# Skopje Fortress redevelopment and cultural concerns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-fortress-redevelopment-and-cultural-concerns > Updated: 2026-10-10T19:43:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced a government plan to transform the Skopje Fortress into a major tourist attraction, providing financial and logistical support to improve the site’s functionality and appearance. This initiative is intended to enhance the city’s cultural offerings in preparation for the ‘Skopje – European Capital of Culture’ designation. Following this announcement, the Alliance for Albanians (ASH) raised concerns regarding the museum projects at the fortress. While the organization supports the restoration of the monument, it warned against the “potential marginalization of Albanian history and language.” ASH has called for the use of the Albanian language in all signage and digital materials, the involvement of Albanian historians in the design process, and a commitment to historical presentations based strictly on scientific and archaeological evidence. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Skopje Fortress museum projects spark concerns over Albanian history The Alliance for Albanians warns that museum projects at the Skopje Fortress risk marginalizing Albanian history and language, demanding scientific accuracy and linguistic inclusion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-fortress-museum-projects-spark-concerns-over-albanian-history ### 2026-10-10: Skopje Fortress to undergo transformation into major tourist attraction Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced plans to transform the Skopje Fortress into a major tourist attraction through government-supported functional and aesthetic improvements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-fortress-to-undergo-transformation-into-major-tourist-attraction --- Cite as: Skopje Fortress redevelopment and cultural concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-fortress-redevelopment-and-cultural-concerns