{"id":5616,"date":"2021-08-08T18:27:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/?page_id=5616"},"modified":"2021-08-14T10:52:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-14T08:52:30","slug":"in-the-news-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/index.php\/in-the-news-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"In the news 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">10\/08\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The NOTOS 2021 Miniature Sheet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5645 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/min_sheet-700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/min_sheet-700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/min_sheet-700-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Designed by Dr. Myrsini Vardopoulou AEP Hon, the illustration of the NOTOS 2021 miniature sheet due in November was unveiled today.<br \/>\nLeft: The Matrix of the medallion of the 1861 Large Hermes Heads stamps, produced by D\u00e9sir\u00e9-Albert Barre.<br \/>\nRight: The Matrix of the 2011 150th anniversary issue, by Prof. of the Athens School of Fine Arts, Yannis Gourzis.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">01\/08\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Four world class exhibits in the Court of Honour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5513\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CoH_invited.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CoH_invited.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CoH_invited-300x39.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CoH_invited-1024x134.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CoH_invited-768x100.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>World class exhibits of four renowned collectors that have achieved top awards will be on display in the Court of Honour, along with the Large Hermes Heads printing plates, the Solferinos, and other exclusive items.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jean Voruz (Monaco), \u201cGeneva from the Cantonal to the Federal Post 1839-1862\u201d, Grand Prix Finlandia 2017<\/li>\n<li>Stavros Andreadis (Greece), \u201cThe &#8216;Kassandra&#8217; collection. Greece &#8211; Large Hermes Heads\u201d, World Stamp Champion Israel 2018<\/li>\n<li>Wolfgang Bauer (Germany), \u201cGreece &#8211; Incoming and outgoing mail and their destinations 1827-1875 up to UPU\u201d, Championship Class Thailand 2018<\/li>\n<li>Chris King RDP (UK), \u201cThe Posts in the city of Lu\u0308beck before 1868\u201d, Large Gold China 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">04\/06\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">NOTOS 2021 proceeds according to schedule!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zappeion-1000.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"with-shadow aligncenter wp-image-5356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zappeion-1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zappeion-1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zappeion-1000-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zappeion-1000-768x142.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is with great pleasure to announce that NOTOS 2021 proceeds according to schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Our visitors in the Zappeion will enjoy a wonderful exhibition of 1400 frames in all Classes, more than 100 titles of Philatelic Literature, plus an impressive Court of Honour. Although the numbers are lower than our initial, pre-Covid-19 target, we are delighted that NOTOS 2021 will be there in November to welcome you.<\/p>\n<p>The vaccination programme in Greece is moving fast and, on 3rd June, it reached 55 vaccinations per 100 people of population. This fact makes us very confident for the situation in November.<\/p>\n<p>Book your flights early and join us to a great philatelic gathering!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">20\/05\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">2nd National Commissioners\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"with-shadow alignleft wp-image-4258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73.jpg 324w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/>This time our meeting was set for Sunday morning 16 May. The National Commissioners had the opportunity to get to know the Zappeion, the recently chosen venue in place of the Peristeri Exhibition Centre, which was taken over by the government in order to be used as a vaccination centre. They were next acquainted with the &#8220;Plaka&#8221;, the official hotel, which is at walking distance from the exhibition grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Following a brief presentation of the exhibition features, and a demonstration of the on-line software (<a href=\"https:\/\/cometonotos.hps.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/cometonotos.hps.gr<\/a>), the discussion was focused on the general attitude of the exhibitors to participate in international exhibitions. The acceleration in vaccinations all across Europe day-in day-out will reverse the exhibitors&#8217; reluctance very quickly. In Greece, for example, it took for ever to reach the 20 vaccinations per 100 people mark, but in exactly five weeks before the Meeting we reached 40 vaccinations per 100 people. Right now, we are moving even faster!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, let us remind our exhibitors that the deadline for participation in NOTOS 2021 is 31 May.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">10\/03\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">1st National Commissioners\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"with-shadow alignleft wp-image-4258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73.jpg 324w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/site_73-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/>On Saturday morning, 6 March, the NOTOS OC held their 1st National Commissioners\u2019 Meeting, over video conference. The idea was to somehow \u201cget around\u201d the long confinement and give the chance to the NOTOS OC members and the National Commissioners to meet, even if in a virtual environment.<\/p>\n<p>The first part of the meeting was dedicated to the on-line software (<a href=\"https:\/\/cometonotos.hps.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/cometonotos.hps.gr<\/a>) which was thoroughly demonstrated. The second part was a brief PowerPoint presentation of NOTOS 2021, focusing on its general features, its philosophy and its comparative advantages. The third part was spent on questions and answers and to an open discussion between the attendees.<\/p>\n<p>The general feeling as expressed by the audience was that a 2nd meeting should be held at around mid-May.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">29\/01\/2021<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">NOTOS 2021 will accept 2-frame and 3-frame exhibits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/site_82.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"with-shadow aligncenter wp-image-5003\" src=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/site_82.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/site_82.jpg 500w, https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/site_82-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe are delighted to announce that NOTOS 2021 will accept 2-frame and 3-frame exhibits!<\/p>\n<p>It has been almost twenty years since we first saw One-Frame exhibits in a major exhibition. It was Amphilex 2002, in Amsterdam, another FEPA patronage event, where the One-Frame exhibits were placed in an experimental class.<\/p>\n<p>For most of the exhibitors the 16-page limit is quite convenient, but for others who continue to improve their exhibits year in, year out, it turns out to be a suffocating limit. However, given their narrow scope, these exhibits will never stand a chance to spread themselves into five frames.<\/p>\n<p>Our proposal to accept 2-frame and 3-frame exhibits, as an experiment in the upcoming NOTOS 2021, was welcome by both the FEPA Consultant and the FIP Liaison Officer. The exhibits are going to be judged exactly as if they were One-Frame exhibits, in the sense that their scope and the availability of material guarantee they can never be presented in five frames.<\/p>\n<p>We are continuously looking for innovations in NOTOS 2021, while at the same time we are committed to work for the benefit of the exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p>The amended IREX version 3 (January 2021) is already on line <a href=\"https:\/\/hps.gr\/notos2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NOTOS2021_irex3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10\/08\/2021 The NOTOS 2021 Miniature Sheet Designed by Dr. Myrsini Vardopoulou AEP Hon, the illustration of the NOTOS 2021 miniature sheet due in November was unveiled today. Left: The Matrix of the medallion of the 1861 Large Hermes Heads stamps, produced by D\u00e9sir\u00e9-Albert Barre. 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