Myth and Memory – ŽIVA 2026 in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 9. junij ― Registration is now open for the ŽIVA 2026 conference and award ceremony. The 12th edition of the ŽIVA Award, titled Myth and Memory in the Slavic Cultural Space, will take place from 30 September to 3 October 2026 in Bled, where striking natural landscapes meet cultural heritage. Bled – with its lake, island, and castle […]

Deadline for HIM 2026 Applications Extended to 20 June

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the European Museum Academy (EMA) announce that the application deadline for the international Heritage in Motion (HIM) Award 2026 has been extended until 20 June 2026. Heritage in Motion is one of the leading international awards in the field of digital and audiovisual interpretation of cultural heritage. Since […]

On Interpretation in Museums – The 17th PIRANOVA Concluded

Forum slovanskih kultur, 29. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the Regional Museum Koper, the European Museum Academy (EMA), and the LETS Museum of Literature in Trieste, organized the 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA in Koper between 25 and 28 May. This year’s edition was held under the title Museum Laboratory No. 1: Interpretation with […]

Bled in the Spirit of Heritage – ŽIVA 2026 is Coming

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. maj ― The call for the ŽIVA Award 2026 has concluded with an outstanding response. In recent months, jury visits have taken place, and attention is now gradually turning to the central event of this year’s edition – the 12th ŽIVA Conference and Award Ceremony, which will take place in Bled, Slovenia, from 30 September to 3 […]

Women Writers Route Connects: Dr. Andreja Rihter Visits the Museum of Literature in Warsaw

Forum slovanskih kultur, 24. maj ― Dr. Andreja Rihter visited the Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature in Warsaw, where, within the framework of the Council of Europe Cultural Route Women Writers Route, she met with the institution’s leadership and learned more about its activities in preserving and presenting literary heritage. The Women Writers Route, one of the Council of Europe’s Cultural […]

Presentation of the book Bold and Borderless at BOOKWEEK in Gorizia

Forum slovanskih kultur, 22. maj ― As part of the BOOKWEEK festival in Gorizia, a presentation of the trilingual anthology of women writers from the Goriška region Bold and Borderless will take place on Saturday, 13 June, at 15:15. The book will be presented by its editor, Dr. Katja Mihurko, together with representatives of the Ljubkina pot project, within which the […]

Culture as a Bridge: Forum of Slavic Cultures at the SC IWC 70 Meeting in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 20. maj ― The 70th regular meeting of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission (SC IWC 70) took place in Bled from 27 April to 8 May 2026. The event brought together 150 experts from 45 countries to Slovenia. It highlighted the importance of international cooperation, scientific diplomacy, and the connection of different cultures in addressing […]

Forum of Slavic Cultures at the Prague Book Fair

Forum slovanskih kultur, 18. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures was once again represented this year at the international book fair Book World in Prague (Svět knihy Praha) as part of the CEEBM (Central and East European Book Market) programme, where it participated for the second consecutive year alongside representatives of the Central and East European book scene. At the […]

PIRANOVA – the 17th International Summer School of Museology will begin soon

Forum slovanskih kultur, 12. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the European Museum Academy, the Koper Regional Museum, and the LETS Museum – Literature Trieste, is organising the 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA, which will take place from 25 to 27 May 2026 at the Koper Regional Museum and conclude with an excursion to Trieste. […]

In Her Footsteps – A Series of Conversations with Contemporary Interpreters of Zofka Kveder’s Ideas

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. april ― In the Year of Zofka Kveder, we have prepared a series of conversations titled In Her Footsteps, held in the garden of Villa Zlatica. Katja Mihurko will be in conversation with contemporary women who carry forward the ideas of the writer. Zofka Kveder was a pioneer in the Slovenian cultural space in many respects. As […]

A Discussion on Slovenian and Slavic Novels on World Book Day

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. april ― On World Book Day, a discussion titled “The Slovenian Novel in the Slavic Context” took place as part of the Slovenian Book Days programme, organized by the Slovenian Writers’ Association. The event was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels series. The event featured Andreja Rihter, Director of FSK, and writer Jani […]

The Fifth Festival of Slavic Literatures Marking the 20th Anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels Collection

Forum slovanskih kultur, 23. april ― The fifth Festival of Slavic Literatures took place in Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje from 14 to 16 April 2026 and was ceremonially marked this year by the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection. As in previous years, the festival hosted established Slavic authors, translators, and literary scholars, reaffirming its role as an important […]

20 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrate World Book Day with Great Book Deals

Forum slovanskih kultur, 22. april ― On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated each year on April 23, the Forum of Slavic Cultures is marking a special milestone this year—the 20th anniversary of the popular collection 100 Slavic Novels. To celebrate this double occasion, we are launching a spring promotion that will run until the end of May. […]

A Night at Villa Zlatica

Forum slovanskih kultur, 22. april ― On the night of April 18–19, a truly special programme took place at Villa Zlatica. In cooperation with the Museum and Galleries of the City of Ljubljana, the Forum of Slavic Cultures created a unique cultural experience: a night at the museum for brave children. Accompanied by curator-educator Ema Marinčič and two experienced animators, a […]

ŽIVA 2026 Call Closes – Record Interest and an Autumn Gathering in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 31. marec ― The ŽIVA Award 2026 call for applications has now closed. This year’s response was exceptional – the highest number of applicants to date – confirming the growing recognition and importance of the ŽIVA Award as one of the leading international platforms for recognising excellence in the field of Slavic cultural heritage. In the coming months, […]

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