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, […]

FSK at the Slovenian Book Days

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. marec ― On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection, a discussion entitled “The Slovenian Novel in the Slavic Context” will take place as part of the programme of the Slovenian Book Days. Former coordinator and editor of the collection Sara Špelec will be in conversation with FSK Director Andreja Rihter and […]

Slovenian Flute Orchestra Celebrates a Successful Regional Tour

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. marec ― The Slovenian Flute Orchestra has successfully concluded its international tour The Balkan Road Trip, which offered audiences across the region a diverse, dynamic, and artistically refined musical experience. The tour represents an important step in the international promotion of Slovenian musical creativity and contributes to strengthening cultural dialogue in Southeast Europe. The concert journey began […]

Skopje Marks the 20th Anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels Project

Forum slovanskih kultur, 18. marec ― On 27 February 2026, the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection was celebrated at the National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Skopje. The ceremony was opened by the library’s director, Jovica Nikčevski, who highlighted the institution’s role as a guardian and promoter of literary heritage, as well as the project’s importance […]

ŽIVA 2026 – Deadline Extended to 30 March!

Forum slovanskih kultur, 9. marec ― All institutions interested in applying for the ŽIVA Award are hereby informed that the application deadline has been extended until 30 March 2026. Until then, applications are accepted in all categories: Best Slavic Museum, Best Slavic Heritage Site, and the category open to institutions outside the Slavic world – Excellence Diploma for the Preservation of […]

The Balkan Road Trip – A Musical Journey Across the Balkans

Forum slovanskih kultur, 6. marec ― The tour of the Slovenian Flute Orchestra, titled The Balkan Road Trip, offers a diverse and dynamic musical journey featuring works by Slovenian composers from different generations—from the Renaissance master Jacobus Gallus to contemporary composers such as Leon Firšt and Anže Rozman, among others. The programme is further enriched by one composition from each of […]

Festival of Slavic Literature Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Collection 100 Slavic Novels (DUPLICATE)

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. februar ― To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the collection 100 Slavic Novels and the Fifth Festival of Slavic Literature, a rich literary program will take place from April 14 to 16 in Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje. This anniversary edition of the festival is dedicated to two decades of the collection’s development, with special emphasis on its […]

PIRANOVA 2026 – Museum Lab No. 1: Interpretation through Words and Technology

Forum slovanskih kultur, 24. februar ― The 17th International Summer School of Museology will take place in Koper, 25–27 May 2026. This year’s edition focuses on the interpretation of cultural heritage through words and technology, addressing both narrative and digital approaches to museum interpretation. The programme will include lectures, discussions, hands-on workshops, and a professional study excursion to Trieste. It will […]

ŽIVA and HIM 2026 in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 24. februar ― In the autumn of 2026, Bled will host two major international events in the fields of museology and cultural heritage. ŽIVA Awards – 30 September–3 October 2026 The main event of the autumn programme, taking place from 30 September to 3 October, will be the 12th ŽIVA Conference and Awards Ceremony, an international platform connecting […]

ŽIVA 2026 – Last Chance to Apply!

Forum slovanskih kultur, 24. februar ― The application period for the ŽIVA Award is coming to a close. The deadline for submission is 10 March 2026, so we invite all interested museums and heritage institutions to take advantage of this final opportunity to participate. The ŽIVA Award 2026 is the central project of the Forum of Slavic Cultures and represents one […]

Festival of Slavic Literature Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Collection 100 Slavic Novels

Forum slovanskih kultur, 23. februar ― To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the collection 100 Slavic Novels and the Fifth Festival of Slavic Literature, a rich literary program will take place from April 14 to 16 in Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje. This anniversary edition of the festival is dedicated to two decades of the collection’s development, with special emphasis on its […]
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