Category: Culture
Culture 21.07.23 | 11:58

Skopje Council agrees to have the Culture Ministry take over reconstruction of the Universal Hall

The Council of the City of Skopje agreed to the proposal from the Culture Ministry that this institution takes over construction of the new Universal Hall. The old hall, built by Bulgarian teams with the assistance from across the world, following the devastating 1963 earthquake in Skopje, is undergoing...
Culture 18.07.23 | 10:47

Screening of “What is a woman” by Matt Walsh in Skopje

The Eleusa Foundation and the Coalition to protect the children will organize a screening of the movie What is a woman, by American conservative activist Matt Walsh. The movie already had a number of screeninigs across Macedonia, attended by entire families and religious and political leaders. It exposed...
Culture 14.07.23 | 16:54

The clock tower of Bitola declared a site of historic importance

The historic clock tower of Bitola was declared today by the Government to be one of the sites of highest cultural and societal importance. 33 meters tall, the tower dominates the surrounding and is the main landmark of Bitola. It was built in 1830, at the heart of the bazaar – across the church...
Culture 11.07.23 | 21:26

Elisaveta and Oliver will be this years’ Galicnik bride and groom

Elisaveta Buloska and Oliver Andreevski have been selected as the bride and groom at this years’ Galicnik wedding. The event recreates the weddings of the now largely depopulated village of Galicnik in western Macedonia – once an important cultural center. The ceremony includes a number of...
Culture 05.07.23 | 16:06

Macedonian Philharmonic performs in Croatia and Montenegro

The Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra performed in the capital of Montenegro – Podgorica – on Tuesday evening, and in Dubrovnik, Croatia on July 6th. In Podgorica, the orchestra featured the “Pajdushko Oro” by the Macedonian composer Filip Ivanov and Beethoven’s 4th Symphony....
Culture 03.07.23 | 21:18

Promenade exhibition honors Aco Shopov and marks the Skopje earthquake

An art exhibition is being held in Skopje in remembrance of the devastating 1963 earthquake as well as the famous poet Aco Shopov. The art exhibition is titled “Skopje’s urban stories” and it’s honoring the centennial of the birth of famous writer Aco Shopov, and 60 years since...
Culture 28.06.23 | 08:49

Kostadinovska-Stojchevska and Pejčinović-Burić: Cultural exchange a priority in EU accession process

Non-discrimination, diversity, inclusion and modern issues raised by digitization were the topics discussed at Tuesday’s meeting between Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), Marija Pejčinović-Burić. At the meeting, according...
Culture 24.06.23 | 21:54

Zubin Mehta to give concert performance alongside Belgrade Philharmonic in Skopje

As part of the Open Balkan initiative, the Belgrade Philharmonic led by maestro Zubin Mehta gave a concert performance on Saturday at the Macedonian Philharmonic. Mehta and the Belgrade Philharmonic orchestra showcased special performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Berlioz’s Symphonie...
Culture 23.06.23 | 09:10

Conservation of the “Palace” at the archeological site Bilazora near Sveti Nikole

At the archeologic site Belazora near Sveti Nikole, eastern Macedonia, there is an ongoing conservation of the “King’s Palace”, conducted by teams of archeologists from the Museum of Shtip and the Philosophy Faculty from Skopje, wherein the Department of Architecture operates. Professor...
Culture 21.06.23 | 08:28

The National Institution Jazz Orchestra will be accommodated in the National Opera and Ballet building by the year-end

The newly-formed national institution Jazz Orchestra will have a new permanent address at the National Opera and Ballet, Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska Stojchevska said on Tuesday. The Government has decided to allocate nearly 500m2 in the building of the National Opera and Ballet, with the...
Culture 19.06.23 | 23:45

Minister of Culture: With TEHO the Macedonian culture and identity become part of the European cultural values

The Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska – Stojchevska addressed the Monday press-conference in Tetovo, on the occasion of this year’s edition of the most significant event dedicated to chorus music in the country, TEHO 2023. This year the festival, a member of the European Chorus Association,...
Culture 06.06.23 | 19:23

The world famous opera diva Angela Gheorghiu will open the 63rd edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival

The opera diva, soprano Angela Gheorghiu from Romania on July 12 will open this year’s 63rd edition of the Festival Ohrid Summer, accompanied by the Orchestra of the Macedonian National Opera and Ballet, directed by the Romanian conductor Teodorashku Artamanov. “Angela Gheorghiu is considered...
Culture 02.06.23 | 12:38

With the premiere of “Piargy” begins the 13th edition of the Philosophical Film Festival

With the premiere of the film Piargy by Ivo Trajkov the 13th edition of the Philosophic Film Festival begins on Friday. The Director Trajkov is one of the Festival’s exclusive guests, and the audience will have the opportunity to debate the film with him. As an overture to the Festival, there...
Culture 15.04.23 | 17:31

Culture Minister Kostadinovska showed up for an important event in Jerusalem in casual clothes

Culture Minister Bisera Kostadinovska – Stojcevska was criticized for her inappropriate attire as part of the delegation that went to Jerusalem to receive the holy flame for Easter. Kostadinovska showed up in jeans and sneakers, often having her hand in her pockets. She is part of the delegation...
Culture 10.04.23 | 20:36

The Bechtel highway may damage the unique treasures of the Ohrid region

A section of the corridor highways, that are supposed to be built by the American Bechtel company, goes through  protected areas of Ohrid, writes Nova Makedonija. The paper reports that this could further complicate the project, for which the US company is pushing for extensive changes to the Macedonian...
Culture 08.04.23 | 19:15

Archaeologists will protest against the threat the Bechtel project presents for ancient sites

The Macedonian Archaeological Association will protest on Monday against the planned set of “Bechtel laws”, meant to facilitate the no-bid contract for construction of highways along the east-west corridor. Among various financial perks and exemptions, the laws provide that, if during the...
Culture 29.03.23 | 12:03

Austrian President Van der Bellen and Culture Minister Kostadinovska-Stojcevska in Skopje’s Old Bazaar

Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen, who is paying an official visit to Macedonia, strolled late Tuesday through Skopje’s Old Bazaar, accompanied by Culture Minister Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska. President Van der Bellen and Minister Kostadinovska-Stojchevska paid a visit to...
Macedonia Culture 23.03.23 | 11:17

Macedonian language lectureship in Paris to mark its 50th anniversary with an international symposium

The Macedonian language lectureship in Paris, which is the oldest and has existed for 50 years, will mark its anniversary today with an international symposium at the prestigious National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in the French capital. As the International Seminar on...
Culture 23.03.23 | 10:21

Jazz Music Orchestra national institution to be established

The Government decided Tuesday to establish national institution Jazz Music Orchestra in Republic of Macedonia-Skopje. The institution is expected to create a high-quality Macedonian jazz product, setting new criteria and higher standards on the Macedonian jazz scene, making it unique in the country...
Culture 21.03.23 | 09:49

Pendarovski to address international symposium in honour of Aco Šopov at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

President Stevo Pendarovski on Tuesday at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris is to deliver opening remarks at an international symposium in honour of Aco Šopov, an event which is part of the national programme “2023, Year of homage to Aco Šopov,“ held under the patronage of Macedonian President,...
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