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 […]
The Balkan Road Trip – A Musical Journey Across the Balkans
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
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
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 2026 – Last Chance to Apply!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]