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Valuable icon from the Byzantine era presented in Ohrid

The only preserved portable mosaic icon from the Byzantine era in Macedonia – “Jesus Christ on the Throne” from the 14th century - was presented…

08.08.2026

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Parliament withdraws law on investments necessary to make Skopje the European Cultural Capital for 2028

29.07.2026

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Legendary actor Goce Todorovski dies aged 75

27.07.2026

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Government campaign succeeds – UNESCO did not declare Ohrid as part of the endangered cultural heritage

24.07.2026

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Declaration on protection of cultural heritage presented in Busan

23.07.2026

Culture  | 29.06.2026

Singer Vlado Janevski dies aged 65

Popular singer Vlado Janevski died yesterday aged 65. He authored six albums and countless hit songs in his recognizable romantic style. Janevski became popular with…
Culture  | 28.06.2026

Dutch poet Brassinga honored as laureate of the Struga Poetry Evenings

Dutch poet Anneke Brassinga was welcomed today at the St. Sophia cathedral church in Ohrid, to honor her as the laureate of the 2026 Struga…
Culture  | 21.06.2026

Orchestras from Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece perform Carmina Burana in Skopje

Orchestras from Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece performed Carmina Burana in Skopje yesterday, sending out a message of unity in the divided Balkans. The spectacular event…
Culture  | 21.06.2026

Ambassador Nikolov spoke at the opening of the French Film Festival in Skopje

Ambassador to Paris prof. dr. Igor Nikolov spoke at the opening of the French Film Festival in Skopje. This year, the festival was devoted to…
Culture  | 06.06.2026

Designer Marjan Maximilian Denkov honored in Paris

The Embassy in Paris hosted an event honoring interior designer Marjan Maximilian Denkov, on the 20th anniversary of his work in Paris and the 14th…
Culture  | 05.04.2026

Painter Rodoljub Anastasov dies aged 91

Leading Macedonian painter Rodoljub Anastasov has died today aged 91. Anastasov graduated at the Belgrade art academy in 1962. Shortly after, he was arrested as…
Culture  | 30.03.2026

Macedonian radiologist Anastas Kocarev honored in Paris

Macedonian radiologist Anastas Kocarev was honored today in the Paris commune of Bondy, where he died 95 years ago. Kocarev was a colleague of Marie…
Culture  | 11.02.2026

Presentation of Macedonian wines in Paris

A presentation of Macedonian wines took place at the Paris Wine 2026 fair between February 9th and 11th. A special event - Night of Macedonian…
Culture  | 10.02.2026

Macedonia is implementing UNESCO recommendations to protect lake Ohrid

We re-affirmed our dedication to keep up with the obligations that we have undertaken with regard to lake Ohrid, said Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski…
Culture  | 09.02.2026

High Government delegation discusses lake Ohrid with the top UNESCO leadership

A high delegation of the Government isi Paris for meeting with UNESCO representatives, to discuss the maintaining the standing of Ohrid as a world heritage…
Culture  | 13.01.2026

Opening of the Vevcani carnival

The Vevcani carnival began today. The ancient mountain town parade draws inspiration from millennia old traditions that predate Christianity, but also from contemporary political events…
Culture  | 08.01.2026

The Tale of Silyan is showing on National Geographic

The Tale of Silyan, latest documentary film by Tamara Kotevska, is now showing on National Geographic. The film describes the friendship between a man and…
Culture  | 31.12.2025

Macedonian painter and activist honors President Trump with his peace award

Macedonian painter and humanitarian Zivko Popovski - Cvetin awarded US President Donald Trump with the Cvetin Peace Award. The honoring ceremony took place today on…
Culture  | 27.12.2025

Ljutkov: becoming a European cultural capital will be a landmark event for Skopje

Culture Minister Zoran Ljutkov sees the celebration of Skopje as cultural capital of Europe in 2028 as a key event for the city and the…
Culture  | 23.12.2025

Greek authorities in Lerin prevented a band from performing a song in Macedonian

Greek authorities in the town of Lerin (Florina) stopped a band from performing in Macedonian, informed local activist Pavle Voskopulos Filipov. The incident happened yesterday…
Culture  | 21.12.2025

Simon Trpceski marks 25 years of his career with a grand concert in Skopje

World renowned pianist Simon Trpceski held a concert in Skopje to celebrate 25 years of his career. We need to love and help each other,…
Culture  | 22.11.2025

Aca Lukas detained in Kavadarci

Controversial Serbian singer Aca Lukas was detained today in Kavadarci, where he was due to perform. The concert was stopped by the police because of…
Culture  | 19.11.2025

Struga: ex Mayor Merko charged over the collapse of a historic house

Former Struga Mayor Ramiz Merko and four other officials are charged after the partial collapse of the memorial home of writer Vlado Maleski. The house…
Culture  | 01.11.2025

Ceca booed in Veles for waving the Bulgarian flag

Famous Serbian singer Svetlana Ceca Raznjatovic was booed at the stage in Veles, after she raised the Bulgarian flag. Ceca was performing at the packed…
Culture  | 18.10.2025

Prosecutors investigating the collapse of the house of writer Vlado Maleski

The Struga office of state prosecutors ordered an investigation in the partial collapse of the house of late writer Vlado Maleski. The house, in the…