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Eric Laurant (EBL President, WBF 2nd vice-President), Luca Musile Tanzi (Mayor of Salsomaggiore Terme), Antonella Passera (President of the Welcome Salso-Tabiano Society).© EBL The World Youth Team Championships (12–17 July 2025) and the European Youth Pairs Championships (18–23 July 2025) will…

At the United States Bridge Federation’s Championships in Schaumburg, Illinois, having previously been selected to represent USA1 in the U26 division of the World Youth Team Championships, Finn Kolesnik was a member of the team that qualified as USA1 for the…

At a meeting of the Bridge Federation of Asia and the Middle East in Dubia in March, the Assembly was informed about the probable inclusion of Lebanon in Zone Four, a decision that had already been approved in principle by…

The English Bridge Union’s Spring Fours Event over the May Bank holiday weekend attracted 55 teams (9 short of the maximum of 64). When the seeding list was published the top spot went to John Athey, Frances Hinden, Graham Osborne…

BBC Radio 4’s The Archers is thought to be the longest-running radio serial ever, still going strong after 74 years.One of the characters, local farmer Brian Aldridge, now aged 81, is currently taking secret bridge lessons hoping to surprise his life partner…

The Championships (which will determine who will represent the USA in the World Bridge Team Championships in Herning in August) will run from 24 April to 26 May. For more information go to: www.usbf.org

In early March, Steve Weinstein, Mike Lawrence and Marty Fleisher were elected to the ACBL Hall of Fame. The more recently created EBL Hall of Fame will announce its new inductees at the European Transnational Championships in Poznan.

Although the WBF’s Bridge & Science Committee was disbanded more than two years ago, valuable research continues. It has been proven that playing bridge reduces depression levels, prevents dementia, and improves the well-being of people living in Nursing Homes. Observers…

BBO offers a free Women’s Pairs game every day (with optional video chat). There is a monthly leaderboardtracking the players who have won the most points each month.It’s a friendly, yet competitive game. Top finishers win BBO points. You can…

At the beginning of the month The Times included an illustrated article featuring bridge. It included many observations by Bridgerama+ contributor Andrew Robson. You can read it at: bridge-the-card-game-beloved-by-dukes-and-geeks- times-luxury-xbmxhhv7m

Bridge players are regular visitors to the town of Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy, which has been hosting world championships and national events for many years. The locals always welcome them with banners, posters and bridge themed displays. Their next opportunity will…

The World Bridge Federation is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its esteemed President, Jan Kamras. He passed away peacefully on 17 March, after a period of illness. Jan served as President of the WBF since 1st January 2023…