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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What is Postal History?” at the Royal
The Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a seminar on “What is Postal History?” on Wednesday, 24 September, at the Royal Philatelic Society.
The following topics will be covered:
James Grimwood-Taylor, “Was the most important event…

NORDIA 2025 Awards
In a festive and joyous atmosphere, on Saturday evening, 13 September, approximately 200 guests took their seats in the spacious dining hall on the first floor of MalmöMässan for the traditional Palmares dinner.
The highest honours were…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIBEREC 2025 Results
LIBEREC 2025, a national exhibition with additional participation from Armenia, Germany, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States concluded on Sunday, 22 June. A total of 116 exhibits across 480 frames,…

BOSTON 2026 Polar Salon Jury Named
The latest from BOSTON 2026:
A special separate exhibition is being featured at BOSTON 2026 World Expo known as a Polar Salon, five times having formerly been held in Europe but not so in the western hemisphere. It will have up to 250 frames…

Postal History Live 2025 in Ulm
As announced by the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh):
Postal History Live 2025 in Ulm: The hunt for the post horns is on! From 23 to 25 October 2025, Ulm will once again become the centre of the international postal history scene, with…

BOSTON 2026 Exhibition Selection Appointees
The latest from BOSTON 2026:
The Boston 2026 World Expo Organizing Committee has chosen four prominent philatelists to form the exhibition’s Selection Advisory Committee. All are experienced gold medal exhibitors as well as APS national…

Predrag Cuki Antić’s “The Principality and Kingdom of Serbia” at the PTT Museum
One of Serbia’s most prominent philatelists, Predrag Cuki Antić, has opened the exhibition “The Principality and Kingdom of Serbia” at the PTT Museum, showcasing his two most valuable collections.
Antić emphasised the importance of…

Phila-France Colmar 2025
This year's French Championship (Championnat de France de philatélie 2025 - Phila-France Colmar 2025) concluded on Sunday, 8 June. The big winner was Jean-Marie Vuillemard, with his exhibit in Postal History, "The Flight of the Eagles", originally…

20th UPU Competition Class 2025
Following the success of last year's 19th UPU Competition Class, this year's 20th edition is already making its mark. It has been showcased at URUGUAY 2025, and BERNABA 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, and is scheduled to appear at GASS 2025 in Chicago,…

ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #7
Received yesterday from Norbert Sehler:
The ABRIA on the home straight
Only a few weeks to go until the opening of the 7th Altmärkische stamp exhibition. It's well worth a visit, because the exhibition has a lot to offer.
500 years of…

EXPHIMO 2025 on 7 and 8 June
EXPHIMO 2025 is the 67th International Thematic Philatelic Exhibition to be held at the Sports Centre "Roll Delles", Avenue des Villes Jumelées, L-5612 Mondorf-les-Bains in Luxembourg, over the weekend of 7-8 June. The exhibition is organised…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #5
This is the latest news from BEPHILA 2026:
In a letter dated 19 May 2025, the Chairman of the Bernauer Briefmarkenfreunde, Michael Fukarek, asked the AIJP to award its patronage and for the active support of AIJP members (authors and specialist…

Multilaterale exhibition in BERNABA 2025 successfully completed
The BERNABA 2025 exhibition, which served as both the Swiss National Exhibition (NABA) and the exhibition of the regional group Multilaterale, was held in Bern, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 May 2025. The exhibition enjoyed a satisfactory level…

Marke und Münze in Seiersberg-Pirka, Austria
From 23 to 25 May, the OC Marke + Münze, with the support of the Verband Österreichischer Philatelistenvereine (Austrian Philatelic Federation), Austrian Post, and many other sponsors, successfully organised the 21st competitive exhibition…

Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean
"Explore the powerful stories of enslaved people whose labour fuelled 19th-century postal ships," says The Postal Museum in London, inviting visitors to the exhibition, which runs until 5 January 2026.
Postal ships carried mail between the…

The King and Queen of Spain will preside over the Honorary Committee of EXFILNA 2025
As announced on the Spanish Federation website:
Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have graciously accepted the Honorary Presidency of the 63rd National Philatelic Exhibition (EXFILNA) and the 29th Youth Philatelic Exhibition…

SLOVPHILEX 2027 World Stamp Exhibition
The Union of Slovak Philatelists, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic and Slovenská Pošta, a.s., is organising the Specialised World Stamp Exhibition SLOVPHILEX 2027, under FIP patronage and FEPA recognition.…

ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #6
Received today from Norbert Sehler, ABRIA 2025 webmaster:
The 72-page exhibition catalogue is currently at the printers and will soon be available from the exhibition manager, Eberhard Werner, for €5.00 (postage included). The catalogue…

MIDPEX 2025 is here
MIDPEX 2025
Warwickshire Event Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
5th July 2025, 10am – 4pm
The MIDPEX bi-annual philatelic show will take place on 5th July, sponsored by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. 41 Dealers and 21 Societies have…

FEPA at EuroPhilEx 2025: Congress, Presentations, Seminars, Elections
FEPA Congress 2025:
The Congress took place on Sunday, 11 May, at the NEC in Birmingham, the venue for Europhilex 2025, with 36 of the 45 National Federations represented.
Honoured by the FEPA Board:
The late Franco Rigo, for 73 years…

Boston 2026 Now a General World Exhibition
The latest from BOSTON 2026:
The Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) has upgraded its Boston 2026 World Expo participation status from “Recognition” to its highest level, “Patronage,” now classifying the event as a General…

EuroPhilEx 2025 Awards
The Palmares reception, dinner, and award ceremony took place on Saturday evening, 10 May, at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hotel, Birmingham.
Grand Prix FEPA: Tom Komnaes (Norway), Norwegian Skilling Covers Domestic and Abroad
Grand…

BOSTON 2026: Boston 2026 to Overseas Visitors: Come!
Yesterday, we received the latest press release from BOSTON 2026:
There has been much hype and misinformation circulating mostly on social media warning potential visitors to the United States to reconsider their travel plans. Let’s set…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 is around the corner
From Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 May, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 will welcome visitors from all corners of the world to what is expected to be the biggest philatelic event of the year.
In his welcome message in the exhibition catalogue, Jon…

Five incredible years of Mi Oficina
Thanks to the initiative of Alfonso Molina and Henry Márquez, who had already organised meetings among philatelists, it was on 15 April 2020 that the first recorded conference was published on YouTube within the virtual space of Mi Oficina…

LIBEREC 2025 coming up in June
LIBEREC 2025 is a national stamp exhibition with international participation. It will be held at the MCU Koloseum in Liberec, Czech Republic, from 19 to 22 June 2025. There will be 480 frames of exhibits in the 1st (national) and 2nd (premier)…

BERNABA ’25 Catalogue
BERNABA '25 is a National and Multilateral Philatelic Exhibition of Level I. It will be held in the exhibition halls of BernExpo from 14 to 17 May.
The last stamp exhibition in Bern took place in 1965 with NABRA. Over the past two and a half…

“phila”-Toscana ’25 in Gmunden, Austria, in August
“phila”-Toscana '25 is a regional and national competitive exhibition with international participation, organised by OK-Gmunden in cooperation with BMSV-Gmunden and the Austrian Philatelic Federation (VÖPh). The exhibition will be held…

EuroPhilex 2025: Latest video
A few weeks away from the opening day of EuroPhilex 2025, the organisers have shared a video with all you need to know and much more about the exhibition.
See and listen to Jon Aitchison's presentation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNQBHCDzno
The…

PHIL LEMAN 2025
PHIL LEMAN 2025, Evian, les 18 et 19 octobre 2025, Palais des Festivités
Co-organisation : Phil’Chablais (Evian) et Entente Philatélique Valais/ Haut-Léman (Suisse)
Partenaire média : Rhône Philatélie
UNIQUE : 3 événements au…

TimFilEx 2025 in Timișoara, Romania
Marius Muntean, President of Asociatia Filatelica Timișoara, shared the following information:
In November, the Philatelic Association of Timișoara intends to organise a National Philatelic Exhibition, TimFilEx 2025, under the patronage…

New FEPA Report Unveils Roadmap for Revitalizing Philately Through Social Media
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has released a new report offering concrete strategies to help philatelic federations and societies across Europe strengthen their digital presence and help reverse the declining membership…

Together on the Way
The Serbian Embassy in Slovenia organised an international philatelic exhibition in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, to commemorate the collaboration of Jernej Kopitar (1780–1844) and Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (1787–1864) in Vienna. Between 1813…

ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #5
We have received the latest ABRIA 2025 newsletter, recently distributed by Norbert Sehler.
The appointed jurors, accepted exhibits, participating dealers and study groups are on the exhibition website.
A few rooms are still available at…

URUGUAY 2025 Exhibition Catalogue is now online
URUGUAY 2025 organisers have shared the exhibition catalogue on Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia Facebook account.
In addition to detailed information about the exhibition, the attractive 115-page, A4 format publication contains seven comprehensive…

EXFILNA 2025 in Cádiz in November
Rafael Acuña Castillo, Secretary General FESOFI and Commissioner General EXFILNA 2025, reports:
The 63rd National Philatelic Exhibition EXFILNA 2025 Spanish Philatelic Championship will be held in Cádiz, at El Baluarte de la Candelaria, from…

Guglielmo Marconi and the Waves of Communication
Vaccari News reports on their Facebook account:
On 29 March, the exhibition “Guglielmo Marconi e le onde della comunicazione” [Guglielmo Marconi and the Waves of Communication] opened its doors in Segrate, Milan. The exhibition is curated…

BOSTON 2026: Additional Boston 2026 Show Hotels Contracted
Two additional properties have signed on to become official show hotels for Boston 2026 World Expo.
“Details took a bit longer than expected to work out,” said Boston 2026 Executive Director Mark Butterline, “But the addition of these…

Rossiter Trust Seminar
Instead of an annual lecture, this year the Stuart Rossiter Trust is hosting a Seminar on “What is Postal History?”. An all-day event, it will feature presentations and discussions from a team of six well-known specialist speakers with divergent…

BOSTON 2026: Online Hotel Reservation System Now Active
Hotel reservations have opened for Boston 2026 World Expo, taking place in fourteen months.
Eight official show hotels have been selected from throughout the Boston Seaport district representing Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Omni and Yotel chains.…

NORDIA 2026 in Espoo, Finland
The Finnish Philatelic Society (Suomen Filatelistiseura) and the Philatelic Society of Helsinki (Helsingfors Frimärkssamlare Förening) will organise the Nordic Philatelic Exhibition NORDIA 2026, in cooperation with the Philatelic Federation…

ITALIA COLLEZIONA 2025
A virtual exhibition is organised under the patronage of the Società Filateliche Italiane (FSFI), aiming to promote philately and stamp collecting in all its forms. The initiative is attributed to the Unione Siciliana Collezionisti di Siracusa…

DUBAI 2026 World Stamp Exhibition
The DUBAI 2026 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition will be held at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 4 to 8 February 2026. The exhibition will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Emirates Philatelic…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 8
EuroPhilEx 2025 – the key facts
The international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, hosted by the United Kingdom, will be held in Hall 9 of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 7
Exhibits to interest everyone
With nearly 2,000 frames of displays provided by collectors from forty countries, there will be something to draw the attention of every visitor to EuroPhilEx 2025, the international stamp exhibition being held…

BOSTON 2026 Promotional Stamps Announced
Received from Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, on 6 March:
The issuance of postage stamps honoring Boston 2026 World Expo has been announced by the United States Postal Service, the major sponsor of the event.
The March…

2,466 Reasons to Attend Virtual Stampex 2025
The latest from PTS and Stampex:
Last year, we brought you 1,050 reasons to attend Virtual Stampex. With more Talks, Displays, Specially Selected Shop Items, Giveaways, and new features, there are even more reasons to attend the show this…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 6
Royal Mail at EuroPhilEx 2025
Royal Mail will have a stand at EuroPhilEx 2025, the international stamp exhibition being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May.
On sale will be a new…

FEPA Seminars at EuroPhilEx 2025
Two FEPA Seminars will be held at EuroPhilEx in the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, between 11.00am and 3.00pm on 9th May 2025, Meeting Room 3.
11.00am: Paul Leonard – Assisting Expert Committees through the use of forensic philately
Genuine…

AUSVIPEX 2025 Virtual Philatelic Exhibition
AUSVIPEX 2025 has been announced on Social Media. We read from the exhibition website:
In today’s digitally connected world, the Australian Virtual Multi-frame Philatelic Exhibition (AUSVIPEX 2025) highlights how traditional hobbies can flourish…

URUGUAY 2025 Awards List
URUGUAY 2025 FIP World Stamp Exhibition concluded last night following the Palmares Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Enjoy Hotel in Punta del Este.
Grand Prix International
Winner: Pablo Alejandro Reim (Argentina), Republica Argentina…

VIRTUAL STAMPEX: Display Your Way!
Here is the latest from VIRTUAL STAMPEX, 6–8 March 2025:
There is still time to be part of this fun way to Display and exhibit, to share your passion, to get feedback, and to inspire others. It is free to Display!
There are no rules! You…

SAVPEX 2025 Virtual One and Two Frames Exhibition
The Philatelic Federation of South Africa invites philatelists from around the world to participate in the 10th SAVPEX, the annual South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition.
Entries and payment are to be received by 30th April 2025 and scans…

19th UPU Competition Class 2024
Back in 2008, at the EFIRO 2008 World Stamp Exhibition in Bucharest, the UPU and FIP developed a competition between postal operators, which presented their contemporary postage stamps in one-frame, 16-page exhibits. The competition has continued…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 5
Events linked to EuroPhilEx 2025
Several events will be taking place during EuroPhilEx 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from Wednesday. 7 May until Sunday, 11 May.
On Thursday, 8 May there will be a reception…

La Fête du Timbre 2025: 8–9 March
From the French Federation (FFAP) website:
La Fête du Timbre 2025: the Stamp is performing acrobatics in 2025; the first stage of a new four-year cycle dedicated to Street Arts. "Jugglers and acrobats" will be in the spotlight in 84 towns…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 4
Societies strongly support EuroPhilEx
Many philatelic societies based in the United Kingdom will be supporting EuroPhilEx 2025, the stamp exhibition being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May to Sunday,…

Last Few Opportunities at MIDPEX 2025
MIDPEX 2025
Warwickshire Event Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
5th July 2025, 10:00am – 4pm
There are only a few spaces remaining for dealers and societies to sign up for MIDPEX, sponsored by Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. This is a…

AMSIPEX-25 Webinar on 18 February
Six speakers will participate in a five-hour, nonstop webinar organised by AMSIPEX-25 in celebration of 18th February, World Air Mail Day.
12:00-12:30 CET: Inauguration
12:30-13:10 CET: Terry Hare Walker, "Imperial Airways Route to India 1927-29"
13:00-13:50…

A ‘Navigation’ collection from Crete visits the Ljubljana Post Office
The Slovenian Philatelic Association has notified us that, from 5 to 28 February, an exhibition titled Navigation will take place in the lobby of Post Office 1101, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The exhibit is part of the Maritime Museum of Crete's permanent…

BERNABA and MULTILATERALE 2025 in May
BERNABA and MUTILATERALE 2025 organisers have sent us the following newsletter:
Experience BERNABA 2025, a major national and multilateral Rank I exhibition that brings together collectors and enthusiasts. The multilateral association consists…

Virtual STAMPEX Talks and Roundtables Announced
The latest press release from the PTS highlights the provisional talks and roundtable schedule:
In just 5 weeks, we will open the doors to Virtual Stampex 2025! We are jam packing this show with incredible dealer booths for you to interact…

BOSTON 2026: U.S. Commissioners Named
Received from BOSTON 2026 on 29 January:
Three regional U.S. commissioners have been announced by Boston 2026 World Expo to handle the transport and care of exhibits before, during and after the show.
Representing the East is Chris Lazaroff,…

ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #4
We have received the latest ABRIA 2025 newsletter recently distributed by Norbert Sehler.
The registration deadline for ABRIA 2025 is approaching. Prospective exhibitors can register until 31 January 2025.
The Palmares will take place on 14…

BOSTON 2026: New Website Online
This is the latest Press Release from Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, received on 22 January:
The Boston 2026 World Expo web site has been redesigned as the show nears the sixteenth month before it opens its doors.
Boston…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 3
Here are the highlights of EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 3:
Standholders to meet all needs
Visitors to the international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham…

URUGUAY 2025 World Exhibition in February
Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia is offering the opportunity to visit Uruguay and its World Stamp Exhibition next month:
Explore an unforgettable journey into the world of philately! Collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe will gather…

BOSTON 2026 Bulletin 2
BOSTON 2026 World Stamp Show will be held on 23-30 May 2026 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) under FIP recognition, FIAF patronage, and FEPA recognition. Several important parallel exhibitions will run simultaneously, including…

NORDIA 2025 Bulletin 1
NORDIA 2025 will take place from 12 to 14 September at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre in Malmö, Sweden, located just 300 meters from Hyllie railway station in Malmö. The exhibition is organised by the SFF (Swedish Philatelic Federation)…

BOSTON 2026: Three Million Stamps Needed
We have received the latest press release from BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chairman Thomas Fortunato.
Boston 2026 World Expo calls on all collectors to donate off-paper stamps to build its inventory for use in welcome packets and the youth…

‘Investing for the Future’ – A Round Table Discussion in Thessaloniki
On 15 November, during Balkanfila XX in Thessaloniki, an open discussion titled ‘Investing for the Future’ took place with the participation of eight prominent philatelists.
A list of topics was suggested in advance, from which the speakers…

National exhibitions in Italy planned for 2025
The Italian Philatelic Federation (FSFI) has announced the national exhibitions in 2025.
Italia colleziona 2025 (Virtual), in March-April, not competitive and qualification, all classes except for Philatelic Literature, organised by Unione…

Phila-France 2025 – Colmar
The following news has been recently uploaded on the French Philatelic Federation (FFAP) website:
Our Federation is pleased to announce that the next French Philatelic Championship (Championnat de France) will take place from 6 to 9 June 2025…

‘MDR Sachsen-Anhalt heute’ visits the ‘Christmas bakery‘ in Pretzier
Dittmar Wöhlert from the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V. sent us yesterday the following report:
On Saturday, 7 December, a television crew from the MDR programme ‘Sachsen-Anhalt heute’ visited the group lesson of the Pretzier Young…

VIRTUAL STAMPEX 2025
Latest announcement by the PTS:
Virtual Stampex 2025 is open for registration!
Since 2020, Virtual Stampex has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the online philatelic events space. We seek to encourage community, learning, and friendship;…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #3
The latest BEPHILA 2026 newsletter announced that FEPA had agreed to grant Recognition to BEPHILA and will help promote the exhibition.
It also announced that an individual postage stamp priced at 0,85 € (standard letter up to 20g) with the…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release No. 2
Court of Honour not to be missed
Highlight of the international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May, until Sunday, 11 May 2025, will be the Court of…

LIBEREC 2025 National Exhibition with international participation
LIBEREC 2025 is a competitive exhibition of the 1st and 2nd levels, which includes Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Thematic Philately, Philatelic Literature, Open Philately, Youth Classes, Picture Postcards, and Single-Frame…

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 Press Release
Τhe international stamp exhibition, EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025, will be hosted by the United Kingdom, and will be held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Wednesday, 7 May until Sunday, 11 May 2025.
The National Exhibition…

BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #2
We have recently received BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #2 from Norbert Sehler.
The Berin auction house 'Schlegel' is strengthening its commitment to competitive philately as the main sponsor of BEPHILA 2026. 'BEPHILA 2026 is an extremely important…

ABRIA 2025: Newsletter #3
Norbert Sehler has recently distributed ABRIA 2025 Newsletter #3.
The newsletter's main features are the call for limited space availability for dealers and Study Groups, and the latest information on the postage stamp marking the 500th anniversary…

My One-Page Exhibit Programme in its 5th year!
We've picked it up from the American Philatelic Society (APS) webpage:
Literally, a single page, either 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17” in size, or A4 and A3 in international sizes, the exhibit represents an accessible way for philatelic exhibiting…

Sfizi.di.Posta at the University of Bari
On Friday, 15 November, Marco Occhipinti was invited to speak about mail and communication to the students of Claudia Villani's Cultural History and History Teaching course at the University of Bari. Villani is a researcher in Contemporary History…

MONACOPHIL 2024 Publications
Three new publications have been introduced by MONACOPHIL 2024.
MonacoPhil 2024 - Luxury Catalogue of 100 World Philatelic Rarities Exhibition
A deluxe catalogue of the 100 World Philatelic Rarities exhibition held for MonacoPhil 2024 at the…

BALKANFILA XX Awards
Gold, Large Gold Medals and Grand Prizes for BALKANFILA XX (13-16 November) were announced during the Palmares Dinner at the Mediterranean Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki, on Friday evening.
The big winners were:
Grand Prix International BALKANFILA:…

BDPh online seminars 2024-2025
Over the past few years, BDPh online seminars have become a well-established feature during the winter season. This winter, BDPh is once again offering a series of seminars on exciting topics. Participation is free of charge and open to all…

BALKANFILA XX is set to welcome its exhibitors and visitors
BALKANFILA XX is set to welcome exhibitors and visitors to Thessaloniki. The FEPA recognised exhibition will take place from 13 to 16 November at Pavillion 6 (Pavillion of the Nations) on the Thessaloniki International Fairgrounds, featuring:
…

Postgeschichte Live 2024 Awards
The international competition Postgeschichte Live (24–26 October 2024) was organised by the Southwest Regional Association and the German Old Letter Collectors Association, at Ulm IBB (the Trade Fair), featuring 59 Postal History and Literature…

Macedonian Stamps presented to Chinese Philatelists
We received the following report from Sinisha Pavleski, President of the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia.
On 25th October, an online presentation titled "Errors on Macedonian stamps" was held for Chinese philatelists in Northeast China.…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #16
Newsletter #16
HAFNIA 24 has finished!
Copenhagen, 22 October 2024
Thank you
The HAFNIA 24 has been an exciting event.
From the organizing committee, we would like to thank visitors, exhibitors, commissioners, the jury, sponsors, dealers,…

EUROPHILEX 2025 in Birmingham: Seven months to go
On behalf of the organisers, on 19 October during HAFNIA 24, Simon Richards presented the upcoming FEPA-patronised philatelic exhibition, EUROPHILEX 2025.
EUROPHILEX 2025 is scheduled for next year, between 7 and 11 May, at the National Exhibition…

HAFNIA 24 Awards
The Large Gold Medals and Grand Prizes for HAFNIA 24 were announced during the Palmares Dinner at the CPH Conference in Copenhagen on Saturday evening.
The big winners were:
Grand Prix HAFNIA 24: Nicholas Miles Kirke (Czech Republic),…

BEPHILA 2026
BEPHILA 2026 is a Bilateral Stamp Exhibition between Germany and Sweden, taking place from 17 to 19 July 2026 in the Sparkassen-Arena Bernau, located at Ladeburger Dreieck, 16321 Bernau near Berlin.
The Berlin Philatelic Exhibition (BEPHILA)…

ABRIA 2025: Innovative arrangement for dealer stands
In their latest newsletter, ABRIA 2025 organisers made an unusual announcement regarding dealer registration:
Anyone who downloads the registration form for dealers from the exhibition's homepage will notice a particularly interesting phrasing:…

BALKANFILA XX in November in Thessaloniki
BALKANFILA XX opening ceremony is just 35 days away. There is still time to gather your family, buy your tickets, and start packing. The organisers say there is a good chance you will experience one of the most memorable philatelic visits of…

DOBRICH FILEX 2024
Francisc Ambrus, Romania, circulated the following report:
DOBRICH FILEX 2024 was a national Maximaphily exhibition with international participation, celebrating 145 years since the independence of Bulgaria and the introduction of the first…

APATIN 2024: A competitive virtual exhibition
Information received from Zeljko Popovic, Serbia:
Over the past few years, three online philatelic exhibitions have been held in Apatin. The organisers' intention is to make a big step forward by presenting the APATIN 2024 online exhibition…

FEPA-supported Seminars and FEPA Congress at HAFNIA 24
FEPA Congress 2024 at HAFNIA 24
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates from more than 30 FEPA Members at our annual Congress in Copenhagen where we will review progress and discuss plans for the next two years.
FEPA-supported seminars…

BERGAMOFIL 2024
The”Multiarea-palasettembre” exhibition centre in Chiuduno, near Bergamo, hosted “Bergamofil 2024” from September 27 to 29. This “66th Philatelic Convention and Exhibition” included the traditional trade event and one of the yearly…

Display Your Way at Stampex
Received from the PTS and Stampex International:
Your chance to display at Stampex this month
After the success of Display Your Way at Virtual Stampex, we are bringing our Display Your Way concept to our in person Stampex at the BDC event…

BOSTON 2026 presented by Yamil Kouri (Video)
On 25th September, Yamil Kouri, President and General Commissioner of BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO, was invited by The Collectors Club in New York and spoke on camera about the latest updates regarding the upcoming exhibition. In summary, the main…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletters #14 & 15
Newsletter #14
Souvenirs at HAFNIA 24
Copenhagen, 28 September 2024
HAFNIA 24 mini sheet
On 1 October, PostNord Denmark published a second exhibition block on the occasion of HAFNIA 24. The block is similar to the first block, which was published…

The ‘Augusto Massari’ Prize 2024
The 23nd edition of the ‘Augusto Massari’ Prize for music philately took place in Vasto on the occasion of the VASTOPHIL 2024 national exhibition (from 20 to 22 September 2024, at Palazzo d’Avalos, on the initiative of the ‘Nino Piccirilli’…

Smart@Ulm: Hybrid Exhibition for Youngsters
Dittmar Wöhlert of Landesring Süd-West e.V. has sent us the following Press Release:
On September 21 at 4 p.m., the first hybrid stamp exhibition for young people will enter the next phase: smart@Ulm will open and then go online. After the…

MIDPEX 2025 Going Ahead
MIDPEX is the biennial exhibition first held in 1995 and attended by stamp collectors from across the UK. It brings together Specialist Societies with local, national and international dealers covering all aspects of Philately. The spacious…

Darin P. Cherniwhan will talk about Digital Philately
John Davies RDP has sent us the details about the forthcoming Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS) meetings. On Saturday, 14 December, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (London time), Darin P. Cherniwhan will give a presentation on Digital Philately…

EXFILNA 2024, 2-6 October
The Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI) website reports:
The 62nd National Philatelic Exhibition, EXFILNA 2024, organized by FESOFI, CORREOS, and the Vallisoletano Philatelic Group (EXFILNA 92, EXFILNA 04, and EXFILNA 2011), with the collaboration…

AMSIPEX-25 Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition
AMSIPEX-25 is a virtual exhibition organised by the Air Mail Society of India Foundation (AMSI) to celebrate World Air Mail Day (18th February). It will run from 15 to 23 February 2025.
Exhibitors from all over the world are invited to participate…

Timbres-Passion 2022, Châlons-en-Champagne, France, in October
In a few weeks, Timbres Passion 2024 will open its doors!
Under the patronage of the French Federation of Philatelic Associations (FFAP) and with the support of ADPhile, the Champagne-Ardenne Philatelic Group, and the City of Châlons-en-Champagne,…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #13
Newsletter #13
One month to HAFNIA 24
Copenhagen, 17 September 2024
Today there is only one month until we open the doors for HAFNIA 24 in Øksnehallen, Copenhagen. We are so excited and looking forward to see you there.
There are lots of…

ALPEN-ADRIA 2024 Awards
ALPEN-ADRIA 2024 multinational exhibition was held in Amberg, Germany, between 13 and 15 September. The Grand Prix was awarded to Artur Banas for his exhibit "Alpine Skiing – One of the Most Popular Winter Sports".
The six-member jury was…

AIEP Platinum Jubilee Congress
The Association Internationale des Experts en Philatelie (AIEP) will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Copenhagen, during HAFNIA 24. The Platinum Jubilee Congress will take place on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
The programme includes:
…

Tribute to Guglielmo Marconi
A group of five organisations active in philately and postal history agreed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Marconi’s birth with a special presentation. The Philatelic Society “Guglielmo Marconi” of Sasso Marconi, Prato’s Institute…

EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 Catalogue and Palmares
In his greetings in the exhibition catalogue, Bojan Bračič, president of the Slovenian Philatelic Federation, reminds us that the regular biennial One-Frame exhibition in Slovenia was established in 2003. Twenty-one years later, the exhibition…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #12
Newsletter #12
Literature at display
Copenhagen, 31 August 2024
There will be two literature exhibitions at HAFNIA 24
Literature has the most important role in bringing knowledge to philatelic collectors. At HAFNIA 24 no less than 60 literature…

The 7th Altmark Philatelic Exhibition (ABRIA 2025) in Stendal, Germany
The stamp collectors' society "Stendaler Roland e.V." will host the 7th Altmark Philatelic Exhibition (ABRIA) in the Hanseatic city of Stendal from 14 to 15 June 2025. The exhibition will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the installation of…

Boston 2026 Receives FEPA Recognition
We have just received the following Press Release from Boston 2026:
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) has granted Recognition status to the Boston 2026 World Expo.
FEPA is the continental European organization that…

Narrow-Theme International Exhibition EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024
The Slovenian word 'EnajstoOkno' translates to 'Eleventh Window' in English. EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 is, therefore, the 11th edition of a biennial philatelic exhibition with international participation. This year the event has evolved from a…

Autumn Sberatel Fair, on 6-7 September
The largest gathering of collectors in Central and Eastern Europe will take place again this year, on 6-7 September, at the PVA Expo Letňany fairground. More than 230 dealers from all over the world will offer stamps, coins, medals, banknotes,…

Articles-Only Literature Exhibition
We have picked this up from Linn's Stamp News:
The Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition invites submissions to its seventh annual articles-only literature exhibition at the annual stamp show and exhibition scheduled for Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the…

„phila“-Toscana und ÖVEBRIA 2024
Regional and National Competition Exhibition with International Participation in Rank I and II at the Toscana Congress House 4810 Gmunden, between 23 and 25 August 2024.
Guest Country: Czech Republic. Special post offices, first days of issue,…

Ulm Messe: Postgeschichte-Live next October
Klaus Weis FRPSL, DASV President, has sent us his last call for the Posthorn competition in Postgeschichte-Live, 24-26 October, in Ulm: "Take your chance and register your exhibit by 15 August 2024 at the latest. You will find the relevant documents…

STAMPEX 2024 at the BDC, London, in October
This is the latest news from the PTS and Stampex International:
We're gearing up for our next in-person Stampex show, at the Business Design Centre (London) from the 23rd to the 26th October. The show is free to attend on all four days, and…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #11
Newsletter #11
Exhibition event program
Copenhagen, 30 July 2024
A preliminary exhibition event program for HAFNIA 24 are ready
We are happy to announce a nearly 100% ready program for the four exhibition days at HAFNIA 24. There will be…

MARE BALTICUM 2024 Palmares
MARE BALTICUM 2024 was organised by the Estonian Philatelic Federation and held in the Estonian National Museum, Tartu, from 26 to 28 July. The exhibition has been granted FEPA recognition and FIP sponsorship. On the 27th, a jury comprising…

EUROSCOUT 2024 Programme
The organisers of EUROSCOUT 2024 have sent us the Programme and the Activities' Registration Form.
The exhibition is scheduled for 19-22 September 2024. However, registration for the various activities must be submitted before 19 August.
Programme…

3rd International Congress of Postal History in Prato
The 3rd International Conference "Postal History: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Diachronic Perspectives," organised by the "Aldo Cecchi" Institute of Postal History Studies in Prato, was held between 20 and 22 June. Three intense days involved…

SAVPEX 2024 results
South Africa’s Ninth Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), a one-frame exhibition, hosted by the Orange Free State Philatelic Society under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa, attracted 91 exhibits from around the…

OLYMPIEX 2024
OLYMPIEX 2024 is a virtual Philatelic Exhibition organised by the Postcrossing Welfare Society of India.
We read on the organisers' webpage:
SIMPLE POINTS TO REMEMBER - ENTRY IS FREE. ALL CAN PARTICIPATE.
a. Inviting Philately Items, Postcards,…

Benny Winther winner of the Silver Postiljon!
Latest press release by Postiljonen:
This year’s NORDIA exhibition was held in Langesund, Norway, from May 31 to June 2, and we are very happy to announce that the winner of the Postiljonen Challenge Trophy “SilverPostiljonen”, awarded…

Kids have fun at Stampex 2024
Latest press release by Stamp Active:
There will be a special STAMP ACTIVE KIDS ZONE with a range of attractions for youngsters, at Stampex 2024 (23rd to 26th October 2024), including:
Free Vouchers for £20 to spend at the event (limited…

MONACOPHIL 2024 Programme
The programme for MonacoPhil 2024 has been confirmed. With the exhibition of the 100 Rarities remaining at their traditional home at the Fontvieille Museum of Stamps and Coins, MonacoPhil is celebrating its first show at the One Monte-Carlo…

Next year’s NORDIA 2025 in Malmö
We have received this Newsletter from the Swedish Federation:
Postiljonen is Main Sponsor of NORDIA 2025!
Postiljonen AB, the leading Nordic stamp auction house, is happy to announce its partnership with NORDIA 2025, the major Nordic stamp…

NORDIA 2024 Awards
The regional exhibition NORDIA 2024 took place in Langesund, Norway, from 31 May until 2 June.
The big winners were:
Grand Prix Nordia (Championship Class): Benny Winther (Denmark), "The Classic Stamps of Denmark 1851–1863"
Grand…

DeBra2024 Newsletter #10
DeBra2024 is only three weeks away. In Newsletter #10 sent out yesterday, there are many good reasons to visit the exhibition.
Brazilian special postage stamp "200 years of German immigration in Brazil"
Opening ceremony with stamp…

URUGUAY 2025 World Stamp Exhibition
URUGUAY 2025 is a Specialised World Stamp Exhibition under FIP patronage, organised by the Federación Uruguaya de Filatelia (FUF) on the occasion of the bicentenary of Uruguay's independence, sponsored by the Uruguayan Postal Service, and supported…

BOSTON 2026 Bulletin #1
Two years before its grand opening, BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO is preparing to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary with a big philatelic show at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). According to the organisers, there will…

International philatelic exhibition in Belgrade in 2027
At the recent Philatelic Exhibition, EFIRO 2024, in Bucharest, the Union of Philatelists of Serbia and the Post of Serbia applied to the FIP to host a world philatelic exhibition in Belgrade. The FIP Board of Directors accepted the proposal. Ratification…

DeBra2024 Newsletter #9
The latest Newsletter from DeBra2024 features:
In addition to the Arge Brazil special show, another highlight will be on display at the exhibition. It is the exhibit “Prussia - The First Three Issues 1850-59”, which received the Grand…

PARIS-PHILEX 2024 à Paris Expo
Paris-Philex 2024 se déclinera en :
Une compétition philatélique ambitieuse (plus de 100 participants au Championnat de France).
Une exposition spéciale consacrée aux Jeux Olympiques et le Concours Open Sport Philatélique2024.
…

EnajstoOkno 2024 in Cranj, Slovenia
The 11th edition of the specialised biannual exhibition in Slovenia has become an NTE (Narrow Theme Exhibits) exhibition, calling for participation one-, two-, and three-frame exhibits from all countries, members of FEPA.
The exhibits must…

DeBra2024 Newsletter #8
We have received the latest Newsletter from the DeBra2024 organisers with the following highlights:
Special exhibition envelopes are on sale.
The 15 jurors for the exhibition have been named and will be presented on the homepage. Furthermore,…

HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #10
Exhibits and Jury ready
Newsletter #10
Copenhagen, 6 May 2024
The Exhibits for HAFNIA 24 are now on-line
The lists of exhibits at HAFNIA 24 are now available on-line. The lists are in both class and country order and a separate list for…

EUROPHILEX 2025 – One Year To Go by Jon Aitchison
Jon Aitchison will speak on Zoom about next year's biggest philatelic event in Europe. The Zoom session is scheduled for Tuesday 7 May, at 16:00 CEST.
EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 opens on 7 May 2025, so with one year to go, this is an outline…

Postgeschichte Live at IBB Ulm, Germany
Winning one of the Posthorns will once again be the ultimate dream of the Postgeschichte Live exhibitors. The most important European Postal History Show will be part of the Internationale Briefmarken-Börse 2024 in Ulm, Germany, from 24 to…

Exhibition: Il voto delle donne
The exhibition 'Il voto delle donne' (Women's Vote) will be open between 29 April and 10 June 2024 at the Esperienza Europa - David Sassoli exhibition space, Piazza Venezia 6c, Rome. It is about voting rights, narrated through postage stamp…

1,050 Reasons to Attend Virtual Stampex 2024
Summary of the latest Newsletter from PTS and Stampex International on Virtual Stampex, which is coming up on 2-4 May 2024:
39 Booths to explore. The Booth Hall and Society Hall include dealers, auction houses, magazines, online platforms,…
