FZS - Filatelistična zveza Slovenije

06/05/2026

The Philatelic Journalist: Now Digital or Print

The recently released No. 179 marked the first issue of The Philatelic Journalist to be made available to AIJP members in either digital (€40 per annum) or printed format (€60 per annum).
According to its statutes, the AIJP brings together individuals and institutions active in the philatelic press, as well as in the production, promotion and distribution of philatelic literature. In other words, it serves all those concerned with expanding the philatelic footprint in the wider world of communication and culture, whether or not they identify themselves as journalists or authors.
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06/05/2026

On this day in history the first letters bearing postage stamps were sent.

On 1 May postage stamps were sold for the very first time but were unable to be used until 6 May when they officially entered circulation.

One of our favourite letters from our collection that was sent using a Penny Black is this illustrated clerical envelope was sent from Kelso to Glasgow on 15 January 1841. Inside the envelope is written:

"I hope you are shocked at my wicked envelope. Does not one likeness remind you of the Dean of St. Judes? Your Uncle with his usual quickness will find out what I mean - a strong resemblance.

The item is part of the RM Phillips Collection, a donation of Victorian stamps gifted to the nation and now cared for by our museum. Discover more about this historically significant collection below.

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06/05/2026

📮 On this day in 1840, the Penny Black and Two-penny Blue became valid for postage for the first time.

Postal history was made and the world of communication was changed forever.

06/05/2026

Pozvanie na vzdelavacie online stretnutie Klubu FilaNotes z dlhodobeho cyklu Cesta za zlatom - ako rozmysla pokrocily (tematicky) zberatel.

06/05/2026

Nove poštne znamke izidejo 8. 5. 2026 - www.posta.si
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05/05/2026

BALKANFILA XXI: Catalogue and Palmares booklets

The 21st BALKANFILA exhibition was held at the Palace of Culture in Pernik, Bulgaria, from 29 April to 2 May 2026. It was organised by the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists under FIP Sponsorship and FEPA Recognition. The jury, chaired by Peter Suhadolc (President) with Boncho Bonev serving as Secretary, evaluated 127 exhibits on the frames along with 19 literature entries. The Grand Prizes were awarded as follows:

Grand Prix Balkanfila: Ion Chirescu (Romania): Foreign Posts in the Romanian Territories
Grand Prix International: Alan Mellaart (Türkiye): The Registered Mail of the Ottoman Empire 1840–1923
Grand Prix National: Guido Craveri (Bulgaria): Bulgaria: The 1879–1881 Lion Issues

Catalogue:https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/balkanfila_2026_cat.pdf
Palmares:https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/balkanfila_2026_pal.pdf
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05/05/2026

05/02/2026

Discover how tiny postage stamps can hold gargantuan stories of history, culture, and creativity. Explore the vast educational and emotional world of philately.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026