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FEPA News No. 47

News,
Exhibitions,
Developments,
The World of Research,
Events Calendar, and more.

Promoting Philately through
imagination and creativity

With Philately Forward, FEPA invites you to be part of shaping the future of our hobby. We are launching an open initiative to gather the best ideas for bringing new collectors into philately.
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The Future
of Stamp Exhibitions

During five FEPA-hosted Zoom meetings in October 2025, representatives from 31 European philatelic federations shared their experiences and innovations on how to secure the future of exhibitions.
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A very warm welcome
from President Bill Hedley

Bill Hedley

Latest News from FEPA

NEWS ARCHIVE

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BEPHILA 2026 Newsletter #14

The anniversaries of Bephila in 2026:  175 years of the Berlin Fire Brigade With this article in the May issue of the magazine Philatelie, we conclude our series on the BEPHILA anniversaries. This issue marks an impressive anniversary. The…
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Il Lombardo Veneto e i paesi italiani / Relazioni postali 1814–1866

Lorenzo Carra’s commendable work of study and research is expressed through this compendium, which brings together all 36 articles published over some twenty years in Vaccari Magazine, to which have been added chapters concerning San Marino,…

Ferenc Nagy (1934-2026)

With great regret we note the passing on 13th April of Dr Ferenc Nagy at the age of 92. He was a giant of Hungarian philately with vast knowledge and an incomparable record of research over many years. He was a member of the Zalaegerszeg City…
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The Union of Philatelists of Serbia launches a digital outreach initiative

We received the following report from Vladimir Milic FRPSL, Union of Philatelists of Serbia. The Union of Philatelists of Serbia has launched a new digital initiative based on short-form video content, aimed at presenting key aspects of…
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IBRA 2028 is on its way

We have received the following report from Alfred Schmidt, Bund Deutscher Philatelisten e.V. (BDPh) President. Following the success of IBRA 2023 in Essen, the Federation of German Philatelists will be organising another World Exhibition…
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A Strategic and Operations Plan by the American Philatelic Society

The American Philatelic Society has revealed its strategic plan for the next five years and is sharing it in an 84-page publication. The plan is signed by Kirk Gillis, Executive Director; Mark Banchik, APS President; Murray Abramson, APRL President;…
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BIRDPEX 10 again in Belgium

After New Zealand (1990), Germany (1994), Great Britain (1998), the Netherlands (2002), Denmark (2006), Belgium (2010), France (2014), Luxembourg (2018) and Austria (2022), the 10th anniversary edition of BIRDPEX will take place again in Belgium…
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Introduction of New FEPA Level of Promotion for European Exhibitions

The following is a letter written by FEPA President Bill Hedley to the Presidents of all FEPA Member Federations, Associations and Unions. Dear President, Introduction of New FEPA Level of Promotion for European Exhibitions On behalf of…
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HISTRIA PHILA ALPE ADRIA 2026 Awards

HISTRIA PHILA ALPE ADRIA 2026 was this year's edition of the biennial philatelic exhibition of the Alpe-Adria Philately Group. The exhibition took place in Poreč-Parenzo, Istria, Croatia, from 9 to 12 April 2026 at the ŽATIKA Sports Centre…
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BOSTON 2026 Last Call for Label #5

Boston 2026 promotional label #5, the last in the series of five yearly releases leading up to the exhibition, goes off mail sale on April 30. Mail-order fulfillment manager David DuBois is wrapping things up in preparation for his volunteer…
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Granducato di Toscana e Stato Pontificio 1814–1853: La francatura delle lettere transfrontaliere

Thomas Mathà delivers a rigorous yet accessible study of postal history between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States. Drawing on extensive archival material and bilateral agreements, the volume reconstructs tariff systems, administrative…
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A New Chapter: The Philatelic Society of Ireland

Chris McDonagh, Honorary Secretary of the newly established Philatelic Society of Ireland, has announced that the Dublin Stamp Society (DSS) and the Irish Philatelic Society (IPS) have merged, by popular vote, to form the Philatelic Society…
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Ottoman Postal History Symposium

In partnership with FSMV University Middle East and Africa Research and Application Centre (ORDAM) and the Ottoman Postal History Research Association (OPTAD), a two-day symposium titled Ottoman Postal History: Organisation – Concession –…
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La posta dei confinati

Marco Occhipinti’s La posta dei confinati (2026), published by Cosmo Iannone Editore, presents the first systematic study of postal control and censorship under Fascist political confinement in Italy between 1926 and 1943. The volume is the…
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The Crawford Medal Shortlist for 2026

Announced by the RPSL: The Royal Philatelic Society London received more than twenty nominations for the Crawford Medal for books published during the years 2024 and 2025. The Society is pleased to announce the short list of six from which…
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Holography and Philately — Postage Stamps with Holograms

A new edition of Holography and Philately by Professor Hans I. Bjelkhagen has recently been available. The first hologram postage stamp was issued in 1988 in Austria. Up until 2025, hologram stamps have been issued in approximately 80 countries,…
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Ottoman Postal History Exhibition

The Ottoman Postal History Research Association has announced that several collections featuring significant material relating to the history of the Ottoman postal service will be on display at the PTT Exhibition Hall housed in the Beyoğlu…
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European Championship for Thematic Philately 2027

The European Championship for Thematic Philately (ECTP) aims to give Europe's best thematic exhibits the opportunity to compete in a single exhibition. The purpose of such a competition is to maintain and further develop international standards…
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New President and Board for the Portuguese Philatelic Federation

After a record-breaking 39 years as president of the Portuguese Philatelic Federation, Pedro Vaz Pereira stepped down and did not seek re-election. João Manuel Lopes Soeiro assumed the presidency following the elections held on 7 March. The…
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MAKSI RAVNE 2026 in Slovenia

Maksi Ravne 2026, the 5th Quadrennial inter-society philatelic exhibition of postcards, maximum cards and open philately with international participation, took place in Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia. The exhibition of promotional rank II was…
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SAVPEX 2026 Virtual Philatelic Exhibiton in June

The Philatelic Federation of South Africa (PFSA) has announced the eleventh South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, SAVPEX 2026, featuring one- or two-frame exhibits, which will be available for viewing on the PFSA website. 30 April…
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Freestyle Philately

Published on the Facebook account of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada. Everyone is invited to take part in a new initiative being launched at the Royal*2026*ROYALE in Kitchener-Waterloo on June 12-14. *Freestyle Philately* is intended…
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Postal Stationery Commission Newsletter No. 33/2026

Chairman Ian McMahon FAP FRPSL FRPSV writes: This year promises to a bonza year for postal stationery exhibiting with a great start to 2026 with 30 multi-frame exhibits being shown at Dubai 2026 along with four one-frame exhibits and five youth…
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EXFILNA 2026: IREX and Entry Form

The 64th National Philatelic Exhibition – EXFILNA 2026 – Spanish Philatelic Championship will be held in Mérida from 23 to 27 September 2026, at the city's Conference Centre. It will be organised by the Spanish Federation of Philatelic…

Aleksandar Boričić (1948–2026)

We are saddened to announce that Aleksandar Boričić, doyen of Serbian philately, distinguished exhibitor and former President of the Union of Philatelists of Serbia, has passed away. As a philatelist, he was a tireless collector and a profound…
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BOSTON 2026 Jury Named

Boston 2026 World Expo will feature a panel of 42 distinguished FIP internationally accredited judges from around the world to adjudicate some 3,500 competitive frames of exhibits and nearly 200 literature entries. Representatives from Argentina…
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The 2026 Signatories to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists

The new signatories join 92 other current living RDPs from 31 countries, spread over six continents. More details on the background and history of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists can be found at: https://www.abps.org.uk/roll-of-distinguished-philatelists. The…

Frederick Brian John Sole (1938–2026)

Frederick Brian John Sole was a leading figure in British thematic philately, whose lifelong dedication shaped the hobby nationally and internationally. A Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London, he served as Secretary of Kingston Upon…
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FILATEM 2026 Spanish Thematic Exhibition

The Spanish thematic exhibition FILATEM 2026 will be held at the Municipal Building of A Guarda from 8 to 12 October 2026, organised by the Federación Española de Sociedades Filatélicas and the Sociedade Filatélica e Numismática Guardesa. The…
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2026 APS and APRL Awards and Honors

The American Philatelic Society is pleased to announce the 2026 APS and APRL Awards and Honors. This year we are recognizing three new Luff Award winners for distinguished research, service to the hobby, and contributions to the APS; the…
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