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Turkish cultural and linguistic events in Skopje

Overview

In early November 2026, Skopje, North Macedonia, hosted two significant cultural events involving Turkish institutions. The 5th International Symposium on Turkish Teaching and Turkology opened with a focus on “Folk Literature and Oral Culture in the Balkans.” The symposium, a collaboration between the Turkish Maarif Foundation, Tirana New York University, and the International Balkan University, featured discussions on the importance of the Turkish language to regional identity and foreign policy.

Following this, the Bağlar Culture and Thought Days commenced as part of the Balkans Literature Bus program. Organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, the event brought approximately 30 authors from Turkey to Skopje. The program aimed to promote literary connections across the region, with plans to extend the initiative to Sarajevo, Novi Pazar, and Prizren.

Entities

North Macedonia · Skopje · Alper Aktaş · Zulfikar Zejnulla · International Balkan University

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Skopje hosts Bağlar Culture and Thought Days

    The Bağlar Culture and Thought Days opened in Skopje, North Macedonia, featuring authors and officials as part of the YTB Balkans Literature Bus program.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Skopje hosts 5th International Symposium on Turkish Teaching and Turkology

    The 5th International Symposium on Turkish Teaching and Turkology has opened in Skopje, North Macedonia, focusing on linguistic heritage and academic cooperation in the Balkans.

Sources

haber1.com · haberler.com · shenja.tv · sondakika.com · ts.mk · tyb.org.tr · yenibalkan.com · zhurnal.mk