Fifteen years since the publication of the first issue of the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden"

02.03.2026

Pressrelease of Ilinden-Tirana, 02.03.2026:

Fifteen years ago, on March 1, 2011, the first issue of the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" was published as a double issue (March / April). The Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" is the newspaper of the Macedonian Association "Ilinden"-Tirana.

The Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" has published a total of 71 issues, proving continuity and dedication in informing its readers and arousing great interest among readers in Albania, in the homeland of Macedonia, as well as in the Macedonian diaspora in the world.

According to the numerous letters that reach the editorial office as well as communication through the newspaper's profiles on social networks with readers, we note that in the fifteen-year period the newspaper has grown into a serious newspaper, whose news and topics are increasingly reaching readers.

Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" from March 2017, in addition to the printed version, the newspaper can also be followed through the website, www.vesnik-ilinden.com in this way, our newspaper became available to the general public.

From September 2017, the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" was standardized according to international norms for printed and electronic magazines with the number ISSN 2522-6282 (online) and ISSN 2522-4514 (printed).

And from August 2022, the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" is a member of the Alliance for Ethical Media (AEM) platform, where 30 print and audiovisual media in Albania are members.

Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" is part of the largest news platforms in Macedonia time.mk, grid.mk and vesti.mk

For all those interested, all issues of the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" are also available in the National Library in Tirana, the Library of the Parliament of Albania, the National and University Library St. Kliment Ohridski in Skopje, the Library of the Institute for Old Slavic Culture - Prilep, the Library of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Macedonia, the Library "Grigor Perlichev" - Ohrid and the State Archives of Macedonia.

The mission of our newspaper remains to encourage and promote the Macedonian language and Macedonian identity in the Republic of Albania. We remain confident that our activities will be adequately supported by the state institutions of Albania and Macedonia, as well as by Macedonians all over the world.

The editorial staff of the Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" expresses gratitude to all its collaborators.

The Macedonian newspaper "Ilinden" makes a great contribution to the promotion of the Macedonian language, and to raising issues of interest to Macedonians in Albania, and constantly works to protect and affirm the ethnic, linguistic, cultural identity and national traditions of Macedonians in Albania.

At the same time, the editorial staff expresses gratitude to the loyal readers for the interest shown in the content offered by the newspaper.