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EFIRO 2024 World Stamp Exhibition: Last call for entry forms

EFIRO 2024 World Stamp Exhibition will take place in Bucharest from 16 to 19 April 2024 and will be hosted in the magnificent National Library of Romania. A couple of days ago, the organisers sent a last call for entry forms, pushing back the…
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Biennial One-frame Philatelic Exhibition EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024

The Slovenian Philatelic Association has proudly announced the biennial One-frame exhibition with international participation, EnajstoOkno Kranj 2024 (or Eleventh Window in English, i.e. the Eleventh Biennial Exhibition in a row). The exhibition…
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APATIN 2023 open online exhibition

The Udruženje Filatelista Apatin (Association of Philatelists of Apatin, Serbia), the Associazione Italiana di Maximafilia (AIM) and the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI) are inviting exhibitors to participate in APATIN 2023…
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STAMPEX 2023 Post Event Release

London, November 2023: The Philatelic Traders’ Society hosted another engaging Stampex at the Business Design Centre in Central London last month. Sponsored by Spink, the world-renowned auctioneers, the show was filled with PTS Member dealers,…
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THAILAND 2023 WSC is coming up at the end of November

THAILAND 2023 Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition is organised by the Philatelic Association of Thailand under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the philatelic patronage of the International Philatelic Federation…
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ANKARA ’23 Catalogue and Results

ANKARA '23 was organised by the Turkish Philatelic Federation with the support of the Turkish Post (PTT) to celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye. The exhibition is taking place from 20…
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BALKANFILA XIX Catalogue and Palmares booklet

Balkanfila XIX was held in Belgrade from 12 to 14 October 2023 with the participation of 12 Balkan countries and Hungary as a guest country. The nineteenth edition of this significant regional philatelic exhibition in South-East Europe, seven…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #5

HAFNIA 24 opens in ONE YEAR from now! Newsletter #5 Copenhagen, 28 October 2023 For exhibitors There is one year till we open the doors for HAFNIA 24, but deadline for applications is 31st December 2023. Your application is filled in directly…
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76e Salon philatélique d’Automne

La Chambre syndicale française des Négociants et Experts en Philatélie, fondée en novembre 1970 est en France l’unique syndicat de dimension nationale pour les professionnels de la philatélie. Depuis le 5 décembre 2022, Paolo Salvatori…
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National Youth Stamp Competitions 2024

The Youth Stamp Competitions, which each year attract youngsters of all ages from across the United Kingdom, will be held as part of the national competitions to take place at the York Stamp Event on 19th and 20th July 2024. This event, which…
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MARE BALTICUM 2024 next July, in Tartu, Estonia

The Estonian Philatelic Federation is organising the International Philatelic Exhibition MARE BALTICUM 2024, which will be held at the Estonian National Museum, Muuseumi tee 2, 60532 Tartu, from 26 to 28 July 2024. The exhibition has been granted…
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2024 European Youth Sport Philately Challenge

From 1st May 2023 to 1st June 2024, the French Philatelic Federation (Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques, FFAP), in partnership with Adphile, have been the organisers of the "2024 European Youth Sport Philately Challenge",…
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Kids roar at STAMPEX INTERNATIONAL 2023

We received the following Press Release from Stamp Active: The familiar “Youth Zone”, sponsored by the Philatelic Traders’ Society, returned to Stampex, manned by volunteers from the Stamp Active Network. Stamp Active had laid on a display…
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“Tavolo dei «postali»”, Palermo, Sicily: 6-8 October

From 6 to 8 October, Palermo will host the third physical meeting “Tavolo dei «postali»” (Postmen's Table). The “Tavolo dei «postali»” was born as an idea in 2018. It found supporters in the Institute of Postal Historical Studies…
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BERGAMOFIL 2023

The last event in the 2023 calendar of Italian national exhibitions was BERGAMOFIL 2023, which took place from 29th September to 1st October under the patronage of FSFI. Over the last few years, Bergamofil has become a traditional appointment,…
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The 26th ALPE-ADRIA TARVISIO 2023

The 26th ALPE-ADRIA philatelic exhibition, “Tarvisio 2023”, was held from 21 to 24 September 2023, with 99 exhibits presented by 89 exhibitors belonging to the seven members of the Working group Alpe Adria Philatelie. A FIP-supported exhibition…
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The Prix Augusto Massari 2023

The 22nd edition of the Prix Augusto Massari, a reference for collectors of the musical theme, was hosted in Vasto in the framework of the national exhibition Vastophil 2023. The Prix started 49 years ago at the EFIST 72 in Salsomaggiore Terme;…
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VASTOPHIL 2023

VASTOPHIL is a traditional appointment of the Italian philatelic calendar organised for forty years with the same enthusiasm and constancy by the Philatelic and Numismatic Society of Vasto in Abruzzo. The club was the first Italian society to…
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BALKANFILA XIX in Belgrade: 12-14 October

This year's Balkanfila XIX is organised by the Union of Philatelists of Serbia, which has hosted the event twice in the past: Balkanfila VI (1977) in Belgrade and Balkanfila XI (1987) in Novi Sad. The long history of Balkanfila exhibitions started…
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FEPA Congress 2023 highlights

The FEPA Congress 2023 took place on Saturday, 23 September, in Tarvisio, Italy, during the 26th Alpe-Adria multinational exhibition. Thirty-four National Federations and members of FEPA were represented either in person (21) or by proxy (13). Congress…
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Stampex 2023 at the BDC, London: 27-30 September

Latest news received from Stampex International: Due to popular demand, we have extended the date in which you can order your Express Entry wristbands in advance of the show. Orders received before 12 noon (UK Time) on the 22nd September will…
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TRELLEBORG 2023 Catalogue and Palmares booklet

TRELLEBORG 2023, the bilateral Swedish-German exhibition, concluded on Sunday 17 September. Ulf Nilsson was Chairman of the Organising Committee, Rikard Azelius was General Commissioner, and Peter Nordin was Chairman of the Jury. The exhibition…
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ALPE-ADRIA TARVISIO 2023 and FEPA CONGRESS: 21-24 September

The multinational exhibition ALPE-ADRIA TARVISIO 2023 will take place between Thursday 21 and Sunday 24 September in Tarvisio, Italy. It will be held under FEPA Recognition. Following the kind invitation of the organisers, the Union of the Philatelic…
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TIMFILEX 2023 is coming up in Timișoara, 21-24 September

TIMFILEX 2023 is organised by the Timișoara Philatelic Association from 21 to 24 September and is held under the Patronage of the Romanian Philatelic Federation and the Recognition of FEPA. The beautiful and historic city of Timișoara has…
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MULTILATERALE 2023 photos

Please find here a selection of photos from the MULTILATERALE 2023 exhibition that took place in Koper, Slovenia, from 7 to 10 October: https://photos. app.goo.gl/hkPswJ5ChMo57hth9 and an accompanying video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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The success formula “Essen + Philately” will be continued

In late June, the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh) reported that the Essen International Stamp Fair was discontinued (see https://fepanews.com/essen-international-stamp-fair-is-discontinued). Because of the general feeling that the Essen…
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MULTILATERALE 2023 Catalogue is now online

The seven-nation exhibition is due on 7-10 September in Koper/Capodistria, Slovenia. An attractive 68-page catalogue in Slovenian and German was released today, including the exhibits' list and much more. The exhibition will be held under FEPA…
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Ulm Messe: International Stamp Fair 26-28 October

A paradise for stamp collectors: At the annual International Stamp Fair in Ulm (held in Sindelfingen during the pre-Covid period), philately's top event in Germany, enthusiastic collectors and newcomers will find everything for their hobby. There…
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Cypriot and Lebanese philatelists will meet in Nicosia in October

We received the following communication from the Board of the Cyprus Philatelic Society on their great initiative to invite Lebanese fellow philatelists to Nicosia, Cyprus. On the 21st and 22nd of October 2023, a philatelic meeting will take…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #4

If you want to exhibit? Send in your application now! Newsletter #4 Copenhagen, 22 August 2023 Even though there is long time to deadline 1 January 2024, it is now you should send in your application for exhibiting at HAFNIA24. Your application…
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The British Guiana One Cent Magenta on display at STAMPEX

The Philatelic Traders' Society is delighted to announce that Gold PTS Member, Stanley Gibbons will be displaying their British Guiana One Cent Magenta at Stampex from 27th - 30th September. The British Guiana One Cent Magenta was last showcased…
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TAIPEI 2023 – 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition

Unprecedented media coverage and large crowds were reported in TAIPEI 2023 - 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (11-15 August). Tony Shields (Shields Stamps, Melbourne, Australia) posted on his Facebook page that "The final attendance…
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ANKARA ’23 International Stamp Exhibition, 27-30 October

The Turkish Philatelic Federation is organising the International Stamp Exhibition Ankara’23, on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish Postal Administration is the main sponsor of the…
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ALPE-ADRIA TARVISIO 2023 in September

The 26th ALPE-ADRIA international exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Palazzetto dello Sport, via degli Atleti Azzurri, Travisio, from 21 to 24 September 2023. It is organised by the Union of the Philatelic and Numismatic Societies…
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“phila”-Toscana 23 in Gmunden, Austria, on 25-27 August

The organisers are ready to welcome their exhibitors and visitors at "phila"-Toscana 23 in Gmunden, Austria, during the weekend of 25-27 August. Forty dealer and postal administration stands will be set up inside the exhibition venue. Special…
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TRELLEBORG 2023 is coming up in September

The Bilateral Swedish-German Exhibition, TRELLEBORG 2023, is a National and Regional Philatelic and Postcard Exhibition organised by the Swedish Philatelic Federation, cooperating with clubs within the Federation. The Exhibition will take place…
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RPSL: The Devonshire Bowl and Plate

On 6 July 2023, the Royal Philatelic Society London ran the 3rd Devonshire Bowl One Frame competition at 15 Abchurch Lane. All members were able to participate as it was an "open" event enabling all subjects and classes recognised under existing…
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EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 under way

A few days ago EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 renovated its website, where the exhibition IREX and entry forms were uploaded. At the same time, the organisers announced that the exhibition dates were extended from 7 to 11 May. Europhilex 2025 is…
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STAMP ACTIVE at STAMPEX with £20 Vouchers for Kids

Stamp Active latest Press Release: The Stamp Active Network, the voluntary organisation that promotes stamp collecting for children in the UK, will be at Autumn Stampex providing free stamps and goodie bags for young collectors. There will…
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First Scientific Conference of the Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History

We received the following Press Release from the Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History: The Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History held its first Scientific Conference on 14 and 15 July 2023 at the splendid Hall of Honour…
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EFIRO 2024 Specialised World Exhibition coming up in April

The Romanian Philatelic Federation, in partnership with the Romanian Post, Romfilatelia SA and the Museum of Romanian Records, will host EFIRO 2024, a Specialized World Stamp Exhibition. It will be held at the National Library in Bucharest,…
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Institute for Analytical Philately: 5th International Symposium

Yesterday we received a Press Release from the Institute for Analytical Philately (IAP) which announced its fifth symposium. Earlier symposia were organised in 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2020. The IAP is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to sponsoring…
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DeBra2024 Newsletter #2

DeBra2024 organisers have sent out their Newsletter #2 pointing out that, next year, the German Study Group for Brazil Philately (Arge Brazilien) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Download Newsletter #2 (in German and English) here: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DE-BR-NSL02.pdf Read…
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What’s on at STAMPEX at the BDC 2023

July Newsletter by PTS and Stampex International: The UK’s Largest Stamp Show Stampex, the UK’s largest annual stamp show, held in London, will boost a range of exciting activities and experiences across four full days, including a late…
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Essen International Stamp Fair is discontinued

As reported by the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. (BDPh) on 27 June: The Essen International Stamp Fair has been regularly held since 1976. Following the interruption because of the pandemic, the 33rd edition in connection with the IBRA…
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The disinfection of mail over the centuries

The Italian Academy of Philately and Postal History, in collaboration with the Mercantile Museum of Bolzano, is organising a scientific conference on the theme: "The disinfection of mail over the centuries". This open meeting will take place…
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22° Premio Internazionale di Filatelia Tematica Musicale ‘Augusto Massari’

Luca Lavagnino has sent us the following Press Release: Under the patronage of the Italian Federation of Philatelic Societies, in Vasto – Italy the 22nd International Musical Thematic Philately Prize “Augusto Massari” will be held from…
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EUROPHIL SPM 2023 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The One-Frame exhibition, organised by AEP, took place in Saint Pierre and Miquelon between 25 and 28 June. The exhibits presented belonged to members of the AEP, the American Philatelic Society and the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada. The…
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The Clash of Empires Exhibition 2023 at the RPSL

Graham Beck's Twitter account has revealed the preparations for the Clash of Empires Exhibition, which is coming up at the Royal Philatelic Society London. The exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 31 July 2023 (Monday-Saturday, free…
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DeBra2024 Bilateral Competitive Exhibition Germany – Brazil

The following Newsletter #1 has been published by the organisers of DeBra2024 Bilateral Exhibition: Although it has been in the shadow of IBRA2023 for a long time, the preparations for DeBra2024 are going according to plan. All forms (exhibition…
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IBRA 2023 Newsletter No.5 (7 June)

The following Newsletter arrived yesterday from IBRA 2023: Welcome to the 5th IBRA Newsletter IBRA is now over and the gates of the fair in Essen have closed again. What remains are countless memories of a true philatelic festival. The…
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Virtual Stampex 2023 On Demand extended to 2 July

We received the following announcement from the PTS and Stampex International: Due to popular demand, Virtual Stampex 2023 On Demand has been extended to the 2nd July. So, if you missed out on the live show or want some more Virtual Stampex…
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NORDIA 2023 Awards

NORDIA 2023 took place in Garðabær, Iceland, between 2 and 4 June. The exhibition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first Icelandic stamps, released in 1873. Presided by Ebbe Eldrup, the Jury judged a total of 57 exhibits in 342 frames.…
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Peter Suhadolc elected President of the European Philatelic Academy (AEP)

At the Annual General Meeting of members of the European Philatelic Academy (Académie Européenne de Philatélie), which took place on Saturday, 27 May, in Essen, Germany, during the IBRA 2023 World Philatelic Exhibition, Peter Suhadolc was…
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BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO Update

On 17 May 2023, the Collectors Club invited Yamil Kouri RDP, BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO's new OC Chairman, to talk about the progress of the preparations for the exhibition. The 42 minutes video presentation is available here courtesy of the Collectors…
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IBRA 2023 Awards and Photos

The IBRA 2023 Grand Prizes were announced at the Palmares dinner on Saturday evening, 27th May: Grand Prix d'Honneur: Walter Britz (Uruguay), "Uruguay: Early issues of the XIX century (1856-1862)" Grand Prix International: Julio Cesar…
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It is IBRA time at last!

Initially announced in 2018 as IBRA 2021,  the World Philatelic Exhibition was granted FEPA recognition in 2018 and FIP patronage in 2019. In July 2020, the organisers sent out a press release saying that IBRA would be postponed because of…
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Ibero-American Philatelic Meeting in Madrid

The first Ibero-American Philatelic Meeting will take place in Madrid on the morning of 31 May, at the Hotel Mayorazgo Convention Center, located in the heart of Madrid's Gran Vía. The event, organised and sponsored by EL ECO, is held under…
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Open sport philatélique 2024

The French Federation (Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques, FFAP) and "l'Adphile - Voyagez avec le timbre" are organising the national philatelic competition "Open sport philatélique 2024" on the occasion of the 2024 Paris…
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IBRA 2023 Press Release (7 May)

Yesterday we received the latest Press Release from IBRA 2023. It calls our attention to the series of IBRA 2023 lectures, which will take place in Room F between 25 and 28 May. Most of the lectures will be in German, but some will be in English.…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #3

We are open to applications! Newsletter #3 Copenhagen, 2 May 2023 We are happy that 30 commissioners will be coming to Copenhagen in October 2024 with a wide range of exhibits. The application form for the FEPA Exhibition Hafnia 24 is now…
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EXFILNA-JUVENIA 2023 Catalogue now online

The EXFILNA-JUVENIA 2023 Catalogue was uploaded on the FESOFI website on 17th April. The Exhibition will be held in Teruel from 19 to 23 April. Exhibition webpage: https://exposicionesfesofi.es The 70-page Catalogue is available here: http…
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PHILAFRANCE 2023 is coming up in May

From 26 to 29 May 2023, La Poste, the FFAP, the CNEP, and the ADPhile, with the cooperation of the Amicale Philatélique Chalonnaise, will present PHILAFRANCE 2023 at the Parc des Expositions in Chalon sur Saône. The four-day event will include …
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Clash of Empires: The 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibition

When British and Colonial forces invaded the Zulu Kingdom on 11 January 1879, they ignited one of the most famous conflicts of the Victorian era. In July 2023, the Spear Museum of Philatelic History at the Royal Philatelic Society London will…
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THAILAND 2023 WSC entry forms new deadline: 30th April

Following our earlier post on 20th February, we report that the deadline for THAILAND 2023 WSC entry forms has been extended until 30th April. In the meantime, the exhibition website is under construction at http://www.thailand2023wsc.com. Prospective…
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Virtual Stampex Talks Schedule Announced

Today's Newsletter from Stampex revealed the programme of the Virtual STAMPEX Talks on 4, 5 and 6 May: Thursday 4th May at Midday (London): Paul Skinner presents The British Library's Philatelic Collections: New Acquisitions Thursday 4th…
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Open Philately Seminar in IBRA by Birthe King FRPSL

Discover Open Philately – the new and upcoming class IBRA 2023, Sunday 28 May 2023, Room D/E, ‘CC Ost’, next to Hall 7 All are welcome to learn more about Open Philately This seminar will introduce you to the fascinating world of Open…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #2

Welcome to HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #2 Copenhagen, 31 March 2023 We would like to inform you that informations from 40 invited FEPA countries is running in to our Commissioner General about the different country responsible commissioners. We have…
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22° Premio Internazionale di Filatelia Tematica Musicale ‘Augusto Massari’

The 22nd edition of the 'Augusto Massari' Prize for philately will take place in Vasto on the occasion of the VastoPhil 2023 national exhibition of Open, Thematic and Maxima Philately, scheduled from 15 to 17 September, at Palazzo d'Avalos,…
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“Philately in archives – Archives in philately” in Celje, Slovenia

A fine example of Best Practice: The philatelic society in the small Slovenian town of Celje brings together philately with the State archives. On Wednesday, 29.3.2023, at 11.00 pm, the grand opening will take place of the exhibition Philately…
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The 2022 Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium

We picked this up from the American Philatelic Society website: Back on December 8-9, the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum (NPM) in Washington, D.C. played host to the Twelfth Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium (PHS). Co-sponsored…
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Philatelic lectures from Israel 75 Philatelic Academy

The Israel Philatelic Federation and the Society of Israel Philatelists have joined together to create the Israel 75 Philatelic Academy. The Academy is intended to promote all aspects of Holy Land Philately and to enhance the knowledge of collectors…
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IBRA 2023 Press Release (8 March)

Today we received the latest Press Release from IBRA 2023. The World Championship of Philately The highlights of IBRA 2023 in Essen Bonn | 8.3.23 | Peter Platz | Only a few months to go - from May 25 to 28, 2023, the International Stamp World…
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“phila”-Toscana ’23 in Gmunden, Austria: 25-27 August

A bilateral stamp competitive exhibition between exhibitors from Austria and Luxembourg has been announced, organised by OK-Gmunden and BMSV-Gmunden, with the support of the Austrian Philatelic Federation. Registration deadline has been set…
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Sfizi.Di.Posta. La storia attraverso la posta, la posta attraverso la storia

The following press release was issued by Poste Italiane on 22nd February in Trieste: On Friday 3 March, in the Mitteleuropa Postal and Telegraphic Museum of Poste Italiane (Central Post Office, via Vittorio Veneto), the documentary exhibition…
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THAILAND 2023 WSC entry forms deadline: 31st March

Jenwit Apichainunt, Commissioner General of THAILAND 2023 World Stamp Championship, officially announced the upcoming exhibition by inviting the national philatelic federations to appoint commissioners and return entry forms by 31st March. The…
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HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #1

This is Newsletter #1 distributed by HAFNIA 24 to its suscribers today: Welcome to HAFNIA 24 Newsletter #1 Copenhagen, 14 February 2023 This is the first newsletter from HAFNIA 24. We are delighted to be able to invite the European philatelic…
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New exhibition at The Postal Museum: The King’s stamp

Early yesterday, the Royal Mail unvailed the first King Charles III's definitive stamps, which will be placed on sale from 4th April. Later in the day, the following Newsletter was distributed by The Postal Museum to its subscribers: See…
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Mi Oficina Philatelic Society celebrates 500 presentations!

We picked it up from the Society's website: Mi Oficina Philatelic Society is a worldwide group of philatelists (mainly Latin Americans) meeting daily via Zoom. During the Covid lockdown, many of us decided to start a series of presentations…
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SAVPEX 2023 Virtual Philatelic Exhibition was announced

SAVPEX 2023, Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, organised by the Philatelic Society of the Orange Free State and held under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa will take place in June/July 2023. The exhibition will accommodate…
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Presentations by SOFIMA (Sociedad Filatélica de Madrid)

Here is the program of the presentations by SOFIMA, for the first quarter of 2023, both live at the Society premises and via videoconference. The latter are open to all with free participation. The presentations are uploaded to the SOFIMA…
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IBRA 2023 Newsletter No. 2

Today we received IBRA Newsletter No. 2.   IBRA RUNDBRIEF Nr. 2 / 30. Januar 2023   Willkommen zum 2. IBRA Rundbrief Noch genau 115 Tage, dann öffnet die Internationale Briefmarkenausstellung IBRA 2023 in Essen ihre Pforten.…
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NORDIA 2023 coming up next June in Garðabær, Iceland

NORDIA 2023 will take place in Iceland this year, organised by the Icelandic Federation. The exhibition will host all competition classes on 700 frames with a very modest participation fee at 25 euros per frame or per Literature exhibit, while…
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Virtual Stampex 2023 Announced

We received the following from the PTS: The Philatelic Traders’ Society is proud to announce that Virtual Stampex is back for 2023, and promises to deliver an even more exciting philatelic experience for collectors all around the world The…
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“La posta mai immaginata”: A cycle of ten Zoom presentations every Monday

Art, conservation, culture, entertainment: the common threads that characterize the "Tavolo dei «postali»" is coming back for the third digital cycle under the title "La posta mai immaginata". Ten Zoom presentations with free participation.…
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Fête du Timbre 2023: 11-12 March

The French Federation (Fédération Française des Associations Philatéliques, FFAP), the Phil@poste and ADPhile are setting up for next March the annual Fête du Timbre, formerly known as Journée du Timbre. The Fête du Timbre will be spread…
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MULTILATERALE 2023 website is now live!

The upcoming MULTILATERALE exhibition is organised by the Filatelistična zveza Slovenije (Slovenian Philatelic Union, FZS) and will take place under FEPA recognition, from 7 to 10 September 2023 in Osnovna šola Koper (Scuola Elementare Capodistria),…
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TRELLEBORG 2023 Bilateral Swedish-German Exhibition

Common collecting interests between Swedish and German philatelists was the spark that ignited the idea of a bilateral exhibition in Trelleborg Sweden, between 15 and 17 September. The Sveriges Filatelistförbund (SFF) mentions on its website…
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The Bordeaux Cover and other rarities at IBRA 2023

A few weeks ago the IBRA 2023 website mentioned that thanks to Richard Borek GmbH & Co. KG, the unique Bordeaux Cover bearing both one penny orange-red and two pence deep blue Mauritius examples will be on display at the IBRA Schatzkammer…
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EXFILNA 2023 and JUVENIA 2023 in Teruel next April

The 61st National Philatelic Exhibition and Spanish Championship, EXFILNA 2023, will take place in Teruel from 19 to 23 April 2023. It is organised by the Spanish Federation, FESOFI, and the Spanish Post (Correos). The exhibition is held under…
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PLEVEN PHILA 2022 by the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists in Pleven

The Union of Bulgarian Philatelists and The Bulgarian Post are organizing the national philatelic exhibition with international participation, PLEVEN PHILA 2022, from 9 to 11 December 2022. The event is held with the support of Pleven Municipality…
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The Royal Spanish Academy of Philately and Postal History

On Saturday 19 November, the Royal Spanish Academy of Philately and Postal History (Real Academia Hispánica de Filatelia e Historia Postal) held a major session at the National Mint Museum in Madrid. After the opening speech of Jesús Sitjà,…
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EFIRO 2024 in Bucharest, Romania, under way

EFIRO 2024 European exhibition with 2000 frames, under FEPA patronage and FIP recognition, will take place between 17 and 20 April 2024. The exhibition was smartly placed on the 2024 calendar between the Catholic (31 March) and the Orthodox…
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MONACOPHIL 2022 under way

MONACOPHIL 2022 (23-26 November) is under way. A short video (2 min.) of H.S.H. Prince Albert II visiting the exhibition was released today by Monaco Info, a TV channel based in Monaco. You can watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=856800645359483 Photo:…
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MULTILATERALE 2023 to take place next September in Koper, Slovenia

The Slovenian Federation confirmed that the seven-nations Multilaterale exhibition will take place in the city of Koper (former Italian name Capodistria), in Slovenia, from 7 to 10 September 2023. The exhibition has been granted FEPA Recognition.…
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EUROPHIL SPM 2023 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

EUROPHIL SPM 2023 is organised by the European Academy of Philately (AEP) on Saint Pierre of Saint Pierre and Miquelon next June. The event is a competitive exhibition of one-frame exhibits, under AEP patronage and it will be judged according…
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Napoleon Bonaparte, India and 100 iconic items in MONACOPHIL 2022

The Club de Monte-Carlo and the OETP (Office Monégasque des Emissions de Timbres-Poste) will host an exceptional philatelic event from 23 to 26 November 2022. An exhibition of 100 iconic stamps and documents will be held at the Musée des…
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CAPE TOWN 2022 WSC and GP winners announced

We picked up the CAPE TOWN 2022 winners from the RPSL Twitter account: World Stamp Championship (WSC): Jan Huys-Berlingin (Liechtenstein), "Belgium’s first issue, the Epaulettes". WSC First runner-up: Keith Klugman (USA), "Victorian Natal…
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NAPOSTA 2023 Bulletin 1 becomes available

Trier is located at the west German border triangle close to Luxembourg and  France, and will host the national exhibition NAPOSTA 2023 next July. The organisers, the Deutsch-Französische Briefmarkenclub e.V. Trier, who will celebrate their…
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CAPE TOWN 2022 Exhibition Catalogue is now available

CAPE TOWN 2022 146-page Catalogue is now available. It contains all the useful details from both the World Stamp Championship and the National Exhibition. Both events will take place between 8 and 12 November. The Catalogue may be downloaded…
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Turkish Philatelic Academy workshops: A Postal Competition

From Mehmet Akan, President of Turkish Philatelic Academy, we received the following announcement: The Ottoman Empire lasted over six centuries on three continents and was one of the greatest Empires in World history. Over 3,500 post offices…
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NORRPHIL 2022 exhibition catalogue is now online

NORRPHIL 2022 is a regional and national stamp exhibition in Sweden, which will take place between 4 and 6 November 2022, in Tibble Gymnasium, in the town of Täby. The 48-page exhibition catalogue is available here: https://www.fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Norrphil-Katalog.pdf
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Autumn seminars from the Hellenic Philatelic Federation

A series of eighteen seminars have been organised by the Hellenic Philatelic Federation during the past few weeks. The seminars run on Webex, between 15 September and 13 October, on Thursdays and Fridays at 7.00 pm Athens time, i.e. nine sessions,…
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LIBEREC 2022 European Exhibition awards

The LIBEREC 2022 jury released the awards on Saturday, 15 October, noon time. Later in the day, during the palmares dinner, the jury votes were counted in front of the audience and the Grand Prize winners were announced. Grand Prix Championship…
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Breaking news from the FEPA Congress in Liberec

The annual FEPA Congress took place on Saturday, 15 October, in Liberec, Czech Republic, during the European Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022. Major decisions ratified by the Congress delegates included: (a) Granting FEPA membership…
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CAPE TOWN 2022 International Exhibition latest newsletter

The CAPE TOWN 2022 website has uploaded the latest exhibition newsletter which includes the following announcements: Composition of the jury. Size of the exhibition: 1600 competitive frames and 69 literature exhibits from 43 countries. …
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Fit4IBRA: BDPh online seminars in the winter 2022/23

We received the following from the BDPh (the German Philatelic Federation): With the IBRA 2023 in Essen, the "World Philately Championships" will be held in Germany again for a long time next year. Such an event is also a challenge. One goal…
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STAMPA 2022 this weekend at Griffith College, Dublin

We received the following email from our Irish fellows: Hi All, STAMPA, the Irish National Stamp Exhibition, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this week, with a return to the venue at Griffith College, Dublin. This year also marks the centenary…
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The FEPA Congress 2022 is coming up at LIBEREC 2022 European Exhibition

LIBEREC 2022 European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon is ready to welcome its visitors and exhibitors, at the Wellness Hotel Babylon, Liberec, between Thursday 13 and Sunday 16 October. The Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA)…
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The PTS reports crowds at STAMPEX 2022

The Philatelic Traders' Society (PTS), the organisers of Stampex International, were delighted to report on their Twitter account that the collectors were queuing around the block on opening day of STAMPEX 2022, yesterday, 28 September. And…
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Virtual NAPOSTA: DPhJ exhibitors qualified for IBRA 2023

We received the latest press release from the Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V. (DPhJ-ÖA) reporting that at the virtual NAPOSTA 2022, which started on 3rd September, all 12 Youth exhibits successfully presented themselves to the jury and at…
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EXFILNA 2022 Exhibition Catalogue now on line

The Spanish National Exhibition EXFILNA 2022 will be held in Irún this week, from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 September. The 80-page Catalogue is now on line and can be downloaded from here: https://www.fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022…
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STAMPEX 2022 is only a few days away

Simon Carson, PTS and Stampex Chairman, is greeting us all at the Exhibition Website Home Page: "There is something new to discover for everyone at Stampex. You may be new to stamp collecting, a seasoned philatelist, interested in postal history,…
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EUROSCOUT 2022 – 11th IFSCO Conference in Comacchio, Italy

The International Federation of Scout & Guide Stamp Collecting Organizations (IFSCO) will meet in Comacchio, Italy, on 16 September 2022. The 11th IFSCO Conference was scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. The delegates…
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LIBEREC 2022 released Jury, Exhibits and Bulletin No. 2

The organisers of LIBEREC 2022 European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon have recently released important information on the exhibition website for the upcoming event which is scheduled to take place in the beautiful city of the Czech Republic…
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BRATISLAVAFILA 2023 from the Union of Slovak Philatelists

The Union of Slovak Philatelists (ZSF), in cooperation with the Slovak Post as its strategic partner, organises BRATISLAVAFILA 2023, a National philatelic exhibition with international participation, which will take place between 1 and 4 June…
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Virtual NAPOSTA 2022 is online until 24th September

The German Federation (BDPh) website informs us that Virtual NAPOSTA 2022 exhibition has already started. A total of 81 exhibitors including 16 young exhibitors are participating with their exhibits. They come from Germany, Austria, Switzerland…
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NORRPHIL 2022 coming up in November in Täby, Sweden

The Norrorts Frimärksförening (Norrorts Stamp Association) organises the regional and national stamp exhibition NORRPHIL 2022, between 4 and 6 November 2022. The exhibition will take place in Tibble Gymnasium, in the Swedish town of Täby. No…
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STAMPEX 2022 launches Online Marketplace in partnership with StampAuctionNetwork

STAMPEX 2022 and the Philatelic Traders' Society released their September Newsletter announcing the launch of their Online Marketplace: September 2022: The Philatelic Traders’ Society is delighted to announce the launch of the Stampex Online…
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EXFILNA 2022 in Irún, Spain, is only one month away

From 21 to 25 September, the city of Irún will host the 60th edition of EXFILNA 2022 National Philatelic Exhibition, organised by the Spanish Philatelic Federation (FESOFI), the Spanish Post (Correos) and the Bidasoa Philatelic and Numismatic…
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POSTEX 2022 in Barneveld, Netherlands, in October

The Dutch Federation (KNBF) in its August Newsletter reminded us of the POSTEX 2022 exhibition, which this year is going to be held in the Veluwehal, in Barneveld. The exhibition is scheduled for the weekend 28-29 October, at 10:00-17:00 on…
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ALPEN-ADRIA PHILATELIE 2022 and BIRDPEX 9 Catalogue now on line

Gmunden, Austria, will host “phila”-Toscana 22 with ALPEN-ADRIA PHILATELIE 2022 and BIRDPEX 9 exhibitions during the weekend of 26-28 August. The organisers have uploaded the 57-page Exhibition Catalogue, which is available here: https…
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Two stamps by the Czech Post for LIBEREC 2022

The LIBEREC 2022 Organising Committee announced that the Czech Post will issue a pair of postage stamps for the European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022, which is coming up in October. The designer is Pavel Sivko (b. 1948), painter,…
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Timbres-Passion 2022 in Moulins, France, next October

After the successful Paris-Philex 2022 in June, the French Philatelic Federation invites us to meet again in 28-30 October in Timbres-Passion 2022, which is going to take place in Moulins, central France. Timbre-Passion 2022 is a philatelic…
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Serbia announces BALKANFILA XIX in Belgrade in October 2023

The Serbian Philatelic Federation has announced the BALKANFILA XIX Philatelic Exhibition, which will be held under FEPA Recognition from 12 to 14 October 2023. BALKANFILA XIX is sponsored by the Serbian Post. Participating countries are Albania,…
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Prakob Chirakiti is the newly elected FIP President

A new FIP Board was elected today at the 76th FIP Congress in Jakarta. Because of the postponement of the elections in 2020, the Vice-Presidents and Directors for America and Europe were elected for a half-term or two years (2022-24), to ensure…
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INDONESIA 2022 World Stamp Championship results

The INDONESIA 2022 Palmares dinner took place on Sunday evening, 7 August. Major winners: World Stamp Champion: William Kwan, Hong Kong, “Hong Kong Designs, Proofs, Specimens and Other Archival Materials” Grand Prix International: Jan…
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INDONESIA 2022 opened today in Jakarta

INDONESIA 2022 World Stamp Championship opened today in Jakarta. Here is a short photo report, sent to us by Francisc Ambrus, the National Commissioner of Romania.  
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“100 years of inflation” at the upcoming IBRA 2023

A special show at the upcoming IBRA 2023: "When postage cost billions, 100 years of high inflation in Germany 1923". German inflation started rising slowly with World War I in 1914 and lasted until the so-called "hyperinflation" in November…
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STAMPEX 2022 back at the Business Design Centre

The July Press Release by the Philatelic Traders' Society reminds us of the latest preparations of STAMPEX 2022, scheduled for 28 September - 1 October: 80+ Dealers and Auction Houses expected to participate eBay Auditorium with daily…
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Three National Exhibitions are coming up in Finland (2022-24)

The website of the Finnish Federation lists three national exhibitions that are coming up: TAVASTEX 22 will take place from 9 to 11 September 2022 in Hämeenlinna, organised by the local stamp club. RIIHEX 2023 is scheduled for 24-26 March…
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SAVPEX 2022 one frame virtual exhibition results

South Africa’s Seventh Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), a one-frame exhibition, was hosted by the Orange Free State Philatelic Society, under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa. The exhibition attracted 80 exhibits…
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Turkey: KÜTAHYA 2022 National Stamp Exhibition

The Federation of Turkish Philatelic Associations announced a national exhibition, which will be held in Kütahya, between 22 and 31 August, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the August 30 Victory Day, when the last battle of the Greco-Turkish…
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International Stamp Exhibition IBRA 2023 latest news

Subsidy for philatelic societies: Walter Bernatek, IBRA 2023 Treasurer, announced that philatelic societies wishing to travel together by bus to Essen and visit the exhibition will be subsidised on a first come first served basis. The subsidy…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Philatelists honour Queen Elizabeth II

The Society of Philatelists and Collectors of Sarajevo (Udruzenje filatelista i kolekcionara kantona Sarajevo) organised in May an exhibition honouring Queen Elizabeth II and sent to FEPA News the following report: QUEEN ELIZABETH II ON POSTAGE…
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LIBEREC 2022 European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon: July Newsletter

The LIBEREC 2022 organisers released today a two-page Newsletter with all latest details on the exhibition which is coming up between 13 and 16 October. It includes: Main events Side events Accommodation How to get to Liberec …
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Iceland: NORDIA 2023 to be held in Garðabær

The Icelandic Federation is getting prepared to host NORDIA 2023 in Garðabær next year, between 2 and 4 June. In 2023 the Icelandic philately will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first stamp issue in Iceland and the organisers want…
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Yamil Kouri presents BOSTON 2026 in a 30 min. video

Yamil Kouri RDP, Board Director and Commissioner General of BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO, was invited a few days ago at the Collectors Club to take part in their Virtual Philatelic Program Series. He presented an update on the preparations of the…
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VASTOPHIL 2022 and BERGAMOFIL 2022 announced by FSFI

Two more national events were announced by the Italian Federation (FSFI). VASTOPHIL 2022, 23-25 ​​September, at Palazzo d’Avalos, Vasto, Chieti. National and qualification exhibition for the classes of Open Philately, Thematic Philately…
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PARIS PHILEX 2022 …et nombreux visiteurs !

Thursday 23 June: PARIS PHILEX 2022, end of day 1. The FFAP Twitter account reports 1/3 of the Lego stamp completed (45.000 Lego pieces will be needed), 4 conferences, 1 inauguration, many exhibits to be admired and many visitors! [photos credit:…
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BRATISLAVAFILA 2023 from the Union of Slovak Philatelists

The Chairman of the Union of Slovak Philatelists, Pavol Lazar, sent us the following communication for the FEPA News readers: On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the independent Slovak Republic, the Union of Slovak…
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A great programme for PARIS PHILEX 2022 visitors

We read on the French Federation (FFAP) website that after an interruption in 2020 for health reasons, La Poste, the FFAP, the CNEP and the ADPhile have joined forces to organise, from 23 to 26 June, the PARIS-PHILEX 2022 exhibition at the Parc…
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2nd International Congress in Postal History, Prato, Italy

The Institute of Postal History Studies (Istituto di studi storici postali) “Aldo Cecchi”, in Prato, Italy, is getting ready for its 2nd International Congress in Postal History, which will take place from 23 to 25 June 2022. The invited…
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ANTVERPIA 2022 major prize winners

ANTVERPIA 2022, the Belgian National with international participation, took place in Antwerp, Belgium, during the weekend 10-12 June. Jozef Ghys, President of the Organising Committee, and his team have managed to put together a great exhibition…
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CAPEX 22 Grand Prix winners announced

The Grand Prix recipients were announced during the CAPEX 22 Palmares dinner on 11 June. One Frame exhibits: Grand Prix de Toronto (best overall one-frame exhibit): Damian Läge (Switzerland), “The Pigeon Mail of Great Barrier Island –…
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Exhibitor Hazel Elmslie is making history at CAPEX 22

CAPEX 22 opened at 9 am, on Thursday 9 June, as expected. Early in the next morning, the organisers sent a report of the opening day with a lot of photos, where from we picked up the most extraordinary story for a remarkable lady philatelist…
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Archive of past Italian national exhibitions and exhibits

A complete archive of past Italian National Exhibitions since 2008 is uploaded on the Italian Federation (FSFI) website at http://expo.fsfi.it A very important part of the archive is the accumulation of the pdf files of all exhibits in each…
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CAPEX 22 Souvenir Show Program now on line

Another CAPEX 22 Newsletter was released yesterday. It is perhaps the last of the series as the exhibition is getting ready for its grand opening on Thursday, 9 June. We have appreciated all 24 comprehensive issues sent out by Chairman David…
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STAMPEX 2022 in London: Early Bird offer on tickets

On 27 May we received the STAMPEX 2022 latest newsletter: Last month we opened ticket sales for Stampex - 28th September - 1st October 2022. We have had a wonderful response and continue to work on activity to make the show bigger and more…
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CAPE TOWN 2022 extends deadline for entry forms

CAPE TOWN 2022 organisers announced on the exhibition website that the deadline for entries has been extended to 30 June 2022. The exhibition, which is held under FIP patronage, will take place at the International Convention Center, Cape Town,…
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CAPEX 22 in Toronto is only two weeks away

CAPEX 22 Newsletter No. 23 was released yesterday. It contains information about entry to Canada and the Arrive Can app followed by the announcement of Vice-Regal Patronage for CAPEX 22. The two exhibition publications are also unveiled: the…
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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Exhibition

Stanley Gibbons will be hosting the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Exhibition in their first-floor gallery at 399 Strand. The exhibition is free to attend and offers an introductory telling of the story of her majesty's reign through stamps.…
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HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition winners

The HELVETIA 2022 winners were announced during the palmares dinner on Saturday evening, 21 May, at the Palazzo dei Congressi. World Stamp Champion: Adriano Bergamini (Switzerland), "Postal relations between Ticino (Switzerland) and foreign…
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HELVETIA 2022 in Lugano was opened today

It was June 1974 and INTERNABA in Basel, when philatelists last celebrated a world general exhibition in Switzerland. So the organisers are right by saying that HELVETIA 2022, which was opened today, is the first world exhibition in their country…
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EXPHIMO 2022 in Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg, in 4-6 June

EXPHIMO is the annual thematic exhibition organised by Philcolux (Cercle Philatélique Philcolux), recognised by the Philatelic Federation of Luxembourg (Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, FSPL). Technology…
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Sweden: Three new recipients of the Strandell Medal

At the Swedish Philatelic Federation Congress, held in Täby on 14 May, the Strandell Medal was awarded to three recipients, as earlier award ceremonies were postponed due to the pandemic. Strandellmedalj 51: Christer Brunström. A frequent…
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Philamovie: A great innovative idea by HELVETIA 2022

In order to promote philately among the younger ages, HELVETIA 2022 organisers launched “Philamovie”, a video competition with a philatelic theme. Participation was open to young people under thirty and the only limits set were 300 MB file…
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A call for Philatelic Literature exhibits by the AIJP President

Promoting and supporting Philatelic Literature has been one of FEPA's principal objectives. Wolgang Maassen, President of AIJP, the International Association of Philatelic Journalists, called yesterday its members to participate with their Literature…
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The Italian National LATINPHIL 2022 in Cisterna di Latina

During the weekend 6-8 May, LATINPHIL 2022 took place at the Museo Piana delle Orme, in the town Cisterna di Latina near Rome, organised by the Italian National Federation and the Circolo Filatelico Tres Tabernae. The exhibition was divided…
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Romania: CANNIS 2022 for the centenary of the Canine Association

On the occasion of the CANNIS 2022 exhibition in Romania, Victor Iordache, acting President of the Philatelic Federation of Romania, and Marius Muntean, President of the Timişoara Philatelic Association, have sent us the details of the three-day…
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Belgium: ANTVERPIA 2022 is getting ready for 10-12 June

ANTVERPIA 2022, the National Philatelic Exhibition in Belgium will take place at the Antwerp Expo, Antwerp, between 10-12 June. In addition to the regular competition classes, there will be 8 exhibits in the Championship Class, 5 exhibits in…
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HELVETIA 2022 Exhibition Catalogue and Jury uploaded

As we are getting closer to the grand opening of HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition, the organisers uploaded an elegant and comprehensive 200-page-plus Exhibition Catalogue. At the same time, they uploaded the composition of the Jury. A Public…
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MONACOPHIL 2022 postage stamp was released today

The Monaco Post Office released a postage stamp today to remind us of the upcoming MONACOPHIL 2022 next November. Since 2009, Monacophil has been established as the event of the year, every two years, on odd years. Because of its postponement…
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HELVETIA 2022: The exhibition programme is now online

HELVETIA 2022 is only a couple of weeks away. The full programme has been uploaded on the exhibition website. The 2000-frames plus 100-literature items world stamp exhibition will take place in Centro Esposizioni Lugano, between 18 and 22 May,…
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PARIS-PHILEX 2022 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles

PARIS-PHILEX 2022 will take place in Hall 5.1, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, from 23 to 25 June. The exhibition is organised by CNEP (Chambre syndicale des Experts et Négociants en Philatélie), FFAP (Fédération Française des…
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STAMPA 2022 in Dublin celebrates Centenary of Irish stamps

The STAMPA 2022 Organisers sent out a Newsletter yesterday to announce that the National Irish National Exhibition will be back in October 2022: 2022 marks 100 Years of Irish Postage Stamps and also 50 years of STAMPA. It also marks the…
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HUNFILEX 2022 exhibition photos are now online

If you haven't visited Budapest and HUNFILEX 2022, here is your chance to take a peek at the exhibition. One hundred or so photographs have been uploaded on the Facebook account of Mabéosz, the Hungarian Philatelic Federation. Here is the…
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LIBEREC 2022 latest Newsletter: Preparations are under way

We received the latest Newsletter from LIBEREC 2022 Organising Committee with a lot of details in: Applications for participation The FEPA Congress 2022 Availability of rooms for lectures and seminars Accommodation for visitors,…
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Ulm becomes the location of the former Sindelfingen Stamp Fair

The 37th International Stamp Fair in 2019 at the Sindelfingen Exhibition Centre was the last. Two years of the pandemic and the subsequent change of ownership of the Exhibition Hall has forced the organisers to seek another location. The new…
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ALPEN-ADRIA PHILATELIE 2022 and BIRDPEX 9 in Gmunden, Austria

The ALPEN-ADRIA PHILATELIE 2022 Multinational Exhibition will be held in Kongresshaus Toscana, Gmunden, Austria, from 26 to 28 August. All philatelic classes will be represented. Seven countries will participate with National Commissioners:…
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HELVETIA 2022 second miniature sheet to be released

On 5th May, the Swiss Post will release a second miniature sheet to promote HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition, with central theme the Seated Helvetia, who is honoured on her 160th anniversary. The designer added perforation to one vertical…
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INDONESIA 2022 revised IREX and applications now online

If you visit INDONESIA 2022 website today you will find the most critical information: The National Commissioners page, the newly revised IREX (2 April), the application forms for participation and the deadlines to observe, among which: 25 April…
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HUNFILEX 2022 World Stamp Championship results

The winners of HUNFILEX 2022 World Stamp Championship were announced during the Palmares dinner yesterday night. World Stamp Champion: Damien Läge (Germany), "Australasian Birdlife" WSC 1st Runner up: Jean Voruz (Monaco), "Geneva from the…
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HUNFILEX 2022 World Stamp Exhibition under way

Grand Opening today of HUNFILEX 2022 World Stamp Exhibition in Budapest. The official ceremony was honoured by H.E. Mr János Áder, President of the Republic of Hungary, Mr. László Kövér, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, and…
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CAPEX 22 International One Frame Stamp Championship

CAPEX 22 is the first large international one frame exhibition. It will take place at the Metro Toronto Conference Centre (MTCC) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from 9 to 12 June 2022. A little over 400 exhibits are expected to participate. The…
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The Danish Postal History Society celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Danish Postal History Society (Dansk Posthistorisk Selskab, DPHS)`was founded in 1972. This weekend, 26-27 March, the Society celebrates its 50th anniversary, with a 200-frame exhibition featuring postal history exhibits only. The exhibition,…
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Hunfilex 2022 in Budapest is just around the corner

Hunfilex 2022 is just around the corner. The exhibition will take place at the Groupama Arena in Budapest from Thursday 31 March to Sunday 3 April. The organisers have recently uploaded their three latest newsletters on the exhibition website: Newsletter…
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FEPA Seminar on Open Philately during Hunfilex 2022

Ms. Birthe King FRPSL, renowned exhibitor and juror and former FEPA Board member, will lead the FEPA seminar on Open Philately during Hunfilex 2022. The seminar will take place on Saturday 2 April, 10:30-12:00, at the exhibition grounds, the…
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Exfilna 2022 website has been launched

The 60th Spanish National Philatelic Exhibition Exfilna 2022 is scheduled to take place next fall in the city of Irún, in the Basque Country, on the border between Spain and France. A couple of days ago the website of the exhibition was launched…
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Helvetia 2022 organisers come up with simple best practices

Helvetia 2022 organisers came up with an interesting offer to their exhibitors: they had asked them to select and send before 15 March the images of up to 12 pages of their exhibits. When the jurors receive and examine these sample pages they…
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International Women’s Day to be celebrated on 8th March in Italy

On the occasion of the International Women's Day, on 8 March 2022, the Polo bibliotecario del Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico and the Comitato Unico di Garanzia del Ministero (CUG) have organised a teleconference with central theme "The woman…
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The Fishermen’s Bastion depicted on Hunfilex 2022 stamps

The Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, built in the late 19th century, is featured on a pair of se-tenant stamps placed in circulation on 4 March by Magyar Posta to promote Hunfilex 2022. Details of the issue here. The World Stamp Exhibition…
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Ostropa 2022 is cancelled due to the war in Ukraine

The Organising Committee of Ostropa 2022 issued a long statement on Saturday 26th February, expressing their regret in their decision to cancel Ostropa for a third time. The reasoning behind the decision was stated loud and clear: "Ultimately,…
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London 2022 Grand Prizes and complete list of awards

London 2022 Awards: World Stamp Champion: James Peter Gough (USA), "UPU and its Impact on Global Postal Services" Grand Prix International: Vittorio Morani (Italy), "Tuscany 1836 to UPU: Letter mail in, from and to Tuscany: routes, rates and…
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Liberec 2022 has released Exhibition Bulletin No. 1

The Liberec 2022 Organising Committee has recently released an attractive 32-page booklet and uploaded it on the exhibition website. You can read Bulletin No. 1 here (6.35 MB).
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At last: It is London time! 19-26 February

Newsletter No. 32 was out today (read it here) and Frank Walton promised that this is going to be the last one. In closing, he says he will be in London tomorrow hoping to see many old and new friends from all over the world very soon. Don't…
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European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022

Jiří Kraus, President of Liberec 2022 Organising Committee, posted yesterday a personal call on the exhibition website, an open invitation to the philatelic community to visit the European Stamp Exhibition and the associated exhibition "Polar…
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La Fête du Timbre 2022 is coming up on 12-13 March

The French Federation of Philatelic Associations (FFAP) in cooperation with Phil@poste and l'ADPhile organises each year a major philatelic promotional event known as "Fête du Timbre ©" (formerly called "Journée du Timbre"). La Fête du…
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London 2022 Official Catalogue now available to pre-order

The exhibition management announced via its Twitter account that the official catalogue of the London 2022 International Exhibition is now available in a special bumper pack, along with the March 2022 issue of Stamp Collector magazine, available…
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Hunfilex 2022 moves at the Groupama Arena

HUNFILEX 2022 will take place from 31 March – 3 April 2022 at a new venue - the Groupama Arena (home of the Ferencvarosi Sport Club). The address is: Groupama Arena, Üllöi utca 129, Budapest. The Organisers have advised that this venue…
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London 2022 announced a Covid-19 testing facility at the exhibition venue

"The Organising Committee of London 2022 has absolutely no intention of cancelling or postponing London 2022. The exhibition will go ahead from 19 to 26 February 2022." This statement followed by the announcement of the installation of a Covid-19…
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LIBEREC 2022 will ask for Patronage at the FEPA Congress on 23rd November

A draft Agreement has been reached to enable FEPA to grant Patronage to the LIBEREC 2022 exhibition. The FEPA Board's recommendation that Patronage should be granted will be discussed by Congress at its meeting in Athens on 23rd November and,…
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NOTOS 2021 – More Information

  The NOTOS Exhibition opens at the Zappeion in Athens on Friday 19th November with FEPA Patronage. The Organising Committee have just published the exhibition catalogue on the NOTOS website: http://hps.gr/notos2021/ The exhibition…
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IBRA 2023 – More details are published

  The IBRA Organising Team have recently published further details about the World Stamp Exhibition to be held in Essen, Germany from 25 - 28 May 2023. The exhibition will include a Grand Prix Club, Consilium Philatelicum and Schatzkammer…
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LONDON 2022 is looking for volunteers

  The LONDON 2022 World Stamp Exhibition will be held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, North London from 19 - 26 February 2022. The Organising Team is moving into the final stages of preparation and has issued an urgent call…
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NOTOS 2021 is entering the homestretch

A Message from the NOTOS Organising Team Five weeks before its Grand Opening, NOTOS 2021 proceeds right on schedule and the final details are taken care of. We expect all our visitors in Athens to experience a philatelically outstanding…
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LIBEREC 2022 – Further Information

The European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon will take place at the Hotel Babylon in Liberec, Czech Republic from 13-16 October 2022. The Organisers have applied for FEPA Patronage and FIP Recognition. The Organisers have just issued additional…
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Serbia launches SOFIZ II, virtual exhibition with international participation

The Union of Philatelists of Serbia (SFS) has published details of SOFIZ II, which this year will be an on-line exhibition. It will be open from 8th - 17th December 2021. Applications are welcome from members of SFS and from members of…
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Israel Philatelic Federation hosts AAPE 2021 to mark peace agreements with UAE and USA

The IPF has informed us that in June 2021 it hosted AAPE 2021, a virtual tri-national stamp exhibition, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates and the United States. The exhibition marked the Abraham Accords peace agreements signed…
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Autumn STAMPEX will go live

The Philatelic Traders' Society have released details of the Autumn STAMPEX exhibition which will take place live at the Business Design Centre in London from 29th September - 2nd October. After the long break in live exhibitions, there will…

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