Skopje, 6 September 2023 (MIA) – On the occasion of September 8 – Independence Day, the Government is set to organize several solemn and cultural events and activities nationwide under the slogan “Herald of Freedom”.

On Thursday, September 7, a Solemn Academy – “32 Years of Independence” will be held at the Macedonian Philharmonic starting at 6:30pm. The event will be addressed by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski, and broadcast live on the Macedonian Radio Television and on the Government’s social media channels.

On Friday, September 8, at 10am, government delegation led by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski, composed of: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Political System and Inter-ethnic Relations Artan Grubi, Minister of Dense Slavjanka Petrovska, Minister of Interior Oliver Spasovski, and Minister of Health Fatmir Mexhiti, are to pay respects and lay flowers at the graves of Kiro Gligorov and Boris Trajkovski, former presidents of the country.

At 10:45am, Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski and Health Minister Fatmir Mexhiti, alongside the head of City General Hospital “8 September”, Dr. Hristijan Kostov, are set to attend a presentation of new equipment at the hospital.

The marking of Independence Day will continue in the City Park in Skopje, where units of the Army of North Macedonia and the Interior Ministry will hold demonstration exercises.

During the day, at the same location, all interested citizens will have a chance to participate in a series of sports activities organized in cooperation with the Youth and Sport Agency.

The event in the City Park will be attended by Prime Minister Kovachevski and members of the Government.

Additionally, the “Open Day for the Citizens” event is to begin at 11am, as part of which admission will be free in cultural institutions, museums, galleries and archaeological sites nationwide.

The National Opera and Ballet will hold a concert of renowned opera arias at the institution's plateau at 8pm.

As part of the Independence Day events, the Cinematheque of North Macedonia will screen two films of the most recent Macedonian production that have been loved by audiences and received numerous awards - Honeyland of Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov (6pm), followed by Secret Ingredient of Gjorche Stavreski (8pm).