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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.
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Giancarlo Morolli “Journalist of the Year”
FEPA Vice President Giancarlo Morolli was presented the “Fulvio Apollonio” award as “Journalist of the Year” by USFI.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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FINLANDIA 2017: Youth Philately, protagonist
Many and clever activities are been running for young philatelist within the Exhibition. Also was held with a great success the 1st FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately.
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FINLANDIA 2017: 8.789 persons has visited the Exhibition on the two first days
The control of the Tampere Hall has counted 8.789 visitors on the 24 and 25 of May, the two first days of the Exhibition, surpassing all the expectations. Were very busy the dealers, the Postal Administrations stands with also many visitors looking at the frames.
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FINLANDIA 2017 officially opened
Appropriate and brief talks from Jussi Tuori, Chairman of the FINLANDIA 2017 Executive Committee; José Ramón Moreno, President of FEPA; Leena Kostiainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tampere and Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications, officially opened the Exhibition, together with a brilliant concert of the Pirkanmaan Music Institute Symphony Orchestra.
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FINLANDIA 2017 is ready! The preparations, ahead of scheduled
The 2248 exhibition frames of FINLANDIA 2017 has already been mounted by a team of nearly 100 volontiers leaded by Jukka Mäkinen, President of the Organizing Committee. The first Commissioners are already arriving to a perfectly organized Bin Room.
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Presentation of the FEPA Award to the Philatelic Society Lovro Košir, Škofja Loka
At the General Meeting of the Slovenian Philatelic Association held on the 20th of May 2017, the FEPA Secretary General Mr. Bojan Bračič, presented the Certificate of Appreciation as best Club of Europe 2016 being received by Mr. Srečko Beričič, President of the Club.
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Seminar of Rafael Acuña on Modern Philately at the JUVENIA 2017 and MAXIESPAÑA 2017 FEPA Exhibitions
On the 11th May, a Seminar on Modern Philately was held on the program of events at the JUVENIA 2047 and MAXIESPAÑA 2017 exhibitions, which was given by Rafael Acuña Castillo, President of the Modern Philatelic Commission of the Spanish Federation, FESOFI.
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In a few days is opening the biggest European event of the year: FINLANDIA 2017!
FINLANDIA 2017 has issued another Newsletter including the updated information. The complete Program of the Exhibition is available on the website.
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THE SUCCESS OF THE AVILÉS FEPA YOUTH EXHIBITION “JUVENIA 2017”
The Silver weddings of the JUVENIAS in fact have been Gold weddings, since although it was the 25th Edition of the Spanish Youth Exhibitions, there were also near 50 years of national exhibitions with Spanish philately turned towards the future and this year with the Recognition of FEPA and international participation, gathering 106 Youth Exhibits.
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Held in Cairo the 6th National Philatelic Exhibition
After having organized the successful 1st and 2nd Continental Exhibitions in 2015 and the 3rd Continental Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition in 2016, the Philatelic Society of Egypt, leaded by its President Dr. Sherif Samra has now organized the "6th National Philatelic Exhibition" held in Cairo…
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Stamps on Postal History
Our kind sponsor the Hungarian Post "Magyar Posta", is launching a series of stamps on Postal History, celebrating the 150th anniversary of becoming independent, starting on May 4th with the release of a new definitive stamp serie under the title of Postal History 2017...
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Impressive Research on Disinfected Mail
We are receiving from the European Academy of Philately the information of a new publication: the impressive work of Guy Dutau “ Disinfected Mail in France and in the occupied countries". Bilingual English/French explanations of the 600 - 700 full color images as well as English summary at the end of each chapter. The book, begin with the diseases that have justified the disinfection of the mail and then...
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The FEPA logo on the Commemorative Block of Stamps of the JUVENIA 2017
The Commemorative Block of Stamps issued by the Spanish Post “Correos” on occasion of the JUVENIA 2017 depicts in its margins the FEPA logo as well as the logos of the four Federations participants: Spain, Italy, Cyprus and France.
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FINLANDIA 2017: The latest news and full information
The greatest event of the European Philately of the year is approaching. The wonderful Website of “FINLANDIA 2017” provides the most complete and updated information you may need for: The visitors, full Program, Exhibitors, Commissioners, Jurors, Dealers and more.
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News on Maximaphily from the „Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg“
The Maximaphily Commission of the FSPL has issued four maximum cards using the special stamps produced by Post Philately „Personalities 2017“ to commemorate three personalities and the 125 years of the Fieldgen private school.
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Berlin hosted the Astrophilatelic International Cosmonautics Day
On the 12th of April 2017, Berlin hosted the Astrophilatelic International Cosmonautics Day in the Russian House of Science and Culture on occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Interkosmos Programm.
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BELPHILA-2017: 9th National Philatelic Exhibition of Belarus with International participation
Belphila-2017 was held in Minsk from 18 to 21April 2017, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the first Belarus postage stamp and the 950th anniversary of Minsk City. There were exhibits from 9 different countries.
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New Board of the Hellenic Philatelic Federation
At the Annual General Meeting of the Hellenic Philatelic Federation has been elected its new Board for the next two years, as follows:
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International Philatelic Summit 2017
Following on from the three Malmö Seminars 2012-2015, this Pre-Stockholmia Philatelic Summit was organised by Jonas Hällström.
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Activities of Youth Philately in Luxembourg
Jos Wolff, President of the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques du Grand Duché de Luxembourg) & FIP Honorary President, held a very interesting philatelic presentation at the school of Nocher.
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Important notice: CHANGE THE PLACE OF CELEBRATION OF THE FEPA CONGRESS
The Organizing Committee of “FINLANDIA 2017” has informed us of the need to change the place of celebration of the FEPA Congress. The timetable remains the same:
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Minutes of the annual FEPA Board Meeting
On March 11th was held in Milan the annual meeting of the FEPA Board. Here are included the full Minutes of the meeting, informing of the main matters discussed and the decisions taken.
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Elections at the Romanian Philatelic Federation
On March 18, 2017 took place the Romanian Philatelic Federation’s Congress, held in Brasov. Was elected the new Board of Directors which consists of:
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Elected the Board 2017-2021 of the Philatelic Federation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
On March 25, 2017, the FSPL (Fédération des Sociétés philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) held its 74th Congress, electing the Board for the period 2017-2021. Jos Wolff was reelected as President.
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CHRISTO NIKOLTCHEV AND ARI MUHONEN, AWARDED WITH THE FEPA MEDALS
At its annual meeting, the FEPA Board analyzed the many candidacies received from the FEPA member Federations and agreed on awarding the 2016 FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation as follows:
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Costas Chazapis answer to Gunnar Dahlvig’s opinions
Costas Chazapis, General Commissioner of the successful NOTOS 2015 amongst many other philatelic activities, has sent us the document “On Gunnar Dahlvig's pessimistic thoughts” referring the recently posted document “Quo Vadis”.
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JUVENIA 2017, Spanish Youth Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition: The list of the 106 Exhibits
Has been published the list of the 106 accepted exhibits from Spain, France, Italy and Cyprus that will participate at the Spanish Youth Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition, JUVENIA 2017. Here is the whole list.
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Dutch philatelic world in shock
On the last days of 2016 out of the blue Dutch postal operator PostNL informed that as of January 1st 2017 all handed in parcels and registered letters, franked with postage stamps were to be striked with an ordinary ballpoint!
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Gunnar Dahlvig’s views: Quo Vadis?
Gunnar Dahlvig, one of the most recognized European philatelists, awarded with the FEPA Medal 2013, presents an interesting document for discussion about the situation of Philately.
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FEPA Exhibition MaxiEspaña 2017: List of the Exhibits
The FEPA Exhibition MaxiEspaña 2017 which will be held in Aviles, Asturias, Spain, from the 10th to the 13th of May, has published the list of the 41 Maximaphily exhibits from the four national federations participants: Spain, Cyprus, France and Italy.
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Patron of FINLANDIA 2017
We are very pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö is the Patron of FINLANDIA 2017.
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MONACOPHIL 2017 NEWSLETTER
We are receiving the 3rd Press Release of MonacoPhil 2017. The beautiful poster to announce MonacoPhil 2017 shows the stamp issued in 1993 by the United States and Monaco to honor Grace Kelly, Princess Grace.
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The full Programme and details of the Multilateral FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2017
The Organizing Committee, leaded by Gaizka Sola, has published the full,extremely interesting and appealing Programme of the EXFILNA 2017.
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Spring STAMPEX 15th-18th February 2017 with FEPA Recognition
The special attraction on this occasion was a once in a lifetime collection of exhibits showing material from the former Ottoman Empire. The idea for the theme was developed by Freddy Khalastchy and the late Francis Kiddle, and later with the support of Chris King from the ABPS Exhibitions and International Committee.
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Mr. Ivan Van Damme, new President of the Belgian Federation (FRCPB – KLBP)
On the 22nd of February we have been informed of the election of Mr. Ivan Van Damme as President of the Belgian Federation for the period 2017-2021. Mr. Eddy Van Vaeck has been elected Honorary President. Congratulations and all best wishes for success.
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The lists of the accepted exhibits of the ECTP
The European Championship of Thematic Philately, ECTP, has published the lists of accepted exhibits by alphabetical order, by class and by country.
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2ND CZECH-SLOVAK PHILATELIC EXHIBITION IN ZDAR NAD SAZAVOU
We are receiving today the report of the successful bilateral 2nd CZECH AND SLOVAK Philatelic Exhibition held in ZDAR NAD SAZAVOU which was again "pre-judged" via scanned exhibit pages using the EXPONET displaying and presentation technology.
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The King and the Queen, Honorary Presidents of the FEPA Exhibitions MAXIESPAÑA and JUVENIA 2017
King Philipp VI and Queen Letizia have accepted the Honorary Presidency of the FEPA International Exhibitions MAXIESPAÑA and JUVENIA 2017 to be held in Aviles, Asturias, from the 10th to the 13th May 2017.
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Newsletter number 5: The updated information of FINLANDIA 2017
FINLANDIA 2017, with FEPA Patronage and FIP Recognition, has issued its Newsletter number 5 with the most updated information about this great event: The exhibits list has been published.
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The latest News of PRAGA 2018
Mr. Lubor Kunc, Secretary General of PRAGA 2018 Organizing Committee, is sending us the enclosed interesting information. You can regularly get the newest information about the event via its website; http://www.praga2018.cz.
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PRINTED THE FIRST ISSUE OF 2017 OF “FEPA NEWS” MAGAZINE, NOW ALSO ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE
A new issue of FEPA News, its number 30, was printed and distributed a few days ago. All the FEPA members Federations, Associations or Unions, are receiving the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 30 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from June to December 2016, as well as information about the upcoming exhibitions and events of the first semester of 2017. You will also find other interesting information and articles. If you do not received it you can read it here or download the full magazine.
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The recipients of the Hellenic Philotelic Society Medal
Louis Fanchini and Michèle Chauvet RDP are this year's recipients of the Hellenic Philotelic Society Medal, in appreciation to their long-standing and continuous research work on the subject of the Large Hermes.
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NEW DEADLINE FOR PRESENTING NOMINATIONS – FEPA AWARDS 2016
Some FEPA members have asked to postpone the deadline in consideration that their first Board meeting of 2017 is scheduled late January or early February. In appreciation of such interest for the FEPA Awards program, the deadline has been postponed to 20th February 2017.
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Newsletter from the FIP Postal Stationery Commission
The Postal Stationery Commission, Chaired by Lars Engelbrecht has issued a Newsletter covering interesting information of the second part of the year 2016. The FEPA Representative in the Commission is Michael Smith, UK, while Igor Pirc, Slovenia, has been appointed to the Board by the Chairman.
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Magyar Posta cooperates with Deutsche Post’s Dhl Parcel Europe Network
Magyar Posta and Pošta Slovenije joined DHL Parcel Europe’s network, expanding the DHL network for cross-border e-commerce by two additional countries. Customers already can send MPL Europe Standard parcels to Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia.
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Pedro Vaz Pereira awarded by the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Portuguese Academy of the History
On occasion of the Closing of the Academic Year of the Portuguese Academy of History, the President of the Republic of Portugal, Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa presented with the Honorary Mention to Mr. Pedro Vaz Pereira.
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Elections for the Board of the Union of Swiss Philatelic Societies
At the Assembly of the FSPhS, as expected the members of the Board has been re-elected with Hans Schwarz as Président. Two new members has been added to the Board, Rolf Leuthard and Forian Domenjoz.
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FEPA 2016 AWARDS: DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS APPROACHING!
Deadline: 22 January 2016. Communications: From the FEPA member National Federations, Associations or Unions to Giancarlo Morolli, via e-mail only. Short and effective information, as long documents must necessarily be shortened.
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Awards at the DFF, Danmarks Filatelist Forbund
At the Assembly of Representatives Jørgen Jørgensen and Søren Chr. Jensen received the DFF gold pin and thus they became honorary members of DFF. Bo Høifeldt from PostNord was given a silver needle.
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FIP and FEPA Approved Seminars at FINLANDIA 2017
FINLANDIA 2017 is enhanced by wide program of Seminars, Meetings and Lectures. Eight International Philatelic Seminars will be arranged during the Exhibition in the premises of the official Exhibition Hotel Scandic Tampere City (Hämeenkatu 1, Tampere). Five of them are FIP Approved Seminars, three of them with a status of Qualifying Seminar. Three Seminars have a FEPA Status. Please note that the timetable is preliminary and the times and rooms can still change.
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FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately
The FEPA Symposium of Youth Philately will be held on Saturday 27th of May, in Tampere, during “FINLANDIA 2017”. Eight FEPA Federations amongst the most successful on Youth Philately, will have specialists in the youth field presenting their best practices to all the attendants: Austria by Alfred Kunz; Cyprus by Nicos Rangos; Denmark by Ib Krarup Rasmussen; France by Claude Désarménien; Germany by Axel Brockmann; Slovenia by Bojan Bračič; Spain by José Pedro Gómez-Agüero; and Sweden by Peter Nordin.
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Digitalization of all Cyprus Stamps since 1878 to 2016
Cyprus is the first European country that introduced the digitization of all Cyprus stamps since 1878 to 2016. Now Cyprus stamps are available all over the world.
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A new opportunity for the lovers of thematics (and not only for them): Open Philately
Paolo Guglielminetti has been very active divulgating the concepts of Open Philately in Italy. Now, as President of the national thematic association (CIFT), he asked Marco Occhipinti and Giancarlo Morolli to prepare a booklet on this matter.
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New Board of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland
At the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland has been elected the following Executive Council: President Mr. Brian Warren, Vice-President Mr. Michael Burrington, Hon. Secretary Mr. Patrick Casey.
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Book “Hellenic Stamps 1861-1961, History-Ideology-Aesthetics”
The Hellenic Post published the research book Hellenic Stamps 1861-1961, History-Ideology-Aesthetics, hardbound, 406 pages, approx. 300 photos in full colour, 391 bibliographical entries and 464 footnotes. We are looking forward for the edition of the English version!
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Elected the new Board of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists
On December 3rd , 2016, in Sofia was held the Congress of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists with the election of a new Board. For President was elected Spas Panchev and Vice-presidents George Detchev and Konstantin Penkov.
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REQUEST FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF MOLDOVA TO BECOME A FEPA MEMBER
It is a great pleasure to inform that today we have received the request from the Association of Philatelists, Maximaphilists and Cartophilists from the Republic of Moldova to become a FEPA member.
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MonacoPhil 2017: Three great Exhibitions at the same event
MonacoPhil 2017 has presented his 2017 edition which will have three Exhibitions in one: 100 iconic stamps and documents; The philately of North and South America; The 100th anniversary of the King of the Philately: Ferrari de La Renotière, as well as 80 stands of Postal Administrations and International Dealers.
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FEPA Congress: Sunday 28th May 2017
The Organizing Committee of FINLANDIA 2017 has informed of the Timetable allocated to the FEPA Congress. It will be held in the Exhibition venue, Tampere Hall, at the Meeting Room "Riffi", on Sunday 28th May, 2017.
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More FEPA Exhibitions: MAXIESPAÑA 2017 and JUVENIA 2017, with the participation of five National Federations, received the FEPA Recognition
Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, France and Italy will participate from the 10th to the 13th of May 2017 in Avilés (Asturias), Spain, at the “MAXIESPAÑA-2017” National Spanish Exhibition of Maximaphily and the JUVENIA 2017, National Youth Spanish Exhibition. Both Exhibitions have received the FEPA Recognition.
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FEPA Members: Already scheduled 22 International Exhibitions or National with International participation
The “FEPA Calendar” of this Website, already shows 22 Exhibitions International or National with International participation scheduled by the FEPA members. This is on top of many other National Exhibitions. If your Federation, Association or Union will have events not yet in the Calendar, please inform us.
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MULTILATERALE HERTOGPOST 2017 from 25 to 27 August 2017
All details of this great event are now in http://multilaterale2017.nl .Will have the participation of Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. The theme of the event is 'European Architecture and Cathedrals'.It is organised by the Hertogpost foundation and the KNBF (Koninklijke Nederlandse Bond van Filatelistenverenigingen) in cooperation with the Filatelie foundation, GSE foundation, POST.NL and the NVPH.
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FEPA INTERNATIONAL 11th SCHOOL OF YOUNG PHILATELISTS “TRAKOSCAN 2016”. Education through stamps “Trakoscan story”
That postage stamps are not just a hobby, but also an object of acquiring knowledge and education, 11th School of Young Philatelists "TRAKOSCAN 2016" has also proven this year.
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THE NEW ELECTED FIP COMMISSIONS
On the 24rd and 25th of October were elected in Taipei the new Commissions / Sections which has been published at the FIP Website http://www.f-i-p.ch
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LATEST NEWS OF FINLANDIA 2017
The European Exhibition FINLANDIA 2017, with FEPA Patronage and FIP Recognition, has issued its Newsletter number 4 plenty of useful information. (Photo: View of the beautiful city of Tampere).
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OsmoOkno Kranj 2017 : One Frame exhibition of the Alpe Adria and south-eastern Europe
The philatelic exhibition OsmoOkno Kranj 2017 is organized by the Slovenian Philatelic Association and the Museum Gorenjski in Kranj in order to support competitive one frame exhibiting and to improve international co-operation among regions of Alps Adria and south-eastern Europe.
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FEPA EXHIBITION IN ESTONIA : ESTEX 2018
To commemorate the 100 years of the Independence of Estonia, Tallin will host from the 13th to the 15th July 2018 the Exhibition with FEPA Recognition “ESTEX 2018”, open to the Baltic sea countries and to Estonian Philatelic exhibits from all over the world. THE FULL BULLETIN: DETAILS OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE EXHIBITION.
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The Specialized World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018 signs the contract of the FIP Patronage
The exhibition, which already had received the FEPA Recognition at the 2016 FEPA Congress in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, has signed on the 26th October the contract of the FIP Patronage.
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Bernard Jimenez, new Vice-President and Yigal Nathaniel, new Director, representing FEPA at the FIP Board
At the 74th FIP Congress held in Taipei, also were elected Reinaldo Macedo as Vice-President and Aldo Samamé, Director, representing FIAF, the American Continental Federation.
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The Hungarian Geza Homonnay, candidate to the Championship Grand Prix at Philataipei 2016
The exhibit of Geza Hommonay “Postal History of the first issue of Hungary” has been elected as one of the 3 candidates to the Championship Grand Prix at Philataipei 2016.
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Finland, Poland and Serbia, on the way to have new FIP Jurors
Ari Muhonen from Finland, Marek Zbierski from Poland and Aleksandar Krstic from Serbia, are judging these days in Philataipei 2016 as Apprentice Jurors.
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Presentation of the FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017” in Portugalete
From the 9th to the 15th of October 2017 will be held in Portugalete the Spanish National Exhibition with International participation and FEPA Recognition, “EXFILNA 2017”. It is worthwhile to discover the City, the Exhibition and the people behind it!
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Exhibition on «Nature, Environment, Ecology» in Luxembourg
From the 7th to the 9th October has been held in Luxembourg the exhibition "Mamer 2016" organized by the Philatelic Circle Mamer, emphasizing the promotion of philately and to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of Nature.
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FEPA Recognition to the ECTP 2017, European Championship for Thematic Philately
From the 11th to the 13th May 2017, will take place again the successful ECTP in Essen, Germany, as part of the 27th International Stamp Fair. The FEPA Board has been unanimous in granting the FEPA Recognition to the Exhibition and Seminars.
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THE HIGHEST PHILATELY: VARDØ 2016
From the 7th to the 9th October has been held the Exhibition in Vardø (Norway). It is definitely the most North stamp exhibition for any FEPA or FIP country. No one can beat us in 2016!
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Granted FEPA Recognition to GMUNDEN 2017: Gmunden will be the first European city hosting for three consecutive years a FEPA Exhibition
After the great success of the two previous events, the FEPA Board has unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to the Exhibition with international participation “GMUNDEN 2017” that will be celebrated from the 24th to the 27th of August 2017.
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Niels Kristian Hansen, new President of the Danish Federation
At the 2016 Congress the Board of the Danmarks Filatelist Forbund has been re-elected except for the President, as Sören Chr. Jensen did not presented his candidacy for re-election. Niels Kristian Hansen was elected new President.
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FEPA Exhibition “EXFILNA 2017” in Saragossa: Eduardo de Paz and Jesús Sitjá, Grand Prix winners
The exhibition, held in Saragossa at the Palacio de Sástago and the Audorium Complex, presented 820 frames. Eduardo de Paz won the GP of the Championship Class with his “Papal States”, whilst the EXFILNA 2016’s GP was for Jesús Sitjá fot his “Maritime Mail of South Pacific from 1819 to UPU”.
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JUPHILA 2016. Promotion of Philately through the Youth: The German Championship of Young Philatelists
The German Federation, BDPh - Bund Deutscher Philatelisten, leaded by the President Uwe Decker, gives an important role to the activities with the Youth. The JUPHILA 2016 held in Mainz from the 16th to the 18th of September has been a new event of efficient and friendly work for the future of Philately.
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New Board of the Polish Philatelists Union
The National Congress of the Polish Philatelists Union held in Iława, has elected the new Main Board wich consists of President, Mr. Henryk Monkos. Vice-President, Mr. Jerzy Białas. Vice-President, Mr.Józef Kuczborski. Secretary, Ms. Joanna Boniśniak. Treasurer, Mr. Janusz Dunst.
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News from the Union of the Philatelists of Macedonia
The Union of the Philatelists of Macedonia has presented us with an interesting new book, the “Small Philatelic Lexicon” by Klime Popovski. It is the first philatelic book published in the country.
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Live broadcast by Internet two Seminars at the FEPA Exhibition EXFILNA 2016
Today has been broadcast the Seminars of Thematic Philately “How to improve my thematic exhibit?” and of Postal History “The use of the present Regulations”. Both can be reviewed in You Tube.
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Great success of ODESSAPHILEX 2016, International Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition
From the 24th to the 28th of August was celebrated the International Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition "ODESSAPHILEX-2016" commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine. At the event participated exhibits from Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Belarus and Hungary.
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Full Recognition of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to AICO, the International Association of Olympic Collectors
At the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro, full IOC recognition was granted to AICO, pursuant to Article 3.7 of the Olympic Charter. AICO, under the Presidency of Dr. Roman Andrzej Babut, Thematic Juror and Honorary Memeber of the Polish Philatelists Union, is “A center of excellence for understanding and fostering the Olympic Movement through collectibles”.
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9 Large Gold and 19 Gold Medals awarded at the FEPA Exhibition GMUNDEN 2016
From the 25th to the 28th August has been held the 20th Edition of the GMUNDEN Philatelic Exhibition, that for the 3rd consecutive year had the FEPA Recognition.
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FINLANDIA 2017. All the latest information, in the Newsletter #3
Today we are receiving the Newsletter #3, plenty of interesting information. The team lead by Jukka Mäkinen, Jukka Mäkipää, Risto Pitkänen, Jarkko Leppänen and Raino Heino is working hard and efficiently to offer an outstanding exhibition not to be missed!
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New Board of the Union of Czech Philatelists
The Union of Czech Philatelists has elected new officials for 2016 – 2020. The new Executive Board and Supervisory Board have been elected at General Assembly in Prague. The boards ´election period covers among others the Specialized World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE FIP COMMISSIONS
On the 24th and 25th of October will be held the election of the Board of the FIP Commissions in Taipei. Federations members of FEPA have appointed candidates for Commission's Chairman: Engelbrecht Lars, Denmark (Postal Stationery); Ebner Ralph, Germany (Revenues); Suhadolc Peter, Slovenia (Thematic) and Svendsen Lars Peter, Denmark (Traditional). All the four are only candidates to be elected Chairman of their Commissions.
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The POST Book: 500 years of history in Europe
The last and extremely interesting book of Vincent Schouberechts, is devoted to the 500 years of history since the “Magna Carta” was issued by the Spanish King Charles I in 1516 in favor of the Thurn and Taxis family.
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Jan Berg, Grand Prix of HALLFRIM 2016
On 12-14 August was held HALLFRIM 2016 the Swedish National exhibition of stamps and postcards arranged by the Halmstads Philatelic Association which celebrated its Centenary.
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August 2016 Newsletter of the very active Postal Stationery Commission
The FIP Postal Stationery Commission, leaded by Lars Engelbrecht, has issue its August Newsletter, plenty of interesting information.
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3 Days Symposium on Postal History in Carinthia
A most interesting 3 days Symposium has been held in Carinthia about the Postal History of former Krain and Lower Styria from pre-philately to the end of WWI, during SHS 1919-1921 and during occupations of Slovenia in WWII.
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ABPS York Fair 2016, National Exhibition with international participation at the York Racecourse
The prize as Best in Show and Large Gold Medal was awarded to Mr Sandeep Jaiswal with British India - Queen Victoria Postal Stationery. Other main prizes were to Mr Jon Aitchison, Mr Stan Lawrence, Prof Peter Chadwick and Mr. Colin Hoffman.
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FIP HONORARY PRESIDENT KNUD MOHR, HAS PASSED AWAY
I have just received a telephone call from Claes Arnrup with the very sad news that Knud Mohr has passed away today.
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XXI Centuries of Postal Communications in Spain: The whole book
On the 15th of July, the Spanish Post presented this terrific work which explains over its 400 pages, plenty of images, the milestones and the evolution of the Postal Communications in Spain from the Roman Empire to our days. The authors have been a group of prestigious historians coordinated by the specialists in Postal History Jose Manuel López Bernal and José María Sempere. You can read or download the whole book.
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Not previously described area of the Nordic Postal History: Postal Boats Wrecks in Norway, by Egil H. Thomassen
From the late 1600s and for more than two centuries the mail was transported along the Norwegian coastline in small, open boats. Despite skilful seamanship several shipwrecks happened in this period. For the first time this area of the Postal History has been researched, thanks to the work of Egil H. Thomassen.
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Exhibition “FILA-CARTO 2016 BUCHAREST” Specialized in Literature and Picture Postcards
The Research and Literature Association of Philatelists of Bucharest in cooperation with the Romanian Philatelic Federation have organized an exhibition specialized in Literature (works published in Romania or abroad since 2006) and Picture Postards, to be held at the Parliament of Romania from the 26th to the 30th of October 2016. The participation in FILA-CARTO BUCHAREST 2016 exhibition is free.
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Seminars for the General Public: What such unusual initiative taught us
The Hellenic Philatelic Federation organized a cycle of Seminars from February to May 2016 devoted to the general public, as informed in this Website last month and in the just printed FEPA News magazine. Now you can read here the extremely interesting comments received from Anthony Virvilis.
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THE NEW ISSUE OF OUR MAGAZINE: FEPA NEWS Nº 29
A new issue of FEPA News was printed and distributed a few days ago. All the FEPA members are receiving the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 29 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from January to June 2016, as well as information about the upcoming exhibitions and events of the second semester of 2016 and even advance information of those of 2017. You will also find other interesting information and articles. If you do not received it you can read it here or download the full magazine.
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Westfila 2016: The National Belgium Championship with important Dutch participation
In a unique collaboration in Roeselare, Belgium, the Netherlands was at the national exhibition Westfila 2016, being present with a large number of collections and two members of the jury.
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FINLANDIA 2017 – Issued the Newsletter Number 2, plenty of useful information
On the 20th of June, the very active and efficient Organizing Committee of FINLANDIA 2017 has issue the Newsletter number 2, including interesting information about: Applications; the Project of FINLANDIA 2017 of which the Exhibition in Tampere is the main but not the only philatelic event; FINLANDIA 2017 is also part of the celebrations of Finland Centennial of independence; Accommodation information etc.
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The Slovenian Philatelic Association elected new Board
On the 18th of June was held the Annual General Meeting of the Slovenian Philatelic Association. It was celebrated in a friendly atmosphere, and was elected the new Board: President: Peter Suhadolc, Vice presidents: Bojan Bračič and Igor Pirc
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The HPS Medal Awards Ceremony 2011-2015
On 21st May 2016, was held the HPS Medal Awards Ceremony for the years 2011-2015. The awardees were: Nick Cardassilaris, Philatelic Society of Piraeus, Anthony Virvilis, Theodore Papaeliou, John Coundouros, Michalis Tsironis, Michalis Petradakis and Wolfgang Bauer.
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Elections to the Board of the Hungarian Federation – MABEOSZ
On the 10th of June, the Hungarian Federation, MABEOSZ, kindly informed the members of the FEPA Board, of the result of the voting for their Board for the next two years, with the election of Peter Dunai as President
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Jvo Bader, President of the Swiss Federation, resigns with immediate effect
10.06.2016 Due to serious health problems and imperative advice of his doctor, our President Jvo Bader was forced to resign with immediate effect. For FSPhS and the Central Committee, the resignation comes unexpectedly.
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Minutes of the 2016 FEPA Congress
After the Congress, the draft of the Minutes was sent to all FEPA member Federations, Associations or Unions. Once modified with the comments received, these are the whole Minutes.
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Muharem Gimjani, new President of the Balkanfila Working Group
Following the tradition of the Balkanfila group, has been elected as new President the Chairman of the Federation which hosted the last exhibition, now Muharem Gimjani, President of the Albanian Federation. Igor Pirc was reelected as Secretary.
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Philatelic Seminars for the general public: an excellent experience
The Hellenic Philatelic Federation aiming the spread and promotion of philately, organized a cycle of Philatelic Seminars for the general public along the month of February, March, April and May 2016.
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Philately of high level again in France : Paris Philex 2016
170 exhibits, including those of the Federations guests, Spain and Italy, were present at the Exhibitions Park « Port de Versailles » for a new festival of philately.
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SUCCESSFUL FEPA EXHIBITION “ROSSICA 2016” WITH PHILATELISTS FROM 18 COUNTRIES
From the 20th to the 22nd May 2016 was held the International Philatelic Biannial Exhibition “ROSSICA 2016” in the Russian House for Science and Culture in Berlin, with FEPA Recognition.
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International Seminars on Fakes and Forgeries from Nicos Rangos and Jovan Basho
According to the program of the Balkanfila 2016 FEPA Exhibition in Tirana, Nicos Rangos and Jovan Basho presented very interesting Seminars on Fakes and Forgeries from two different approaches.
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The German thematic exhibitor Wolf Hess made History In World Exhibitions
For the first time in history, a thematic exhibit has been Candidate to the Grand Prix National at a World Stamp Exhibition. It happened in the present New York 2016, with the exhibit “Life and fate of the American Natives”.
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FIRST EXHIBITION IN ALBANIA: A GREAT BALKANFILA
May 2016 has seen for the first time an international philatelic exhibition in the country. It was hard to believe when seing the high quality of the event, which received enormeous attention from the Albanian media. In Balkanfila, philately and friendship goes toghether.
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More FEPA Exhibitions: EXFILNA 2017 in Portugalete, Spain, National with International participation.
At the recent FEPA Congress has been granted the FEPA Recognition to the Exfilna 2017, to be held from the 7th to the 12th October in Portugalete, next to Bilbao, Spain. The Spanish Federation will send invitations to participate to the French and to the Hungarian Federations.
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Specialised WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION with FEPA Recognition: PRAGA 2018
At the FEPA Congress held on the 30th April, Vit Vanicek, in the name of the Union of Czech Philatelists requested the FEPA Recognition for the Specialised World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018, wich was granted with the votes of all the Delegates.
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Granted the FEPA Recognition to the Spring Stampex 2017
During the recent FEPA Congress, Chris King, as representative of the Association of British Philatelic Societies, requested the FEPA Recognition to the Spring STAMPEX 2017. It was granted by the unanimity of the Congress. Spring Stampex 2017 will be devoted to the countries which were part of the former Ottoman Empire.
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Presentation of Awards at the FEPA Congress
During the FEPA Congress celebrated in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, were handed out the awards of Mr. Francis Kiddle in memoriam, Mme Michèle Chauvet, Mr.Calin Marinescu, the Philatelic Society of Sofia „Petko Karaivanoff” and the Briefmarken-Sammler Verein Gotha 1890 e.V.
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Eduardo Oliveira e Sousa, Grand Prix in the Championship Class. Everaldo Santos, Grand Prix of “LUBRAPEX 50 Years”.
As many as 58 exhibits received Gold or Large Gold medals, which reflect the extremely high level of the Exhibition. Out of competition also were exhibited six outstanding collections from the DASV, German Association of Postal History. The Palmares marked the end of a fantastic exhibition.
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WHAT A SOCIAL PROGRAMME IN LUBRAPEX 2016 !
On top of the fantastic exhibition, LUBRAPEX 2016 included a Social Program with the invitation to all FEPA Delegates to the Congress, Commissioners, Jurors and other guests, to visit the Cellars of Porto Wine with lunch there, dinner and small violin virtuoso concert at the “Pousada de Santa Luzia”, over the Sanctuary, amongst others visits, lunch and diners. PHOTO GALLERY
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BEGAN THE FEPA EXHIBITION LUBRAPEX 50 ANOS
LUBRAPEX 50 ANOS, Portugal-Brazilian Exhibition with Germany (67 exhibits) and Italy (26) as guests Federations began yesterday with 252 Exhibits displayed on 965 frames. To celebrate the 50 year of continuous LUBRAPEX, probably the oldest binational exhibition of the world, it received the FEPA Support.
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HIGH LEVEL AT THE FEPA EXHIBITION “EUROSPACE 2016”IN PRAGUE
From the12th to the 17th of April was held the “Eurospace 2016" International Astrophilatelic Exhibition at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Prague with FEPA Recognition and the participation of philatelists from Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland.
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FINLANDIA 2017 Newsletter #1 – April 2016
FINLANDIA 2017 will be arranged in May 24th – 28th, 2017. The exhibition is the biggest philatelic event in Europe – if not in the whole world – in 2017. The preparations for FINLANDIA 2017 are progressing as planned. There will be 40 FEPA countries participating, together with the invited USA and Australia.
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Summary of the different types of FEPA Exhibitions
We are very pleased having every year more FEPA Exhibitions. As in some points our Statutes and FREGEX are not so clear, the enclosed Summary of the FEPA Exhibitions may be of help for those FEPA member thinking on the possibility of organizing an exhibition with the FEPA Patronage, Support or Recognition.
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New Board of the Cyprus Philatelic Federation: Nicos Rangos, elected President
Today we have been informed that after the General Assembly in Nicosia the participants from all cities of Cyprus voted for a new Board of the Cyprus Philatelic Federation. The results are as follows
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“Open Day“ at the Austrian Federation – a terrific event!
Since nearly 20 years, the Austrian Federation celebrates an “Open Day” and invites a guest country. This year it was Luxemburg – the philatelic postal department and the representatives of the board.
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THE CATALOG AND PROGRAM OF LUBRAPEX 50 YEARS
In two weeks time will be celebrated the LUBRAPEX 50 Years Exhibition with the 2016 FEPA Congress. A beautiful Catalogue has been published plenty of useful information, the whole program of events and interesting articles.
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ILLEGAL STAMPS: INFORMATION FROM UPU
After a collaboration of Nicos Rangos with UPU Management, he has obtained the authorization to publish and link in www.fepanews.com the illegal stamps issued in a number of countries members of the Universal Postal Union. This information is essential for experts, jurors and for many collectors in order to avoid buying and exhibiting such illegal stamps.
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CANDIDATES FROM THE FEPA MEMBERS TO THE FIP COMMISSIONS’S BUREAU
All members of the Bureau of the 11 Commissions are on election at the FIP Congress on the 26th of October in Taipei: Chairmen, Secretaries and ordinary Bureau members.
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Correction to the Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Picture Postcards Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions
We very much regret that the version published in FEPA News, Nr. 28 January 2016 was the penultimate version. The additions from the Austrian Federation are now included:
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Solidarity with Belgium
Solidarity with Belgium – Solidarité avec la Belgique - Solidarität mit Belgien – Solidaridad con Bélgica - التضامن مع بلجيكا - солидарность с Бельгией
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At Milanofil 2016 were presented the FEPA Certificates of Appreciation to the Clubs of Lugano and Bergamo
The Palmares of a very successful 2016 edition of Milanofil had as highlight the presentation of the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation to the Club Filatelico of Lugano (Switzerland), town that hosted our 2014 Congress, and the Circolo Filatelico of Bergamo (Italy). FEPA Vice President Giancarlo Morolli introduced the significance of the FEPA awards
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PETER DUNAI, NEW PRESIDENT OF THE HUNGARIAN FEDERATION – MABEOSZ
The Assembly of the National Federation of Hungarian Philatelists (MABEOSZ) elected on the 27th of February 2016 on extraordinary election Mr. Peter Dunai as interim President.
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MINUTES OF THE 2016 FEPA BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
On the 13th of February was held in Milano–Linate, the 2016 FEPA Board Annual Meeting. The following Minutes reflects the main discussions and matters treated at the meeting.
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FEPA RECOGNITION TO “NORDIA 2017 EXHIBITION”
The FEPA Board unanimously agreed in granting the FEPA Recognition to “NORDIA 2017 Exhibition” to be held in The DGI-House/Spektrum in Vejle on 27 – 29 October 2017.
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ELECTIONS ON THE PORTUGUESE FEDERATION OF PHILATELY
On the 5th of March was held the Congress of the Portuguesa Federation ( “Federaçao Portuguesa de Filatelia” ), in which was elected the new Board as follows:
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HUNREV 2016: A nice opportunity to visit Budapest
The organizers of HUNREV 2016, National Hungarian Exhibition of Revenues, kindly invite to visit the exhibition from 20-24 April to philatelists from all FEPA countries.
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FEPA Flag arrived to Jyväskylä
FEPA Flag was brought to Jyväskylä to wait for the Nordia 2016 exhibition!
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The Picture Postcards, new FEPA Class, goes ahead fast
The FEPA Regulations for the Picture Postcard were approved by the FEPA Congress in Athens. Since then, several federations as the Polish, the Spanish or the Belgian has already translated it into their languages. Here we are posting the very interesting article published in “Belgaphil” by Mr. Ivan Van Damme,
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GRANTED THE FEPA AWARDS: THE FEPA MEDALS FOR FRANCIS KIDDLE (IN MEMORIAM) AND MICHÈLE CHAUVET
In its meeting held in Milan on 13 February 2016, the FEPA Board analyzed the proposals submitted by the member Federations and agreed on awarding the 2015 FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation as follows:
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JURY SEMINAR IN GERMANY TO UNIFORM THE APPLICATION OF THE REGULATIONS
On the 13th and 14th of February, 30 jurors met in Bietigheim-Bissingen for the Jury Seminar directed by Dr. Wolfgang Leupold with the participation of the members of the Board of the German Federation Uwe Decker, Thomas Hoepfner and Alfred Schmidt.
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LUXEMBOURG ELECTED NEW BOARD
The Féderation des Sociétés Philateliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, informed us on the 11th of February of the election of its new Board of directors. Our best wishes for succéss!
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THE LATEST ISSUE OF OUR MAGAZINE: FEPA NEWS Nº 28
A new issue of FEPA News has been printed. All the FEPA members will receive the copies they requested for distribution within their countries. This number 28 covers the most relevant Philatelic events from July 2015 to the beginning of January 2016, information about the upcoming exhibitions and events, as well as other interesting information and articles. If you do not received it you can read it here in reduced size or download the magazine in full size.
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George Sparis, President of the recent and successful NOTOS 2015 and of the Hellenic Philotelic Society, has passed away
Today has passed away George Sparis, President of the Hellenic Philotelic Society (HPS). He was also President of the Organizing Committee of NOTOS 2015. We are just receiving such sad message from Anthony Virvilis.
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FEPA Recognition granted to the National Youth Philatelic Exhibition with International participation “TRAKOSCAN 2016”
The 11th School of Young Philatelists / National Youth Philatelic Exhibition with international participation "TRAKOSCAN 2016", will be held from October 8th to October 16th 2016 in the Castle of Trakoskan, Croatia.
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JANUARY SEMINAR IN BERLIN
On January 18, 2016 Berliner Philatelisten-Klub von 1888 e. V. organized its 2707 meeting (Sitzung). The central part of this meeting was a lecture on Astrophilately.
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SEEN OVER 200.000 PAGES OF WWW.FEPA.NEWS.COM
Since we established the official "Flag Counter" on the 11th of September 2014, over 200.000 pages have been seen from readers of 145 different countries.
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STAMPONTHEWEB – A NEW PHILATELIC PORTAL
On 18 January AICPM, the largest Italian postal history association, launched a new philatelic Portal, www.stampontheweb.com . Stampontheweb is a portal for everyone sharing our hobby, designed to make life easier as far as searching for information in the web is concerned.
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Special Regulations for the Evaluation of the new FEPA Class: THE PICTURE POSTCARD
The Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Picture Postcard Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions were approved by the FEPA Congress in Athens, on 15 November 2015. They are subject to review by the 2018 FEPA Congress. These Regulations apply to all those exhibitions granted FEPA patronage, support or recognition at, or following, the 2015 FEPA Congress.
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New Board of the ZSF – Union of Philatelists of Slovakia
The new Board (Rada) of ZSF is formed by 7 members: 4 delegates from the regions and three members included the President, elected at the Council of ZSF (previously general assembly).
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Considerations on the “3rd Continental Philatelic Exhibition” in Cairo
The just finished "3rd Continental Philatelic Exhibition", organized by the Philatelic Society of Egypt on the occasion of the 150 year of first Egyptian Stamp, has resulted in a great success, its third successful event in one year!
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Great promotion of Philately in Cairo at the “3rd Continental Exhibition” with FEPA Recognition
From the 31st of December 2015 to the 6th of January 2016, Cairo hosted the “3rd Continental Exhibition” with FEPA Recognition. Were exhibited 223 frames of 11 classes and 71 exhibits from 8 countries: Egypt, Bahrain, Cyprus, Great Britain, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
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January 2016 Newsletter from the FIP Postal Stationery Commission
The Commission Chairman, Lars Engelbrecht has kindly sent us the Commission Newsletter nº 14 of January 2016. In his message he says “ We see more and more postal stationery exhibits: 85 postal stationery exhibits have been entered at the international exhibitions in 2015. And the exhibits become better and better”...
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FEPA Recognition to the 3rd International Philatelic Exhibition «ODESSAPHILEX-2016»
On the 27th of December, the FEPA Board has granted the Recognition to ODESSAPHILEX-2016 . The Exhibition will be held from the 24 to the 28 August, 2016 in the Sea gallery of the exhibition center of Odessa Marine Station, Ukraine. The invited Federations are Greece, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Israel, Austria, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.
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90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF SOFIA “P. KARAIVANOV”
December 2015 marked the 90th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of Sofia "P. Karaivanov" (Софийско Филателно Дружество "П. Караиванов"). The President, Boncho Bonev, requested the presence of the FEPA President who attended the event.
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125 Anniversaire de la fondation De la Fédération Royale des Cercles Philatéliques de Belgique 1890 – 2015
The Belgium Federation - FRCPB is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. With this occasion the President Eddy Van Vaeck presented a very special issue of the “Belgaphil” publication, telling the history of the last 25 years of the FRCPB.
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European Parliament – Cyprus stamps youth competition
Proposal from the Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus to organise a student stamp competition on the theme "The European Union through the eyes of Young People",
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FEPA AWARDS: Calling for Candidates!
A mail calling for candidates to the FEPA Awards 2015 has already been sent to all FEPA members. Please send your proposals to giancarlo.morolli@fastwebnet.it at your earliest convenience but not later than the 24th January 2016, as the FEPA Board meeting which will decide it is scheduled for mid February. Look at the details!
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MINUTES OF THE 2015 FEPA CONGRESS
Once incorporated the comments received from some Delegates, we are pleased to post the whole Minutes of the FEPA Congress held in Athens on the 15th of November.
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MonacoPhil 2015 attracted more visitors than ever
This year’s Monacophil s, which had FEPA Recognition, specialized in Polar philately. One of the main attractions at MonacoPhil 2015 was the exhibition of rarities including the famous British Guiana 1 Cent Magenta which was on display.
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The Italian Federation has a new Board
After the General Assembly held in Florence, the Federazione fra le Società Filateliche Italiane has a new Board for the period 2016-2018. It is composed of: Piero Macrelli (president), Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (vice president),
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Vincent Schouberechts, new Editor for the FFE Journal
Fakes, Forgeries & Experts Journal (FFE), since 1998 appreciated tool for the fight against and to inform about forgeries, is entering an exciting chapter with such a new editor.
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Berlin will host a new FEPA Recognized international exhibition: ROSSICA 2016
The 34 National Federations present at the recent FEPA Congress, granted unanimously the FEPA Recognition to “ROSSICA 2016”, to be held from 20 to 22 May 2016 at the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin.