RPSL presentation on QEII Wilding stamps available to view
The Royal Philatelic Society London held its first 'virtual' meeting on 23rd April, with well over 100 members from many countries around the world taking part via Zoom.
Frank Walton gave a 30 minute presentation about the origins and evolution…
PHILATELIC MAGAZINES FREE ONLINE
Publishers of some philatelic magazines are facing the problem that their production facilities are closed for an indefinite period due to the coronavirus lockdown. So some of them have made their April issues available free online to their…
News from Italy: PHILATELIC VIDEO CONFERENCES DURING THE LOCKDOWN
Thanks to the initiative of Aniello Veneri and the prompt participation of a group of philatelists who used to have a monthly "philatelic dinner" in Rome that was suddenly cancelled because of the lockdown, a regular programme of video conferences…
Dutch PostNL legalizes Magazinekaart
As could have been read on Fepanews a year ago the Netherlands has a new type of postal stationery as of January 2019.
It is a standard postcard size (A6) card with an imprinted stamp, meant to be for shipment of the Dutch monthly ‘Filatelie’…
Postage rate nerd’s lock down hobby
The mystery of single stamp postal items has puzzled me for years. Would it be possible to find out all possible different single usages of some certain stamp? In order to find this out I started to fill in spreadsheets and calculate the different possibilities.
Turkish Federation organises E-Philately Exhibition from 23 April. Entries are invited.
We have just received this message from Murat Hazinedaroglu of the Turkish Federation.
April 23th 2020 is one of the most significant anniversaries of the Turkish Republic’s history as it is the Centenary of Inauguration of the…
Social distancing in the 17th Century
At present some of us may feel that the instructions to maintain 2 metres distance from other people and to avoid gathering in groups are a unique imposition, even if necessary to combat the epidemic. However, they have a long history. As…
ABPS Chairman’s 5 minute videos of exhibits available to view
Graham Winters, the Chairman of the ABPS (the British Federation), has been spending some of his lockdown time producing short amateur videos describing a selection of his exhibits. Graham is notable for having exhibited in almost every class…
Hungary will hold HUNFILEX in March-April 2022
To celebrate its centenary the Hungarian Federation (MABEOSZ) will hold a Specialised World Stamp Exhibition at 'The Whale' in Budapest from 31 March - 3 April 2022. The exhibition has been designated as HUNFILEX 2022.
The exhibition will have…
London 2020 will now be held in February 2022
Following the postponement of London 2020 due to the Coronavirus emergency Frank Walton, the Chairman of the London 2020 Organising Committee, has announced that the exhibition will now be held at the Business Design Centre in London from:
19…
Luis Alemany Indarte (1940-2020)
The Spanish Federation of Philatelic Societies (FESOFI) has sent us the sad news of the death of Luis Alemany, winner of eight FIP Grand Prizes, and a great person.
He passed away on 9th April due to the Alzheimer illness he suffered from in…
Slovakia’s philatelic portal www.philanotes.com has been updated
Dr Vojtech Jankovich, who is a member of the Board of the Slovak Federation, has let us know that he has added fresh news and articles to the philatelic portal at www.philanotes.com.
The portal is full of interesting information and is well…
German Youth Philatelists focus on Definitives
Die Deutsche Philatelisten-Jugend e.V. has announced that its 2020 competition for Young Collectors will have the theme of 'Meine Dauerserie' (My Definitive Issue). Both Members and non-Members of the society are invited to show exhibits…
UNION OF PHILATELISTS OF MACEDONIA – 70 YEARS OLD
Congratulations to the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia which celebrated its 70th birthday on 19th March.
The Union, led by President Sinisha Pavleski and President of the Executive Board Dimitar Belchev, has a rich legacy of philatelic…
OSTROPA 2020 POSTPONED
The Organising Committee of OSTROPA 2020, which was scheduled to be held at the Russian House for Science and Culture in Berlin from 25 - 28 June 2020, has decided with great regret to postpone the exhibition because of the coronavirus crisis.
The…
Academicians elected to the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History
Congratulations to four newly-elected Academicians of the Royal Hispanic Academy of Philately and Postal History. They are:
Raimundo Almeda
Luis Frazao RDP
Manuel Alvarez Casado
Jaime Benavides-Villarreal
They were elected at a meeting…
LE NOUVEAU JOURNAL DES MAXIMAPHILES FRANÇAIS
Pascal Bandry, the European Bureau Member on the FIP Maximaphily Commission, recently sent me a link to the latest journal published by the Maximaphilatelists in France. I thought it was a very interesting insight into the fascinating subject…
Philately is in lockdown but FEPA’s website is still here to keep you up to date
We have been notified of more important changes to the philatelic calendar in response to the international Coronavirus lockdown.
The Alpe-Adria exhibition, due to be held in Tarvisio, Italy in June 2020, has been postponed until 10 -…
CORONAVIRUS CLOSES MANY PHILATELIC EVENTS. NEWS UPDATE…..
The unprecedented steps taken by governments across the world to combat the Coronavirus have had a huge impact on planned philatelic exhibitions and other events in 2020. This is because of the paramount importance of avoiding non-essential…
FEPA Award 2019 winners
The recipients of the FEPA awards 2019 are Chris King, Carlo Giovanardi and Henrik Mouritsen.
Bulgaria 2020 Bulletin 1 is out!
The organizing committee of the Bulgaria 2020 FIP Specialized World Stamp Championship Exhibition has published its Bulletin No 1. It contains the IREX of the exhibition. Here are some facts based on the IREX:
The exhibition will be held…
London 2020: Corona virus monitored
In their latest newsletter the organizing committee of the London 2020 gives information about the situation with the CoronaVirus Covid-19
Make the most of London 2020
London 2020, the International Stamp Exhibition, will provide a wonderful opportunity to show others just how fascinating the hobby can be. Why not bring along youngsters to enjoy a day of fun.
Stamp Active, the voluntary group that…
Trait d’Union, number 2, 2019 is out
The European Academy of Philately, AEP, has kindly sent us the latest issue of their newsletter Trait d'Union, number 2, 2019. It reports amongst other things the AEP at MonacoPhil 2019, The 100th anniversary of the Italian Federation during…
NAPOSTA 2020 Grand Prix to Iva Mouritsen
National stamp exhibition NAPOSTA 2020 was held in Haldensleben, Germany, on February 13 - 16, 2020. It consisted altogether of 121 exhibits in more than 800 frames representing almost every FIP class as well as 88 literature exhibits. The total…
Reopening of the Post Museum in Paris
Amongst its many outstanding attractions and Museums, Paris has now a new attraction for the philatelists and historians to visit the city: The Postal Museum reopened after five years of great renovation.
Nordia 2020 Bulletin 1 is out
Nordia 2020 will be held at Malmö on September 4-6, 2020. The organization committee has recently published Bulletin 1.
Something for every collector
Every London international stamp exhibition has historically attracted many of the best exhibits from across the world, and this is certainly true of London 2020. Regrettably, the organisers have had to turn down many top class exhibits but hope that the goal of offering the visitor examples of the finest exhibits across a wide range of subjects has been achieved.
fepanews.com offered 110 news in 2019
The official website of the FEPA, fepanews.com, was active offering 100 news in 2019. The topics can be categorized as follows:
Topic
Number of news
FEPA (Family, Board, Congress, magazine)
30
FEPA Exhibitions (Patronage, Recognition)
25
National…
FEPA News No 36 is out!
The latest issue of the FEPA News magazine ia available in electronic form.
Over-subscribed – the familiar story with London Internationals
It’s always the same with international stamp exhibitions held in London – the events prove so popular that many want to exhibit, have stands, or simply visit.
So it is with London 2020, the international stamp exhibition being staged at the Business Design Centre in Islington from Saturday, 2 May to Saturday, 9 May.
It is time to nominate candidates for FEPA Awards 2019
The official request for the nomination of candidates for the 2019 FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation has been sent out via e-mail to all member Federations.
The Queen opens new RPSL headquarters
At The RPSL, we were extremely honoured to welcome our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, to officially open our new home in Abchurch Lane. It was a splendid day!
Multilaterale Briefmarkenausstellung Luxemburg 2019
The exhibition of the "Multilaterale Briefmarkenausstellung Luxemburg 2019" was held from November 8 to 10, at the Exhibition hall LUXEXPO in Luxembourg, under patronage of His Royal Highness Grand-Duke Henri and under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, of the City of Luxembourg and of FEPA.
New Board for the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia with Sinisha Pavleski as President
The Annual session of the Assembly of the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia had its meeting on November 3, 2019. Sinsiha Pavleski was elected as the President of the Union with Viktor Gaber as Secretary and Dimitar Belchev as the President of the Executive Board.
Bill Hedley elected as the new President of FEPA
The FEPA Congress elected Bill Hedley as the new President of FEPA in Monaco. The past President, José Ramón Moreno, was electd the Honorary President.
NOTOS 2021 Newsletter no.3
We have started setting up NOTOS 2021 two years ago and right now we are exactly two years away from the Grand Opening. The 38-page Bulletin No. 1 which you are invited to download herein pretty much sums up the first part of the story. A brand new software: It was developed by our team as a web application in order to be used by anyone involved with NOTOS 2021. Commissioners’ appointments and Jurors’ proposals by the National Federations, exhibitors’ entry forms as well as visitors’ data will be submitted online
EFIRO 2008 – Time goes by, stamps remain. EFIRO 2019 – Time goes by, philatelists remain
To paraphrase the slogan of the World Philatelic Exhibition - EFIRO 2008 - Time goes by, stamps remain, for the National Philatelic Exhibition with international participation EFIRO 2019 we launched the motto Time goes by, the philatelists remain. Held in the halls of the Museum of the Romanian Records, the Vth edition of the EFIRO exhibition offered the opportunity to the Romanian and the foreign exhibitors from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Republic of Moldova, Serbia and Hungary...
London 2020 getting closer
It will not be long before London 2020, the international stamp exhibition to be held at the Business Design Centre in London’s Islington in May, is upon us. The dates to note are Saturday, 2 May to Saturday, 9 May. There will be over 125 standholders comprising dealers, auctioneers and philatelic publishers. In addition several postal administrations will have stands.There will be much to see among the exhibits, these filling no fewer than 1,700 frames. Indeed, such has been the demand to exhibit that the entries will be shown in two sections. The first half (Saturday, 2 May to Tuesday, 5 May) will include...
PLOVDIV PHILA 2019: Philatelic Academies and Federations met in Bulgaria
Participated in this innovative exhibition exhibits from 16 national federations: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Israel, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Participated also two philatelic Academies: Italy and Turkey on top of the European Academy of Philately. There were 500 frames and 18 titles of philatelic literature. H.M. the King Simeon II of Bulgaria was very involved in the exhibition attending their main events.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to NORDIA 2021
NORDIA 2021 will be held in Kuopio, Finland, on March 12-14, 2021 organized by Kuopion Filatelistikerho (Philatelic Society of Kuopio) and the Finnish Philatelic Federation.
NORDIA 2021 exhibition is open to all collectors who are members of member societies of the National or Youth Federations of the Nordic countries (Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). Members of the Scandinavian Collectors Club in USA, and the Estonian Philatelic Federation can also participate the exhibition.
STAMPEX Autumn 2019 was International and very innovative
The exhinbition was held from 11 to 14 September 2019 at the Business Design Centre, London. STAMPEX is now badging itself as STAMPEX International. And it is emphasized on the front of the catalogue with the words: Welcome, Willkommen, Welkom, Bienvenue, Benvenuti. The theme for the show was aviation. Among new initiatives at STAMPEX, a series of special talks took place throughout the four days, starting on Wednesday with Bill Hedley ...
4th of September 2019: One year of the present FEPA Website
Thanks to the extraordinary efforts and knowledge of our Webmaster Ari Muhonen we were able to relaunch the FEPA Website. Along this first year the site has been viewed 41.687 times by 14.119 visitors from 100 different countries! Our gratitude to all of you for your excellent collaboration sending the necessary information and the relevant news from your national Federations, Associations or Unions.
The first issue of FEPA News from March, 2002 is now available in electronic form
So far the FEPA News Magazine has been in electronic form from issue No 17 onwards. The earlier ones are being scanned now and the first issue No 1 from March, 2002 is already available in electronic form.
China 2019: Not only big but a great exhibition
36 FEPA members participated with their exhibits. Three of them were Candidates for Grand Prizes: Jean Voruz, Monaco; Terje Heskestad, Norway and Valentin Levandovsky, Russia. China 2019 joined 85 national federations covering 4.633 frames plus 145 literature exhibits. Over 400.000 visitors entered…
STOCKHOLMIA 2019: 7,832 daily visitors from 51 different foreign destinations.
The largest foreign contingent present was from United Kingdom, followed by the United States of America. Also philatelists from the following 48 origins came: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China,...
The President of the Czech Federation has passed away
We announce with regret that Walter Müller, President of the Union of Czech Philatelists passed away on the 30th March 2019 at the age 76. Let God rest him in peace..
FEPA Awards 2018 winners
The recipients of the FEPA awards are: FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Service to Organised Philately: Pedro Marçal Vaz Pereira (Portugal) , FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Support to Organised Philately: Modesto Fraguas Herrera (Spain), FEPA Medal 2018 for Exceptional Philatelic Study and Research: Károly Szücs (Hungary) for “Fiscal Philately of Hungary” . The FEPA Certificates of Appreciation for Outstanding Activities for the Promotion of Philately went to ...
“Post Horn”, new International Postal History Magazine
Dr. Claudio Manzati, Chief Editor of “Post Horn” and President of the CIFO, has kindly informed us that yesterday 21st of March was launched the International Postal History Magazine POST HORN, at the International Stamp Exhibition and Advanced Collecting, organized by Poste Italiane in Milan
Updated information of the FEPA Exhibition NORDIA 2019
It is with pleasure that we welcome philatelic collectors from all the Nordic countries to Nordia 2019 at Quality Hotel, Sarpsborg on 23. - 25. August 2019. We are very proud that HRH Crown Prince Haakon has agreed to be the exhibition’s Patron. Updates and information on Nordia 2019.
Astrophilately is now a FIP Commission and no longer a Section
Mr. Christian Schmied (Switzerland), Bureau-member for FEPA of the FIP Section for Astrophilately, kindly informed us today that Astrophilately is now a Commission and no longer a Section. Mr. Schmied is sending the unfinished draft of the new SREV and Guidelines to the European national delegates
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 !
Our best wishes to all our readers that from 81 different countries entered into the FEPA Website since the 4th of September 2018 that was established the new Web.
Health, peace and prosperity for a Happy Year 2019 to you and to your families!
2018 Nexofil Awards: The Prize to the Best Stamp of the World went to Finland for its stamp “The Sound of Silence”. Stamps from Ireland and Czech Republic, finalists
The independent International Jury, composed by fifty Presidents of National Federations and Philatelic Academies from 37 countries, elected also winners in the other categories stamps from Spain, Austria, New Zealand, France, Croatia, Island, Portugal, United Kingdom, again Spain
THAILAND 2018: Peter Wittsten from Denmark, Grand Prix d’Honneur
Amongst the 603 exhibits present, Peter Wittsten from Denmark won the Grand Prix d'Honneur, the Grand Prix International was for Richard Tan from Singapore while the winner of the Grand Prix National was Ayuth Krishnamara from Thailand
Proposal for change Regulations from The Royal Dutch Union of Stamp Clubs (KNBF)
The Dutch Federation, will allow more steps on the exhibition frames than the official 1-5-8. This system is already implemented at national level with positive experience in Spain, Finland, U.K. and other federations. But the aim of the KNBF is that FEPA and FIP implement it officially if their experimental phase is effective
Young Collectors visit London
Young collectors from across the world, including Belgium, France, Germany, India, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States, were invited to go to London for the week of Autumn Stampex
Minutes of the FEPA Congress 2018
On the 19th of August was held in Prague the 2018 FEPA Congress with the participation of 38 National Federations. It was a very alive and interesting meeting within a positive and friendly atmosphere. Were handed out the FEPA Gold Pin to the Member’s Presidents present at the Congress and the FEPA Awards of the year.
Jan-Olof Ljung and Mats Ingers Grand Prizes of MALMEX 2018 Bilateral Sweden-Denmark FEPA Exhibition
MALMEX 2018 Bilateral Sweden-Denmark National Stamp and Postcard exhibition was organized by a number of philatelic clubs in Skåne within the Swedish Philatelic Federation from the 31st August to the 2nd September 2018 at MalmöMässan, Malmö, joining 121 Exhibits.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to Alpe-Jadran Fila 2018 Varaždin International Philatelic Exhibition
The FEPA Congress granted by unanimity the Recognition to the Alpe-Jadran Fila 2018 Varaždin International Philatelic Exhibition to be held from 18th to 21st October 2018, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the issue of the first Croatian stamp. In this occasion on top of all the countries of the Working Group Alpe-Adria Philately, the Czech exhibitors will be the special guests.
Complete FEPA Seminars on Picture Postcards
On occasion of "Praga 2018" were held many appealing events. We will post here quite a few of them. Now, the FEPA Seminars on Picture Postcards presented in front of a very interested audience by Birthe King, Bojan Bracic and José Ramón Moreno , with the whole PowerPoint Presentations availables for downloading.
GREAT SUCCESS OF PRAGA 2018 !
It was wonderful looking at the daily long queue of the enthusiastic Stamp lovers patiently waiting for their turn to enter the Exhibition and their appreciation to enjoy the competitive exhibits. Furthermore, the most impressing was their willingness to pay 12 Euros every day for the admission tickets.
Malmex 2018 results
Malmex 2018 results can be found here.
ESTEX 2018, the largest exhibition held in Estonia
ESTEX 2018 was a huge effort from the International Estonian Philatelic Society (REFS) "Estonia". It proved to be a well organized event with many happy visitors.
FIP Postal Stationery Commission Newsletter August 2018 is out
The latest issue of the of the FIP Postal Stationery Commission can be read and downloaded here:
FEPA Congress at hotel Clarion Benada restaurant
The 2018 FEPA Congress will be held at the Clarion Congress hotel, Benada restaurant, 2nd floor from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. After the Congress all Delegates are kindly invited to a lunch by the O.C. of PRAGA 2018.
Praga 2018 ready to open its doors
Praga 2018 international stamp exhibition is about to begin!
Back in the air!
fepanews.com address works again and leads to the renewed FEPA website!
Federations of South East Europe meet in Sofia with FIP Board
Presidents and representatives of the federations of Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Russia, Montenegro and Turkey met in Sofia the FIP Board on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Union of the Bulgarian Philatelists’ membership in FIP.
New book of Pedro Vaz Pereira on the First Republic of Portugal
Pedro Vaz Pereira , specialist in the research of the 1st Portuguese Republic (1910-1926) presented a new book in this framework at the Portuguese Academy of History, “The Secular Republican Missions and the Historical and Missionaries Misconceptions of the Catholic Church”.
Invitation to host the 2020 FEPA Congress in London on occasion of LONDON 2020
We received the kind offer of Mr. Frank Walton RDP FRPSL, Chairman of the London 2020 Organising Committee, to host the 2020 FEPA Congress at the news Royal premises. Here you can see some of the rooms that could be used for the Congress.
¨phila” – Toscana International Exhibition with FEPA Recognition: The complete Program
The FEPA Board received the request of the Austrian Federation, Verband Österreichischer Philatelisten-Vereine, to change the name of the Exhibition to be held from the 23 to the 26 August 2018. Instead of “Gmunden 2018” will be called ¨phila” – Toscana.
EUROSCOUT 2018: Eleven Countries Exhibition
Portugal, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland participated in the 12th EuroScout held in Évora, Portugal. It also hosted the 37th World Scout & Guide Collectors Meeting, being elected new President Estanislao Pan de Alfaro.
Granted the FEPA PATRONAGE to “NOTOS 2021 – European Philatelic Exhibition”
The Exhibition is open to all Classes and to all European Federations as well as to exhibits related to Europe from all over the World. Literature Class also open to entries from all the World. The FEPA Board has been pleased granting by unanimity the FEPA Patronage.
ANKARA 2018 Exhibition: Ephemera in Philately
The first ephemera exhibition ‘Ankara 2018, Ephemera in Philately’ , under TFDF (Turkish Philatelic Federation) patronage, is a Philatelic Exhibition, having Postal History 2c, Open Philately, Postcard & and Ephemera classes.
Debate article on Open Philately from the Swedish Federation
The Swedish Federation is very active in Open Philately Class. We are pleased to post the very interesting article that we are receiving from Peter Nordin and Bo Dahlner.
Program of the WSC Israel 2018
We are pleased to post the official Program of the WSC Israel 2018 to be held in Jerusalem from the 27th to the 31st May 2018.
RDPs 2018: Robert Abensur, Gustaf Douglas, Cheryl R. Ganz and Geoffrey Lewis
At a recent meeting of the Board of Election , the members unanimously decided to ask Robert Abensur (France), Gustaf Douglas FRPSL (Sweden), Cheryl R. Ganz FRPSL (United States of America), and Geoffrey Lewis FRPSL (Australia) to sign the Roll.
Fast and Ecological Deliveries
These are guaranteed by the Zurich-based Notime, 51% of which has now been acquired by Swiss Post. The employees speed through the city using bicycles.
Exceptional Exhibition: “EXTREME”, 175 Years of Swiss Stamps
Exactly 175 years after the first Swiss stamp, the Museum of Communication in Bern, in collaboration with the Postage Stamp Interest Group and the Swiss Post, celebrate the exhibition "Extreme: 175 Years of Swiss Stamps".
Promotion of Czech philately on PrahaTV continues
Mr. David Kopřiva, was a guest on a talk show Guest of the day on PrahaTV. He talked about beauties of philately, the opportunity to see the iconic blue and red Mauritius during the PRAGA World Expo, the recent sale of the most expensive Czechoslovak stamp…
José Ramón Moreno awarded with the 2018 FESOFI Medal
At the General Assembly of the Spanish Federation were awarded the 2018 FESOFI’s Medal, the highest recognition of the Spanish Federation. The Individual Medal was granted to the FEPA President, José Ramón Moreno, while the Collective Medal was for the Rioja’s Philatelic and Numismatic Society.
New Board of the Swedish Federation, Sveriges Filatelist-Förbund: Bo Dahlner re-elected President
At the Congress of the Sveriges Filatelist-Förbund held on the 7th of April was elected the New Board as follows: Bo Dahlner (President), Leif Ledmyr (Vice President), Ulf Nilsson (Secretary).
Change of the FIP Guidelines for Open Philately
According to the FEPA request, proposed through the FIP Vice-President representing FEPA, Bernard Jimenez, the FIP has agreed in changing the points for the evaluation of the Open Philately Class, deleting the criteria “Importance” and joining in just one criteria of “Treatment” the previous separation of “Philatelic Treatment” and “Non Philatelic Treatment. This could be considered as a first step towards the wishes expressed by the Swedish Federation in its Motion at the 2017 FEPA Congress.
News from the Austrian Federation: Know-how for the Stamp Collectors
The "Lehrsammlung Philatelie", compiled by Siegfried Nestler, provides valuable know-how for every stamp collector. It is not only informative for teenagers and beginners, but also for advanced philatelists and professionals - and an indispensable reference book for every club library.
The Belgian Gabriel Eastern 2018
We are receiving from its kind President, Mark Bottu, the Belgian Gabriel Eastern 2018, in both French and Dutch languages. You will find the introduction in English on the website of the Weltbund www.weltbundgabriel.eu
Piero Macrelli re-elected President of the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies
The new Board, elected on the 24th of March for the next three years, is formed by President, Piero Macrelli; Vice-president, Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi; Secretary, Nicolino Parlapiano. Members of the board of directors:
Mr. Brian Warren elected President of the Federation of Ireland
At the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland, the following Executive Council Members were elected.
News from FYROM – Zoran Angelov elected President of the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia
We are receiving the information of the election of Mr. Zoran Angelov as President of the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia, as well as the sad news of the passed away suddenly of Mr. Stevan Savevski, Secretary of the Union.
Minutes of the annual FEPA Board Meeting
Has been held in Milan the 2018 annual FEPA Board Meeting attended by all the members of the Board. Here you can see the 17 points discussed and decided.
New FEPA International Exhibition in Austria in 2019: ÖVEBRIA 2019
The Exhibition will commemorate the 500 Anniversary of the death of Emperor Maximilian of Austria. It will be held in Wiener Neustadt, the home city of the Emperor, from the 18th to the 20th of October 2019, organized by the Briefmarkensammlerverein Wiener Neustadt.
Giancarlo Morolli received a recognition created especially for him at the Congress of the Italian Federation
At the Congress of the Italian Federation Giancarlo Morolli has received a recognition created especially for him. As he had already signed in 1989 the Roll of Honor of the Italian Philately, the highest award of the Federation, he was presented a Diploma of Honor in acknowledgment of 50 years of continuous service as FSFI delegate.
Congress of the Union of Philatelists of Russia: Sergey EVTUSHENKO elected new President
At the VII Congress of the Union of Philatelists of Russia, Sergey EVTUSHENKO has been elected new President. Alexander ILYUSHIN was elected Honorary President. Elected Vice-Presidents of the Presidium of the Executive Board: Aleksei BORODIN and Vladimir DEVYATOV.
Prestigious new premises for The Royal Philatelic Society London
One hundred years since the purchase of its legendary headquarters at 41 Devonshire Place, London W1, The Royal Philatelic Society London is moving to new and larger premises in the historic centre of the City of London at 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW.
“Discover Postage Stamps”: the new appealing book of Ivan Libric to attract youth and new collectors
Sponsored by the Croatian Post, this very useful book has been distributed to every Primary school in Croatia free of charge as well as to public libraries and all philatelic clubs having youth sections.
25th Anniversary of Jos Wolff as President of the FSPL “Féderation des Sociétés Philateliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg”
The 20th March 1993 in Dommeldange Jos Wolff was elected President of the Philatelic Federation of Luxembourg FSPL for the first time. Now we are very pleased to congratulate him on his 25th Anniversary as President of the Federation and 45 years member of the Bureau.
Contest for the Awarding of the 2018 “Giovanni Riggi di Numana Prize” for University Doctorial Dissertation
It is hereby announced that a selection for the awarding of one Doctorate Prize totaling €3,000.00 aiming to be a fantastic tool to promote philately and postal history! The Chairman of the Selection Board will be the Attorney at law Giorgio Khouzam; the Board’s Secretary will be Dr. Claudio E. M. Manzati, CIFO’s President.
Back to Earth the letters sent from FINLANDIA 2017 to the International Space Station!
This Åland post card was postmarked at the “Finlandia-2017” FEPA exhibition in Tampere and addressed to the crew of the International Space Station (ISS). Being delivered to Russia, the card was handed over to the crew of the Russian "Soyuz MS-05”.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to the EXFILNA 2018 in Seville
The FEPA Board has unanimously agreed in granting the requested FEPA Recognition to the Spanish National Exhibition with International Participation “EXFILNA 2018” to be held in Seville from the 31st of October to the 4th of November. The three beautiful spaces where would be displayed the 750 frames are right in the center of the city.
FEPA Award winners 2017
The FEPA Board carefully considered the proposals received from the member Federations for the FEPA Medals 2017 at its meeting in Milan on 3 February 2018. The recipients are Ivan Libric, Raul Moreira and Brian Trotter.
FEPAnews website will be updated!
FEPA website "fepanews.com" will be updated. The current website has been in production for many years and its technology is outdated. Simultaneously with the modernization the layout and structure of the site will be renewed. However, the rich content of the current site will be intact.
A most interesting Magazine: Il Francobollo Incatenato (The Chained Postage Stamp)
It is the montly magazine of the CIFO, Association of Collectors of the Italian stamps and its Postal History. Managed by a very young Board (19 to 63 y.o.), they are also very active in the Social Networks with an excellent Website: http://www.cifo.eu and a most innovative Contest for awarding an University Doctorate study of wich we will publish details here soon.
Alps-Adria 2018 Exhibition in Varazdin, Croatia : Bulletin number 1
We are pleased to inform that Croatia hosts the next 2018 Alps-Adria Exhibition with the participation of its seven countries. It will be in October 25 -28th 2018 in the beautiful city of Varazdin at the Croatian National Theater. The Bulletin number 1 has just been published.
The 2018 first issue of “FEPA NEWS” Magazine includes articles informing of 38 FEPA National Members. Here the Digital version
The printed magazine “FEPA News” covering the main events of the second part of 2017 and informing about those of 2018 have been sent to all FEPA Members for its distribution within the countries. In its 84 pages, this issue presents articles and information of 38 National Federations, Associations or Unions members of FEPA. Here you can read or download the whole magazine in its digital version.
PRAGA 2018 Bulletin # 1 was just published !
At the currently released Bulletin # 1 of PRAGA 2018, you will find information about the exhibition, the national commissioners, members of the Organizing committee, the EXPO Fair and last but not least about the partners of the prominent exhibition.
The great philatelist Mr. Zbigniew Mikulski, RDP, has passed away
Zbigniew Mikulski, RDP, died in Switzerland at the age of 92. A legendary Polish philatelist has passed away. Let him rest in peace.
The use of the drawing drafts in Thematic on the front cover of “Belgaphil”
A very interesting article about the use of the “Maquettes” on the Thematic exhibits lead the January issue of the magazine of the Belgian Federation
Die Brief-Marke, Post und Philatelie in Österreich
The January 2018 number of the magazine of the Austrian Philatelic Federation presents a wide selection of interesting articles and information over the 48 pages of one of the best European Philatelic magazines
January 2018 Newsletter of the Postal Stationery FIP Commission
The very active Postal Stationery FIP Commission has issued its first issue of the year which contains interesting information and articles as “A New Discovery”, “Card Stock Ecuador”, “News from the Delegates”, “Literature Review”, “PS Society Journals” among others. Well done!
Meetings at the Royal: Mind-blowing quality
‘The best I have ever seen. The depth and quality is mind-blowing, and the condition wonderful.’ So commented Murray Gellatly FRPSL, Chairman of the GB Overprints Society, at the display of Morocco Postal History (1852-1925) given by Maurice Hadida FRPSL to the members of The Royal Philatelic Society London on 11 January.
Italia 2018. Celebrating the end of the Great War: two international philatelic events in Verona, Italy, 23-25 November 2018. With the Patronage of FEPA
On the occasion of 131st Veronafil 2018, the important autumn philatelic event where international collectors meet, the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies organizes Italia 2018, a major international philatelic competitive exhibition, divided in two parts:
Great promotion for Philately: Interview to Anthony Virvilis on the Internet
On the 14th of January, Anthony Virvilis had an interview talking about the positive aspects of our hobby and about the actual problems in the philately. It is a bilingual text French and English of top interest.
Presented the Number 104 of Phila-Sport, the magazine of the UICOS, Italian Union of Olympic and Sports Collectors
This number covers the main events of the last quarter of 2017. There is an ample reportage of “Genova 2017” that counted with the presence of three Olympic Champions
January issue of “El Eco Filatélico y Numismático”
The official magazine of the Spanish Federation, which received the Prix of the European Academy of Philately as the best Philatelic Magazine of the year, presents in its January issue
Philatelie, the magazine of the German Federation BDPh
We are receiving the January issue of Philatelie. It includes articles as “Bdph: Image change through a modern appearance”, “The Post of Northern Germany 1868-1871”, “Social Philately in the discussion”, a most interesting debate and so many appealing...
MonacoPhil HOSTS YOUNG COLLECTORS
A group of young high potential collectors was recently invited to attend MonacoPhil by members of the Club de Monte-Carlo. There were 2 from the UK, 2 from Belgium, 1 from Russia, 1 from Italy and 10 from the USA. They were invited to all the activities.
La Philatélie Française
The January-February issue of the magazine of the French Federation presents a research on the Olympic Games of 1924, a deep study of the “Semeuse”, and an important dossier on the Youth competitions among other very interesting matters.
Outstanding Illustrated Philatelic Dictionary
Just beginning the New Year , we are receiving this extraordinary work, the biggest and better of this kind ever done in Spanish language and may be even in any other language. It is the result of five years of great efforts of the authors: more than 1860 entries and around 2000 related meanings, with the same number of full colour images on 428 A4 pages. It is a key tool not only for the Spanish speaking Philatelic Community, but also for the thousands philatelists from all around the world who collects some philatelic areas related to the over 20 countries which official language is Spanish...
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Our best wishes to all our readers that from 158 different countries (look at the map), entered into the FEPA Website during 2017. Health, peace and prosperity for a Happy Year 2018 to you and to your families!
Untold epistolary between Ruggero de Tassis and Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle (1536-1565)
The just published book issued by The Institute of Postal History Studies “Aldo Cecchi” is an important work for the understanding of the Post of the period. Written by Mrs Julia Benavent and Miriam Bucuré, with an ample preamble from Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi, reproduce in Italian and Spanish languages...
VENICE AND THE LEVANT – From XIV to XVII Century
Franco Rigo’s just printed new book on 'Postal History of Venice' bilingual Italian-English tells the post services available and the disinfections utilized for the correspondence between Constantinople to Venice and vice versa.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Our deepest gratitude for your collaboration and support all along the year. May this holiday season bring to you and to your family health, joy and good cheer! Merry Christmas!
Nexofil Awards to the Best Stamps of the World
The Croatian Post, Hrvatska Pošta, the Spanish Post “Correos”, the Hungarian “Magyar Posta”, the Posts of Austria, Belgium , Norway, USA and Portugal were the winners in the different categories in the international competition Nexofil 2017, the “Bests stamps of the World” organized by the “Nexo Group” and the philatelic magazine "El Eco".
November and December of outstanding activity in the Portuguese philately
With only a few weeks in between, the Portuguese philately has celebrated two important events: the National Exhibition PORTIMÃO-2018 and “THE PHILATELY OF AZORES”
100th Anniversary of the Slovenian Chainbreakers: Commemoration with two international events
The first Slovenian Post Stamps with the motif of a slave breaking his chains - the Chainbreakers- symbolising the new State of Slovenes, Croatians and Serbs declared on October 29, 1918. The Slovenian Philatelic Association will commemorate the Centennial of the Chainbreaker stamps with two international events.
FEPA AWARDS 2018: CALLING FOR CANDIDATES!
Until the 20th of January 2018 it is still time to present your candidacies for the FEPA Awards 2017 that will be decided on the 3rd of February at the annual FEPA Board meeting. Giancarlo Morolli, Board member responsible for the Awards, addressed few days ago a letter and the guidelines to all FEPA members. Also here you can see those texts.
Change of presidency of the AEP, Académie Européenne de Philatélie
At the General Assembly, during Monacophil, took place the change of presidency of the Académie Européenne de Philatélie between Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi, Italy, and the new President, Jean Voruz, Switzerland.
Sad News: Paolo Vollmeier has passed away
Chairman of the Fight against Forgeries FIP Commission, Member of the FIP Expert Team, Fellow of the RPSL, awarded with the Crawford Medal, Roll of Distinguished Philatelists, President of the Consilium Philateliae Helveticae, he was a giant of the Postal History research and a wonderful person.
Christoph Gärtner International Promotion Award 2017: The 1st prize for the Collectors Club of Chicago
At the recent Monacophil were presented the Christoph Gärtner International Promotion Awards 2017. The first prize was for the Collectors Club of Chicago for its U.S. Contract Mail Routes by Railroad (1832-1875).
MonacoPhil 2017: Again a great success
From November 30th to December 2nd, Monaco has focused the philatelic World. MonacoPhil 2017, opened its doors on the Terrasses de Fontvieille, in the presence of Prince Albert.
Ten Countries OsmoOkno Kranj 2017 – the 8th one frame exhibition, with tradition
The specialised biennial philatelic exhibition with international participation OsmoOkno (“EighthWindows”) Kranj 2017 was therefore already the eighth meeting of one-frame exhibits from ten countries – Austria, BiH Republika Srpska, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia and - for the second time – Israel as a special guest.
Newly Elected Board of Directors – Turkish Philatelic Federation
We have been kindly informed by Mr. Arman Arikan, Secretary General, that on the 25th of November has been elected the new Board of the Turkish Philatelic Federation, formed as follows:
Official Stamps devoted to Prominent Philatelists
It is great news to see prominent philatelists depicted in official stamps. On the 16th of November 2017, the Hellenic Post has issued a commemorative set of six stamps in panes of 25 devoted to leading philatelists.
FEPA CONGRESS 2018: All the details
At the last FEPA Congress during FINLANDIA 2017, was approved the kind offer of the Organizing Committee of PRAGA 2018 to host the FEPA Congress 2018. Now you can see all details to prepare your trip.
ABPS NEWS Winter 2017: Outstanding displays at the Royal
The winter edition of ABPS NEWS informs, amongst other interesting articles, of the latest outstanding meetings that the members of The Royal Philatelic Society London have enjoyed the privilege of seeing. At the start of the season Michael Sefi LVO RDP FRPSL, Keeper of the Collection.
First Newsletter of the Maximaphily Commission
Pascal Bandry, member representing FEPA at the Bureau of the FIP Maximaphily Commission leaded by Jenny Banfield has sent us the just issued Newsletter number one of which Pascal is also the responsible.
PRAGA PICCOLA 2017: First Czech-German Stamp Exhibition
The First Czech-German Stamp Exhibition PRAGA PICCOLA 2017 has been organized in Prague in parallel with the Collector Fair as the last qualification event for the PRAGA 2018 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition.
FEPA Recognition for “Slovenija2019” the Alps-Adria exhibition in Slovenia
Within only few days, three new important philatelic events have requested and obtained the FEPA Recognition. The Slovenian Philatelic Association, FZS, has been granted the FEPA Recognition for “Slovenija2019” the Alps-Adria exhibition in Slovenia, that will be dedicated to the 100 years of the first issue of the Chainbreakers, the first Slovenian stamps issued in January 1919.
LONDON 2020 receives the FEPA Recognition
On the 11th of November the FEPA Board has been pleased to grant the requested FEPA Recognition to LONDON 2020 International Stamp Exhibition. Will be held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from Saturday 2 May 2020 until Saturday 9 May 2020.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to GMUNDEN 2018 “100 years of the Austrian Republic 1918 – 2018”
The Exhibition will take place from the 23th to 26th of August 2018. Gmunden was already the first European city hosting for three consecutive years a FEPA Exhibition. Now this record with be extended to four FEPA Exhibitions in a row. This deserves a very special and warm congratulations!
LUXEMBOURG: Three Philatelic events in one week-end
From the 21st to the 22nd of October were celebrated the "76th Stamp Day", the "28th Maximaphily Day" and the "Cycling and Philately" with exhibits from Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and U.K.
ITALIA 2018 International Exhibition of Philatelic Literature with FEPA Patronage
The most important Exhibition of Philatelic Literature of the last six years, ITALIA 2018, will take place in Verona, on 23-25 November 2018 in the frame of Veronafil 2018, the largest philatelic fair in Italy.
TC News is back!
TC News, the Bulletin of the FIP Thematic Commission, Chaired by Peter Suhadolc from Slovenia and with Jari Majander from Finland as new Editor, has issued a new number plenty of interesting articles and useful information all along its 44 pages.
FEPA Exhibition NORDIA 2017: The whole Palmares. Torben Malm, Klaas Bierman, Per Bunnstad and Lars Engelbrecht winners of the Grand Prizes
Torben Malm won the Grand Prix National; Klaas Bierman the Grand Prix Nordic; Per Bunnstad the Grand Prix International and Lars Engelbrecht the Grand Prix of the Championship Class, receiving the silver Postiljonen.
Music, Dance, Theatre and of course Philately!
Pandelis Leoussis, Music, Dance Theatre in the Hellenic and Cyprus Philately, soft cover, format A4, fully coloured, p. 197 published by the Panhellenic Society of Thematic Philately.
STAMPS OF AUTONOMOUS REPUBLIC OF KORÇA
The genuine stamps and postmarks, forgeries, errors, variations in printing and fiscal stamps published by Prof. Dr. Jovan Basho, from Albania, for the local stamps of Republic of Korça, under French Military Administration from Dec. 1916 to May 1918.
FEPA Exhibition ESTEX 2018: The Bulletin number 1
The Estonian philatelic exhibition EstEx 2018, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the printing the first Estonian stamp, has issued its Bulletin nº 1, beautiful and plenty of interesting information.
BRASILIA 2017: THE GRAND PRIX D’HONNEUR WENT TO EUROPE
During a perfectly organized Palmares ceremony, leaded by Reinaldo Macedo and Bernard Jimenez, were delivered the main prizes. The Grand Prix D’Honneur was for Luis Alemany from Spain for his “Spain Rates during Isabel II Reign”.
BRASILIA 2017: ALL THE RESULTS
With the participation of 59 National Federations, of which 21 FEPA members, BRASILIA 2017 is being a successful and high level exhibition. From the 427 exhibits has been awarded 18 Large Gold and 74 Gold Medals. Now you can see and download the whole Palmares by Class and by Country.
BULCOLLECTO 2017 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
From the 19 to the 22 October has been celebrated a new and successful edition of BULCOLLECTO in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This year the symbol has been the Football.
Chris King Bulletin Two Election for FIP President 2018 : A Charter for Change
Under the title “A Charter for Change”, Chris King has presented the Bulletin two including important statements looking forward for the future.
Message of Chris King, candidate for FIP President at the Congress in 2018
On the 12th of October, Chris King sent a message to the philatelic community explaining that he intends to stand for President at the Congress in 2018, with the support of the British Federation, and welcoming support from all philatelists and their federations. His objective is to secure the future of international philately.
Chris King’s Website: Friends of the FIP
Chris King, candidate to FIP President at next year elections, has developed a comprehensive Website named “Friends of FIP” which under the title “Reform the FIP”, includes areas as Time for a Change, Where’s the strategy, The Problem, The Congress, Google for FIP, FIP President 2018, FIP is important, Unhappy FIP and The Board, amongst others.
FEPA Exhibition ÖVEBRIA 2017 – Hirtenberg
From the 6th to the 8th October has been held an additional highlight in the Austrian philately, thanks to the chairman Richard Winkler and the members of the 1st Triestingtaler Stamp Collectors Club Hirtenberg.
The Spanish Agustin Alberto de León, Grand Prix of the FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017”
Mr. Alberto de León was the winner of the Exfilna 2017 Grand Prix. Mr. Luis Alemany won the Grand Prix of the Championship Class. Mr. Ramón Cortés won the Prix to the best Postal History exhibit. María Teresa Miralles received the Prix for the best Thematic, while the Hungarian Artúr Bánás won the Prix of the Olympic Academy.
FEPA Awarded by the Argentinian Federation of Philately
Amongst the events of the FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017”, the President of the Philatelic Federation of Argentina, Miguel Casielles, presented FEPA with their Honorary Award.
Opening of the FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2017, Spanish National with the participation of France and Hungary
Has been launched in Portugalete, Basque Country, the Spanish National Exhibition with international participation. On the 810 frames are displayed many of the best exhibits of the three countries.
Outstanding Promotion of the EXFILNA 2017
As many as 1280 big posters of the FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2017, Spanish National Exhibition with international participation, have flooded the lampposts of Portugalete, Bilbao and neighboring towns.
Success of the French Youth Philately
Tanguy Pron, with his Collection “Les coqs de Decaris (1962-1967)” has been the winner of the Youth Grand Prix of Bandung 2017 World Stamp Exhibition.
Alfred Schmidt new President of the German Philatelic Federation (BDPh)
The 51-year-old pharmacist from Haldensleben, Alfred Schmidt, was elected by an overwhelming majority during the Annual General Meeting in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
CG International Philatelic Promotion Award: Closing Date 15th October. Apply now!
Christoph Gärtner established the CG International Philatelic Promotion Award aiming to promote the preservation of philatelic knowledge by supporting new publications .This competition aims to consider print media, digital media and the promotion of young talent as a whole.
Exceptional overprint on 10.000 souvenir sheets to celebrate the designation of Paris as the host city of the J.O. 2024
The overprint has been made the 14th of September, the next day of the designation in Lima, Peru, over the stamp issued in May for the candidature.
23rd World Olympic Collectors Fair
The 23rd World Olympic Collectors Fair was conducted in Bratislava, Slovakia from 8 - 10 September 2017 with participants from 29 countries around the world. Branislav Delej, President of the SSOSC and a member of the Executive Board of AICO, was the President of the successful Organizing Committee.
Giancarlo Morolli “Journalist of the Year”
FEPA Vice President Giancarlo Morolli was presented the “Fulvio Apollonio” award as “Journalist of the Year” by USFI.
PRAGA 2018 Is Coming!
August 2018 is a month marked by the execution of PRAGA 2018 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition. The philatelic event will celebrate many anniversaries scheduled for 2018: centenaries of the WWI end, creation of Czechoslovakia etc.
New Board of the Federation of Norwegian Philatelists: Frank Gilberg elected President
At the National Assembly of the Federation of Norwegian Philatelists, has been elected a new Board. The new President is Frank Gilberg, Vice-President, Jon Klemetsen.
Board of the Union of the Bulgarian Philatelists: Corrected information
Mr. Orlin Todorov has asked us to post the following information completing the news that we had already published about the composition of the Board of the Union of the Bulgarian Philatelists. We are pleased to attach the file received.
Philotelia into the digital age
The scanning of Philotelia, the bilingual in Greek and English journal of the Hellenic Philotelic Society (HPS, www.hps.gr), was completed, i.e. from the first number of 1924 until the last of 2001. Soon, this valuable archive, together with the numbers from 2002 until today.
SPRING STAMPEX 2018 WILL INCLUDE EPHEMERA EXHIBITS
The ABPS Exhibitions and International Committee is pleased to announce that it is inviting exhibits of ephemera to be entered at Spring Stampex which will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1 from 14th – 17th February 2018.
September issue of the “Junge Sammler”, the clever magazine of the Youth Commission of the German Federation
The Youth Commission of the German Federation has printed the September issue. Directed by Axel Brockmann, one of the Speakers of the successful FEPA Youth Symposium, the main theme is “All the happiness of the earth lies on the back of the horses” focusing on the great love for the animals of many children.
Brasovian Philatelic Autumn: 100 Edition
The philatelists of Brașov are proud to celebrate, this fall, a glorious jubilee - the one-hundredth edition of our philatelic, numismatics and cartophily fair events.
International Exhibition ESTEX 2018 in Tallinn with FEPA Recognition: Already appointed all the Commissioners
EstEx'18 - International Philatelic Exhibition organized to celebrate the 100 anniversary of Republic of Estonia, will take place from 13 to 15 July 2018 in Tallinn.
OLDENBURG 2017: Bilateral German-Danish Exhibition
The Bilateral Stamp Exhibition Oldenburg 2017 was organized with the participation of the Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. (BDPh) and the Danmarks Filatelist Forbund (DFF).
FIP Postal Stationery Commission – Newsletter August 2017
We are receiving from the Chairman of the FIP Postal Stationery Commission, Lars Engelbrecht, its August Newsletter. There is information about the recent FIP Seminars in Australia, Finland and Indonesia as well as the next in Brasil and Thailand. Also news from the Delegates amongst other interesting matters.
Dr. Thomas Mathà: International Mail Crossing the Italian Peninsula 1815-1852
We are receiving from several FEPA members federations nearly simultaneously, the information about this new work of Dr. Thomas Mathà, what promises to be another outstanding research. The book is a thorough study of Italian international transit mail across the Peninsula, covering the five main postal conventions.
Forthcoming events of the Association of British Philatelic Societies, ABPS
The Association of British Philatelic Societies, ABPS, issued yesterday a Newsletter updating its very interesting forthcoming activities.
The Board of Directors of the Association of Philatelists, Maximaphilits and Cartophilists of the Republic of Moldova
The Association of Philatelists, Maximaphilits and Cartophilists from the Republic of Moldova is the newest FEPA Member, elected at the last FEPA Congress. Now we are very pleased presenting the members of their Board of Directors.
Palmares of BANDUNG 2017
Bandung 2017 was an excellent advertisement for the growth in Asian philately over the past thirty years since the second Asian Regional was held in Adelaide in 1986. Congratulations to the organisers, and to the exhibitors. The tables, prepared by Chris King, make interesting reading.
The Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) will celebrate its 150th anniversary: STOCKHOLMIA 2019
The Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2019. For this occasion an international exhibition will be held in Stockholm. H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has graciously agreed to be the Patron.
French Video clip on Youth Philately
During the FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately, the French Federation presented on top of the PowerPoint production a beautiful video clip. Here you have it.
World Stamp Championship ISRAEL 2018
The Israel Philatelic Federation with the support of The Israel Post Company and the Israel Philatelic Service will host the World Stamp Championship ISRAEL 2018 under the FIP Patronage from May 27 to 31, 2018 in Jerusalem.
The 8 Presentations of the FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately
On the 27th of May was celebrated the successful FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately. As promised, here you have the full eight presentations.
The Stamp Club in Vejle welcomes you all to the NORDIA 2017
The FEPA Exhibition NORDIA 2017 has prepared a beautiful presentation encouraging every philatelist to visit what promise to be a wonderful philatelic event. Looking carefully at the picture you can see the "three legs" who support the Exhibition: Postnord, The Club and The Federation.
ESTONIA 2017: Successful International Exhibition
On the 16th of July finished the International Estonian Philatelic Society's 25th Anniversary's exhibition. On the exhibition there were works presented from 6 foreign countries. The exhibition was being held in the new National Museum of Estonia.
News from Turkey: Turkish Philatelic Expert Committee
The Federation of Turkish Philatelic Associations (TFDF) is informing us that at its meeting of 15 June 2017, the board members approved the bylaws of its Turkish Philatelic Expert Committee (FEK) and appointed the committee's members.
ITALIA 2018: the website is open for application!
As promised at the FEPA Congress, since the beginning of July a dedicated website has been available at www.italia2018.eu. Any exhibitor interested to show ...
Granted the FEPA Recognition to NORDIA 2020
The activity of the FEPA members does not stop. And in the FEPA Board we are looking forward to help. Now it has been again the Swedish Federation that submitted the application for FEPA Recognition of NORDIA 2020, to be celebrated in Malmö on September 4th to 6th 2020.
New FEPA Exhibition: MALMEX 2018
Following the request of the Swedish Federation, on the 2nd of July the FEPA Board has unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to the Exhibition MALMEX 2018 to be held in Malmö, Sweden, from August 31th to September 2nd 2018.
FEPA News Magazine No 31
Printed the new issue of "FEPA News" Magazine of the 2nd Semester of the Year, now is also available here the electronic version.
Thematic International Exhibition “EXPHIMO 2017”
From the 3rd to the 5th of June 2017 took place the annual thematic international exhibition of the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) in Bad Mondorf, organized by Philcolux, with the active participation of the VPhA, the working groups of the German Federation.
The jewels of Hungarian Philately at the Exhibition Commemorative of the 150 Years of Hungarian Stamp printing
During the process of Austro-Hungarian Compromise, under the temporary postal treaty, the Hungarian Post regained its independence on 1 May 1867.
The definitive “Thurn and Taxis”
This book of almost 500 pages is for many reasons exceptional. On the one hand because of its content and on the other for its first-class design which can hardly be surpassed – and last but not least because of its sponsor who enabled the publication of this Din A4 hardcover book: Christoph Gärtner.
Presented the FEPA Awards 2016
Most of the annual Awards were presented at the FEPA Congress. The Medals and the Certificates were handed out at the Congress held in Tampere, Finland on the 28th of May.
International Exhibition of Philatelic Literature “ITALIA 2018”
The Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies organises the international exhibition of philatelic literature “Italia 2018” which will be held in Milan in March 2018, in the framework of the philatelic event Milanofil (a large trade convention with international attendance).
NEWS FROM CROATIA
The Croatian Federation has a new name and a new Board. It is the Croatian Federation of Philatelists, with Mr. Nenad Rogina as President. You can see here the whole Board. Also for the first time in Croatia has been published a book about introducing philately for the youth and beginners…
Minutes of the 2017 FEPA Congress, Tampere May 28th 2017
Were present 39 out of the 43 National FEPA Members, which means 90,7 % attendance. So, all decisions of the Congress were valid. Also attended the Congress 14 Observers nominated by their respective FEPA National Federations, Associations or Unions. The whole minutes of the Congress.
John Daes, Hellenic postal rates 1828-1875
Following six years of painstaking study and exhaustive research, John Daes, presented us with a ground-breaking addition to international literature: Hellenic postal rates 1828-1875, Volume A (1828-1861), 569 pages; Volume B (1861-1875) 659 pages; the list of contents and some comments are also translated into English.
New Board 2017-2021 of the Belgian Federation
Last February we informed of the election of Mr. Ivan Van Damme as President of the Belgian Federation for the period 2017-2021. Now has been elected the rest of the New Board.
Michael Adler deceased – A huge loss for philately
We are informed that has passed away Michael Adler, FEPA, Vice-President 1992 to 1994, FEPA President from 1994 to 1995 and after 2001 again Vice-President. Great philatelist and great person. Rest in peace.
NORDIA 2017: Another FEPA exciting exhibition is coming !
Just finishing the extraordinary FINLANDIA 2017, and we are receiving updated information about another exciting FEPA Exhibition in the Nordic countries: The Nordic Stamp show, NORDIA 2017 and the 4th International Polar Philatelic Exhibition that will take place in the city of Vejle, Denmark, on Oct. 27 - 29.
JEAN VORUZ, WINNER OF THE FINLANDIA 2017 FEPA GRAND PRIX CLASS
Jean Voruz with his exhibit “Geneva Postal Services 1839–1862” won the FINLANDIA 2017 FEPA Grand Prix Class. The other Grand Prix were the Grand Prix International, for Joseph Hackmey with “Classic Romania” and the Grand Prix National for Erkki Toivakka with “Finland 1856–1875”.