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

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. […]

A Discussion on Slovenian and Slavic Novels on World Book Day

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 […]

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

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. […]

Museum Lab No. 1

The 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA 2026 will take place in Koper, Slovenia, from 25 to 27 May 2026. This year’s edition, titled Museum Lab No. 1: Interpretation through Words and Technology, will focus on questions of interpreting and communicating cultural heritage. This year’s Summer School will explore how museums tell stories about […]

FSK at the Slovenian Book Days

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 […]

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

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, […]

HIM Award 2026 Opens for Submissions – First HIM Festival in Bled

Submissions for the Heritage in Motion (HIM) Award 2026 open on 1 April 2026. The award is an international recognition of excellence in digital and audiovisual projects that interpret, preserve, or promote cultural and natural heritage. The opening of the call and the first HIM Festival in Bled were officially presented for the first time […]

HIM 2026 to Be Announced at [IN]VISIBLE Festival

The Call for the Heritage in Motion (HIM) Award 2026 will be officially announced at the [IN]VISIBLE Festival, taking place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) in Brussels. Alongside the announcement, the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the European Museum Academy (EMA) will also present the launch […]

ŽIVA 2026 – Deadline Extended to 30 March!

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 […]