Piranova 2026 Will Explore Ways of Interpreting Heritage
From 25 to 27 May, Koper will host the 17th edition of the International Summer School of Museology – PIRANOVA 2026, organised by the Forum of Slavic Cultures, the European Museum Academy, the Regional Museum Koper, and the Municipality of Koper. This year’s edition will focus on different approaches to interpreting cultural heritage – exploring […]
Program Highlights for 2026: Festivals, Anniversaries, and International Dialogue
For the Forum of Slavic Cultures, 2026 will be marked by a series of important anniversaries, rich programs, and strengthened international cooperation in the fields of literature, cultural heritage, and museology. A year of intensive creative dialogue, encounters, and joint reflection on contemporary cultural challenges lies ahead. We will begin the spring in a festive […]
New Title in the 100 Slavic Novels Collection
In the 100 Slavic Novels collection, we announce the publication of new novel Pijavke (Leeches) by David Albahari, a Serbian writer, translator, and academic regarded as one of the most respected and influential authors of the late 20th century. Translated by Mateja Komel Snoj, Pijavke is a historical novel about the Jewish community in Zemun […]
Step onto Ljubka’s Trail
Dear lovers of culture, literature, and unique experiences, step onto Ljubka’s Trail – a unique cross-border cultural-tourist and iterary trail that you can explore on foot or by bike. On this literary excursion through the Goriška region, nature, culture, and the rich literary heritage of the area intertwine in a picturesque landscape. Inspired by the […]
FSK Hosts Traditional New Year’s Meeting
The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) held its traditional New Year’s meeting with partners at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ljubljana. Guests were welcomed by FSK Director Dr. Andreja Rihter and the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria, Krassimir Bojanov. In her opening address, Dr. Rihter presented the Forum’s key projects for […]
LUV Fest with Special Guided Tour on History of Love
Just as rulers and states have changed throughout history, so too have the social rules and customs that determined how we were allowed—and not allowed—to love. Join us for a very special guided tour at Villa Zlatica, where we will explore the background of the complex social rules that once strictly dictated the behavior of […]
A Note of Gratitude on the Farewell of the Production V agoniji
Over the past three years, we have hosted 75 evenings of the exceptional theatrical production V agoniji (In Agony) at Villa Zlatica. Directed by Nina Šorak and based on the play by Miroslav Krleža, this performance—created for an audience of just 20 spectators—has repeatedly captivated viewers through its powerful artistic expression, the uniqueness of the theatrical setting, […]
Happy Holidays and our best wishes for the New Year!
As the year comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your cooperation, support, and for helping us create a space that connects Slavic cultures and presents them to the world. May the new year bring you good health, peace, and inspiration for new shared projects. Happy Holidays and our best […]
Živa Awards 2026 – Applications Now Open!
The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Živa Awards 2026, honouring outstanding achievements in the preservation and promotion of Slavic cultural heritage. The Živa Award, established in 2012, is an international cultural platform that connects Slavic museums and institutions, fostering collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and […]
Visit Our Online Bookstore and Treat Someone to a Book
Step into the rich world of Slavic literature and find the perfect gift for any occasion as you treat your loved ones—and yourself—to unforgettable reads from the 100 Slavic Novels collection and other publications by the Forum of Slavic Cultures. Explore the selection and purchase your favorites in our online shop.
Ljubka’s Trail Unveiled in Solkan
In Solkan, the cross-border project Ljubkina pot (Ljubka’s Trail), funded by the European Union as part of the Interreg programme, concluded with the symbolic unveiling of a monument dedicated to Pavlina Pajk, the first Slovenian novelist. The project was developed in collaboration with the Forum of Slavic Cultures, the Lojze Bratuž Cultural Center in Gorizia, and the […]
Treat Someone to a Book
The FSK’s holiday book sale is in full swing and will run until 31 January 2026. Treat your loved ones and yourself with books from the 100 Slavic Novels collection and other Forum of Slavic Cultures publications. Visit us at Villa Zlatica in Ljubljana, call 040 835 775, email us at info@fsk.si or go to our […]
With Slavs at the Table Triumphs at Prestigious Gourmand Awards in Riyadh
Janez Bogataj’s book S Slovani za mizo (With Slavs at the Table) has received the prestigious title Best of the Best – Slovenia in the World at the Gourmand Awards ceremony in Riyadh. The book, published in 2015 by the Forum of Slavic Cultures, was honored during an on-stage announcement at the Saudi Food Festival […]
Unveiling the Monument to Pavlina Pajk
A unique cross-border literary trail of poetry and equality, dedicated to the poet Ljubka Šorli, also runs through Solkan. Pavlina Pajk, one of the authors featured on this trail, lived and worked here for a time. We are therefore pleased to invite you to the ceremonial unveiling of a monument dedicated to her, which will […]
FSK at the Pula Book Fair(y)
For the seventh consecutive year, the Forum of Slavic Cultures participated in the Pula Book Fair(y). The Slavic Garden program featured Armenian writer Narine Abgaryan and Antoni Libera from Poland. Narine Abgaryan, who writes in Russian, spoke with Ivana Peruško, curator of the Slavic Garden program, about her novel Simon, which was published in Croatian […]
The Ljubka’s Trail Project Came to a Ceremonial Conclusion
On November 26, 2025, the Lojze Bratuž Cultural Center in Gorizia hosted the closing concert of the Ljubkina pot project, entitled Ljubkina pot – Song of the Landscape and Memory, featuring more than 80 young singers from Slovenia and Italy. The concert featured youth choirs accompanied by live instrumental music. The stage featured a combined youth […]
The Slavic Garden program returns to the Pula Book Fair
On December 4 and 5 the FSK is presenting the Slavic Garden program in collaboration with the Pula Book Fair(y) for the seventh consecutive year, featuring writers from Slavic countries. Join us on December 5 at 6 PM, when we host a discussion with Slovenian writer Goran Vojnović in collaboration with Ljubljana Reads! Explore the […]
Invitation to the Gala Closing Concert
You are cordially invited to the concert “Ljubkina pot – pesem pokrajine in spomina” (Ljubka’s Trail – Song of the Landscape and Memory) The concert will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Lojze Bratuž Cultural Center. The event is being organized as part of the cross-border Interreg SPF Italy–Slovenia […]
ŽIVA Award – Conference on Slavic Heritage and Innovations in Museology
This year’s ŽIVA Awards ceremony, held on October 10 in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, brought many new features and highlighted the outstanding achievements of museums and institutions dedicated to preserving Slavic heritage. The main winners were the Croatian Museum of Natural History in Zagreb – as the best Slavic Museum – and the NI Institute […]
International Colloquium on Intangible Cultural Heritage
On November 6, 2025, the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO organized an international expert colloquium entitled Interactive Exhibitions and Digital Curation of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Museums. The event, held at Villa Zlatica in Ljubljana, brought […]
Opening of Ljubka’s Trail in Tolmin
On November 21, 2025, Ljubka’s Trail was officially opened at the cemetery church of St. Urh. The trail follows the life, artistic journey, and historical legacy of Ljubka Šorli, as well as other women writers who have left a significant mark on the Goriška region. This new, widely accessible themed cultural route is part of […]
The Women Writers Route and FSK Receive Award for Inspiring Practice for the Second Time in a Row
The Women Writers Route received an award for good practice for the second time in a row at the Annual Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. At the recently concluded forum, which took place in Cappadocia, Turkey, representatives of the Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes, […]
The Fourth Festival of Slavic Literature is Behind Us
From September 30 to October 8, the fourth Festival of Slavic Literature took place, held for the first time in three cities – Ljubljana, Nova Gorica, and Maribor. The main guests of this year’s festival were Serbian writer and director Vida Ognjenović and Croatian author Nada Gašić, who are also included in the collection of […]
International Colloquium: Interactive Exhibitions and Digital Curation of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Museums
On 6 November 2025, an international professional colloquium on Interactive Exhibitions and Digital Curation of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Museums will take place in Ljubljana, organized by the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the The Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO in Sofia. […]
Meeting between Andreja Rihter and the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of North Macedonia in Skopje
In the spirit of long-standing cooperation between the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and North Macedonia, FSK Director Andreja Rihter met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of North Macedonia, Zoran Ljutkov, in Skopje on 16 October. The meeting took place in an open and collaborative atmosphere, reaffirming their shared commitment […]
The Winners of the Živa 2025 Award
Between 8 and 11 October 2025, the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) celebrated the 11th edition of the Živa Award with an international conference and the announcement of the winners in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event was held under the auspices of Nikola Selaković, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Serbia and President […]
The Fourth Festival of Slavic Literatures in Full Swing
Yesterday, the fourth Festival of Slavic Literature began with an introductory event—a discussion with Serbian writer and director Vida Ognjenović and a presentation of her novel House of Dead Scents. The event was opened with a welcome address by FSK director Dr. Andreja Rihter. In her speech, she recalled the beginnings of the collection 100 […]
Winners of the Heritage in Motion 2025
Budapest, September 26, 2025 – The Heritage in Motion 2025 Award Ceremony took place at the Money Museum, in the framework of the European Museum Academy (EMA) Annual Conference. The evening was marked by excitement and celebration as the best digital achievements in cultural heritage were honored. Now in its 11th edition, Heritage in Motion […]
The 4th Festival of Slavic Literature
From September 30 to October 8, Ljubljana, Maribor, and Nova Gorica will come alive with Slavic literature, stories, and creative dialogue. The main guests of this year’s festival are two renowned authors: Croatian writer Nada Gašić (Voda, pajčevina) and Serbian writer and director Vida Ognjenović (Hiša mrtvih vonjav). Their novels are part of the prestigious […]
Živa Award Ceremony on 8-12 October 25 in Trebinje
The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) is delighted to announce the 11th edition of the Živa Awards and Conference. For over a decade, the Živa Award has celebrated outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting Slavic cultural heritage, while building a vibrant network of more than 210 museums and heritage sites across 13 Slavic countries. Named […]
Heritage in Motion Award Ceremony – 26 September 2025
The European Museum Academy and the Forum of Slavic Cultures warmly invite you to the Heritage in Motion Award Ceremony, taking place on: – 26 September 2025 at 7 pm CET – Heritage in Motion Award Ceremony, Money Museum, Budapest; – 27 September 2025 – Workshop on emerging technologies in heritage preservation and […]
Finalists of HIM 25 Are Announced
We are delighted to announce the finalists of the Heritage in Motion Award 2025. The winners of each category, as well as the overall winner of Heritage in Motion, will be revealed during the Award Ceremony on 26 September at the Money Museum in Budapest, held within the framework of the European Museum Academy Conference. […]
A New Release in the 100 Slavic Novels Series
A fresh addition to the 100 Slavic Novels series has just arrived: the Slovenian translation of Serbian author Vida Ognjenović’s novel The House of Dead Scents, translated by award-winning translator Aleksandra Rekar, recipient of the prestegious Sovre award. The novel follows Gedeon Volni, a collector of rare bottles and fragrances in a provincial Vojvodina town, […]
Festival of Slavic Literatures – Fourth Edition
The Festival of Slavic Literature will begin for the fourth time this year and will run from September 30 to October 8. This year’s distinguished guests are Serbian writer Vida Ognjenović and Croatian author Nada Gašić. Festival audiences will have the opportunity to engage with the writers and their works, including Ognjenović’s novel The House […]
Živa 2025 in Trebinje – The City of Sun, Wine, and Cultural Heritage
Trebinje, a city in the far south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, just thirty kilometres from the Adriatic Sea, will host the 11th edition of the Živa Award and Conference from 8 to 12 October 2025. For more than a decade, the Živa Award has been recognizing excellence in the preservation and promotion of Slavic cultural […]
Ljubka’s Trail – A Training Session
As part of the Ljubka’s Trail project, the Forum of Slavic Cultures and the Lojze Bratuž Cultural Centre are establishing a new cross-border walking, hiking, and cycling trail dedicated to the poet Ljubka Šorli and her literary predecessors and contemporaries. The project is supported by the Interreg Italy–Slovenia Small Projects Fund and is included in […]
Translators of Slovenian Literature Return to Villa Zlatica
For the fifth consecutive year, Villa Zlatica hosted the opening ceremony of the 15th International Translation Seminar of Slovenian Literature, organized by the Slovenian Book Agency and the Slovenian Literary Translators’ Association, in cooperation with the Forum of Slavic Cultures, the City of Ljubljana, and the Creative Europe program. At the opening event on August […]
Reminder: Applications for Živa 2025 Are Still Open – Conference and Award Ceremony in Preparation
Applications for the Živa Award 2025 conference and ceremony are now open! Preparations for this year’s, already the eleventh edition of the award, taking place under the theme Echoes of Heritage and the Future of Museums, are in full swing. The event will be hosted by the historic city of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina […]
Great Response to HIM 2025 Call
We are thrilled to announce that the call for submissions for the 2025 edition of Heritage in Motion closed with great success! We received a high number of entries — diverse, innovative, and of outstanding quality — from all over the world. The international jury is now at work reviewing the projects to select this year’s most […]
Radio Adaptation of the Performance In Search of the Lost Language
After successfully completing the sold-out radio production of In Agony, based on Miroslav Krleža’s themes and co-produced by the Society of Two and the Forum of Slavic Cultures, we are thrilled to announce our next project: a radio adaptation of In Search of the Lost Language, in close collaboration with the ARS programme of Radio […]
Heritage in Motion 2025: Award Ceremony to Take Place in September in Budapest
The call for entries for the Heritage in Motion 2025 Awards, organized by the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the European Museum Academy (EMA), has officially closed. The competition promotes innovative use of multimedia in the interpretation of cultural heritage and is aimed at projects that present heritage in a contemporary and accessible way […]
Summer Guided Tours: The History of Love
Love and complex relationships have always been an inevitable part of our lives, shaped by rules that have changed throughout history, just like rulers and countries. We invite you to join us on a special guided tour of Villa Zlatica, where we will explore how love shaped the life stories of such important figures as […]
Lively Events at Villa Zlatica
In June, Villa Zlatica came alive in the summer, offering visitors a series of carefully prepared programmes to celebrate important cultural anniversaries and to bring visitors closer to the legacy of the former Mayor of Ljubljana, Ivan Hribar. On the occasion of World Art Nouveau Day, on 10 June, we once again organised a themed […]
FSK with the project Ljubka’s Trail at the Academy of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
The FSK took part in the 12th Training Academy for Cultural Routes, which took place in and around Torres Vedras, Portugal, from 11 to 13 June. The European Institute of Cultural Routes, Luxembourg, organised the event in cooperation with Destination Napoleon, Iter Vitis and the Portuguese representatives of the Historic Café Routes. This year’s academy, […]
Join Us for the ŽIVA 2025 Award Ceremony in Trebinje!
The Forum of Slavic Cultures proudly announces the opening of registration for this year’s 11th edition of the Živa Awards, themed Echoes of Heritage and the Future of Museums. The event will take place from October 8 to 12, 2025, in the historic city of Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. For over a decade, the Živa […]
Heritage in Motion 2025: Deadline Extended to 30 June
The Forum of Slavic Cultures and the European Museum Academy are pleased to announce that the deadline for applications to the Heritage in Motion 2025 award has been extended to 30 June 2025. The Heritage in Motion award celebrates innovative and impactful digital projects that contribute to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of cultural heritage. […]
Villa Zlatica Exceptionally Closed on 14. 6. 25
We kindly inform you that Villa Zlatica will be exceptionally closed to visitors on Saturday, 14 June. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and kindly invite you to visit us on another day. Villa Zlatica is regularly open on Fridays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Visits […]
The 16th edition of Piranova, the International Summer School of Museology, has come to a close
From 25 to 28 May, the Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the Regional Museum Koper, the European Museum Academy and the Goriški Museum, organised the international summer school of museology Piranova. This year’s sixteenth edition bore the title Expanding Horizons: Echoes of Heritage in the Future of Museums. The programme took place in […]
International Translation Seminar returns to Villa Zlatica in August!
We are pleased to announce that this year’s International Translation Seminar of Slovenian Literature, organized by the Public Agency for Books of the Republic of Slovenia, will once again take place. This marks the fifteenth consecutive year, with its opening event to be held for the fifth time at Villa Zlatica on August 18, 2025. […]
FSK with the project Ljubka’s Trail at the Academy of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
The 12th edition of the Training Academy on Cultural Routes will be held in Torres Vedras, Portugal, from 11 to 13 June 2025. This year’s edition will be dedicated to the theme “Cooperation and Cultural Routes” and is being organised by the European Institute of Cultural Routes, in collaboration with the Cultural Routes of the […]
Suzana Tratnik and the 100 Slavic Novels Collection at the Prague Book Fair
Prague, 16 May 2025 – After several years, the Forum of Slavic Cultures presented itself once again at the Prague Book Fair World of Book (Svět knihy). With the support of the Slovenian Book Agency, the Forum organised a meeting with the writer Suzana Tratnik, moderated by the Czech translator and Slovene studies specialist Radek […]
Submit Your Digital Heritage Project to Heritage in Motion 2025 by June 15!
Time is running out to showcase your innovative digital or multimedia project to a global audience! The Heritage in Motion 2025 Awards are accepting submissions until June 15, 2025 – don’t miss the opportunity to gain international recognition for your work in cultural heritage. Heritage in Motion (HIM) is an esteemed international award that celebrates […]
The 16th PIRANOVA Summer School Begins
Koper, 25-28 May – The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in collaboration with the European Museum Academy and the Koper Regional Museum, is organizing the 16th PIRANOVA International Summer School of Museology. This year’s event will be held from 25 to 28 May 2025 at the Koper Regional Museum. The Summer School continues to uphold its […]
LUV Festival and History of Love in Vila Zlatica
Just as rulers and states have changed throughout history, so too have the social rules and customs that determined how we were allowed—and not allowed—to love. Join us for a very special guided tour at Villa Zlatica, where we will explore the background of the complex social rules that once strictly dictated the behavior of […]