FEPA Congress 2019
FEPA Meeting in THAILAND 2018
On occasion of THAILAND 2018 World Stamp Exhibition and FIP Congress in Bangkok, FEPA has kindly received a slot on the Programme to celebrate a FEPA Meeting on Saturday 1st of December.
Prague 1918-2018: 100 Years of the first Scout stamps
The end of the First World War brought the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the chaotic days that followed, the Czech Post Scout was in operation from November 7 to November 25, 1918
On occasion of the Centenary of the first Scouts stamps, has been held a Conference – Colloquium at the headquarters of the Scout Group “Kolonia de BP 347”, under the Organization of the “Club Filatélico Scouts y Guías” lead by Estanislao Pan de Alfaro.
Postal History Symposium “Spain-America, 500 years of Postal Relations”
Amongst the events of the FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2018”, on the 3rd of November were held in Seville at the “Archivo General de Indias” a cycle of conferences in front of a numerous and interested public coming from Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Panama, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany
25th World Olympic Collectors’ Fair WARSAW 2019
The Organizing Committee of the 25.WOCF has announced that Pre-Registration is now open on the website of the International Association of Olympic Collectors (AICO)
100 Years of the Great War 1914-1918
The Portuguese Philatelic Federation and the Portuguese Academy of the History held in Lisbon on 10th and 17th of October two sessions of 2 conferences each to commemorate the end of the 1st World War. Amongst the lecturers were the well known philatelists and academicians Doctors Eduardo and Luis Barreiros
Philatelic honours in Heidelberg, Germany
At the 2018 General Meeting of the Working Group of Maximaphily and Postcards were honoured Günter Formery (D), Jean-Louis Reuter and Jos Wolff (L)
Great success of MACAO 2018
Macao Post & Telecommunications Bureau, loyal collaborator of FEPA, co-organized with the Macao Philatelic Club, “MACAO 2018 - 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition”, the first great international philatelic event in Asia organized by Macao Special Administrative Region
Elections at the Hungarian Federation: The new Board
The National Federation of Hungarian Philatelists – MABEOSZ , has elected the new Board for a period lasting until 31st December 2022. Dr. Géza Homonnay is the new President.
LAST CALL FOR ITALIA 2018 !
Italia 2018 International Literature Exhibition is approaching and jurors have already started their work using the special software prepared for the evaluation. As that allows more flexibility, applications for participation can be entered till 10 November at www.italia2018.eu
Alexander Ilyushin – 75 Years! A life devoted to philately
25 years ago he was elected the first President of the Union of Philatelists of Russia. On the year of his 75th anniversary, the VII Congress of the Union of Philatelists of Russia has awarded Alexander Ilyushin with the title of Honorary President for outstanding achievements in the development of national philately
POZNAN 2018 : Ludwik Malendowicz Prymus Award. The Grand Prix d’Honneur to Ryszard Prange for his Thematic Exhibit
On October 3rd-7th, the XXII Polish National Philatelic Exhibition was held in Poznań on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Polish Independence. The Grand Prix d'Honneur was for Ryszard Prange and the Grand Prix of the competition classes was for Zygmunt Żurek
Camilla Granatiero winner of the 2018 Award for University Doctoral Dissertation on the postal field
The 2018 CIFO and Giorgio Khouzam Foundation “Giovanni Riggi di Numana Award” has been given to her “For carrying out an in-depth research and study on forty-two letters sent by Isabella d'Este Gonzaga to his brother, Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, in the years 1504-1506, preserved in the Secret Archive Estense of Modena”.
Olympic Philately: Successful IX EXFILCAT & National Spanish Sports and Olympic Exhibition “Tordera 2018”
From the 18th to the 22nd of September was held in Tordera, Barcelona, the IX EXFILCAT & National Spanish Sports and Olympic Exhibition “Tordera 2018”, organized by the Catalan Federation of Philatelic Societies, FECAFIL, with the support of the City Council of Tordera and the Philatelic Club Tordera and with the collaboration of the Royal Spanish Olympic Academy (RAOE).
NOTOS 2021 final schedule
NOTOS 2021 is scheduled to be held in Athens, Greece, from 19 to 22 November 2021. Being a Continental Exhibition, has already applied for and received the FEPA Patronage. It has also applied for and will soon obtain the FIP Recognition as well. The AIJP and the AEP have already expressed their support to the exhibition by also granting their Patronage.
Latin America Philately in London
Three members of The Royal Philatelic Society London showed aspects of Latin America at the meeting held on 4 October. John Shaw MBE FRPSL displayed traditional philately of Paraguay and Haiti, Glen Stafford showed Nicaragua postal stationery, while Ray Todd OAM RDP FRPSL chose traditional philately of Chile, postal history of Haiti and postal stationery of Paraguay.
“Palmarès Grands Prix de la Philatélie 2017” to the Best European Stamps
Bephila, the philatelic arm of Bpost, has published the results of the 20 jurors for the election of the: 1- Grand Prix for the Best Stamps of Belgium ; 2- Grand Prix for the Best Engraved Stamps of the European Union ; 3- Grand Prix for the Best Stamps for Youth of the European Union
„phila-TOSCANA“ 2018, again a great event
From the 23rd to the 26th again GMUNDEN was the center of philately in Austria. A very interesting show reframed from a lot of dealers, postal administration and visitors.
The Best Maximum Card of the World
Monsieur Pascal Bandry has kindly sent us the result of the competition for the best Maximum Card of 2017, organized under the chairmanship of Mrs. Jenny Banfield, President of the FIP Commission for Maximaphily.
The result:
21 countries participation
Votes…
ODESSAPHILEX 2018: Excellent exhibits from Germany, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Israel met in Odessa
109 Exhibits of all Philatelic Classes including Youth, Literature, Open Philately and Picture Postcard has been present at the FEPA Exhibition ODESSAPHILEX 2018 in the Maritime Gallery at the Marine Station. Dr. Ing. Wolfgang Leupold from Germany and Mr. Spas Panchev from Bulgaria were the winners of the Grand Prizes
FELBA 2018, Bilateral Exhibition Germany-Israel with FEPA Recognition, goes into the final spurt
The level of the participants is such high that the only exhibits not accepted were because they already had so many Large Gold and Gold medals that according to the regulations they were not allowed to participate again. Also the interest of the dealers has been great.
Presentation of the FEPA Awards
Most of the FEPA Awards of the year were presented in Prague on occasion of the FEPA Congress, while some were already handed out and two will be presented in November on occasion of FEPA Exhibitions in Spain and Italy
Young Collectors visit London
Young collectors from across the world, including Belgium, France, Germany, India, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States, were invited to go to London for the week of Autumn Stampex
It is still time to participate in ITALIA 2018, the most important Exhibition of Philatelic Literature, since 2012 !
ITALIA 2018 will be the most important Exhibition of Philatelic Literature, since IPHLA 2012 in Mainz, Germany. It will take place in Verona, on 23-25 November 2018 in the frame of Veronafil 2018, the largest philatelic fair in Italy. Exhibits from all over the World are welcomed. Only one copy of every exhibit should be sent. The fee for each item presented is 40 Euros. Due to the flexibility of the innovative system applied, will be accepted further applications until a week before the show.
Minutes of the FEPA Congress 2018
On the 19th of August was held in Prague the 2018 FEPA Congress with the participation of 38 National Federations. It was a very alive and interesting meeting within a positive and friendly atmosphere. Were handed out the FEPA Gold Pin to the Member’s Presidents present at the Congress and the FEPA Awards of the year.
The ECTP 2019 in Verona received the FEPA Recognition
The year 2019 will be very important for the Italian Federation of Philatelic Societies since they will celebrate their first Centenary. One of the highlights of the celebrations will be the 9th European Championship of Thematic Philately (ECTP), to be held in Verona from 22 to 24 November 2019.
IBRA 2021: Great support by FEPA and FIP
The Specialized World Stamp Exhibition to be held in Essen from 6th to 9th May 2021 will include the Championship Class, Traditional Philately, Postal History, Thematic, Open Philately, Picture Postcards and a large Philatelic Literature Class.
New FEPA Exhibition: BALKANFILA 2020 in Bucharest
The Romanian Philatelic Federation together with the Museum of Romanian Records will organize the BALKANFILA 2020, an exhibition for the Balkan countries, in the period 17-20 September, 2020, being special guests the Philatelic Federations of Israel and Egypt.