<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nThe central celebration, \u201cEnjoy Europe in City Park<\/a>\u201d, took place on 9 May, where visitors enjoyed a wide range of activities \u2013 from an eco-business market, flea market, local food and activities organised by EU Member States, to a full-day music programme. The celebrations began in Bitola with a concert by the FAME\u2019S Orchestra and continued with a performance by Funk Shui<\/a> under the title \u201cEnjoy Europe with Music\u201d.<\/p>\n In Veles, through the \u201cGrowing Together<\/a>\u201d initiative, more than 3,000 seedlings were planted in the area surrounding Lake Mladost, while in Tetovo, the event \u201cEnjoy Europe with a Book<\/a>\u201d brought together literature enthusiasts through a book fair, author talks and activities for children. In \u0160tip<\/a>, organised by Europe House Strumica, young people from the region had the opportunity to explore the educational and professional opportunities offered by the European Union, while Struga hosted the cross-border cycling tour \u201cEnjoy Europe on the Move<\/a>\u201d around Lake Ohrid, connecting North Macedonia and Albania through sport and cooperation.<\/p>\n The Europe Day 2026 programme engaged more than 6,200 participants across the country and was supported by numerous partners, embassies of EU Member States and local communities. The activities also generated significant interest on digital platforms, reaching more than 3.4 million social media views and over 25,000 interactions. The celebrations received extensive media coverage as well, with more than 50 online articles, 11 television reports and 46 radio broadcasts, further increasing the visibility of European values and initiatives throughout the country.<\/p>\n Through music, books, environmental action, youth participation and local initiatives, Europe Day 2026 once again demonstrated that European values are built through togetherness, active engagement and cooperation within local communities.<\/p>\n