# Turkish cultural and linguistic events in Skopje

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-cultural-and-linguistic-events-in-skopje
> Updated: 2026-11-07T14:32:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-hosts-balar-culture-and-thought-days

### 2026-11-05: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/symposium-on-turkish-language-teaching-begins-in-skopje

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