Embassy of Sweden in Skopje

Good meeting earlier today with 🇲🇰Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski, reviewing the cooperation over the past year here in Skopje and the progress achieved as partners in Europe 🇪🇺 and allies in .

We reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening both the political dialogue and the broader cooperation that underpins our excellent bilateral relations, including as regards economic cooperation, security and defence, where the Minister and the Ambassador Ola Sohlström compared notes on the preparations for the NATO Summit in Ankara on 7-8 July.

In this spirit, Ambassador Sohlström presented Minister Mucunski with a Swedish football jersey, symbolizing friendship and inviting him to join 🇸🇪 during the ⚽.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Mid Sweden Uni 🇸🇪 and their partners from South East European University (SEEU) 🇲🇰.

We were happy to hear about their collaboration within ChallengeEU European University Alliance, and learn more about their inspiring ambitions to develop a joint diploma in entrepreneurship and innovation.

This initiative is yet another great example of 🇲🇰🤝🇸🇪 connectivity, fostering stronger ties and innovative opportunities for students, businesses and institutions alike.
with Ola Sohlström

STORIES OF CHANGE: Andreja Popovik in North Macedonia turns his passion for gaming into new opportunities.
With years of experience in creative work, Andreja was ready to enter the gaming industry — but lacked the right opportunity.
Through connections supported by MUGI and the RECONOMY programme implemented by Helvetas and funded by Sweden, he secured his first professional role as a UI/UX designer in gaming, giving him the confidence to launch his own studio.
Today, Andreja works across game development, UI/UX design, and mentoring, while helping create pathways for more local talent to join the gaming industry.

The Embassy was proud to walk with Skopje Pride this evening together with
🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ ⚧️ 🇸🇪

Getting ready to cheer for Sweden tomorrow Saturday 20 June?
We are set for the cheering mood with a "Let's go Sweden" Swedish sport cheers playlist on 👇
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Hu6MthRTa6DgZfQG949TZ?si=HiMmW2-8TR6WT0GYwnL3xQ

🇸🇪🇲🇰 Congratulations to mezzo-soprano Milanka Noveska on receiving an artistic scholarship from the Ingrid and Oskar Falkman Foundation, presented at the historic Drottningholm Palace Theatre by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden.
We are delighted to see talented individuals like Milanka building bridges between Sweden and North Macedonia through culture, creativity, and excellence. Her success is a testament not only to her remarkable talent and dedication, but also to the rich artistic potential that North Macedonia has to offer.
People-to-people connections are at the heart of the strong and friendly relations between our two countries. Through artists, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and many others who live, work, study, and create across borders, Sweden and North Macedonia continue to grow closer and learn from one another.
Milanka’s achievement is a wonderful example of how cultural exchange enriches both our societies and strengthens the lasting ties between our peoples.
We wish her every success in her continued international career and upcoming performances.
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Milanka Noveska Gustavsson Mezzosoprano

СРЕЌНА СУМ ШТО ШВЕДСКАТА КРАЛИЦА МИ ДОДЕЛИ УМЕТНИЧКА СТИПЕНДИЈА, ВЕЛИ МЕЦОСОПРАНОТ МИЛАНКА НОВЕСКА Мецосопранот Миланка Новеска од Охрид повторно е добитничка на стипендија од Кралството Шведска. Таа ја доби стипендијата од Фондацијата „Ингрид и Оскар Фалкман.....

Flower wreaths 🌸, joyful dancing 💃, and (way up north) a sun that never sets ☀ – it must be Midsummer's Eve in Sweden!

Rooted in ancient pagan traditions, Midsummer celebrates summer solstice – the longest day of the year.
In Sweden, the celebration always occurs on the Friday during 19-25 June. This year it is today 19 June 🌼

A key part of the festivities is dancing around the maypole ('midsommarstång' in Swedish), often accompanied by traditional songs, and laughter not the least! 🕺💃

Other cherished customs include picking wildflowers 💐 and placing them under your pillow to dream of your future love 💭💖, wearing flower crowns, and enjoying classic Midsummer foods: pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with dill and soured cream and chives, and to finish, strawberries of course!

🌸🇸🇪 Glad midsommar! Wishing everyone a joyful Midsummer! 🇸🇪🌸

Photos via imagebank.sweden.se:
Oscar Olsson/TT, Ulf Palm/TT, Anna Hållams, Carolina Romare, Vilhelm Stokstad, Carolina Romare, Plattform/Scandinav, Simon Paulin, Christian Ferm/Folio, Ulf Palm/TT