{"id":2546849,"date":"2025-10-22T10:12:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/?p=2546849"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:12:26","slug":"niksic-to-become-european-capital-of-culture-2030-in-a-non-eu-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/en\/news\/niksic-to-become-european-capital-of-culture-2030-in-a-non-eu-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Nik\u0161i\u0107 to become European Capital of Culture 2030 in a non-EU country"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nik\u0161i\u0107 competed with \u202fLviv to become the European Capital of Culture 2030 in an EFTA\/EEA country, candidate country or potential candidate for EU membership.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On 21 October 2025, the chairperson of the European Capitals of Culture independent expert panel<\/span>\u202f<\/span>announced in Brussels<\/span><\/a>, that they are recommending Nik\u0161i\u0107 (Montenegro)\u202fto become the European Capital of Culture 2030 in an EFTA\/EEA country, candidate country or potential candidate for EU membership.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The city will follow the path of Novi Sad (Serbia) in 2022, Bod\u00f8 (Norway) in 2024, and Skopje (North Macedonia) in 2028.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nik\u0161i\u0107:\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u201copen city\u201d<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Responding to growing global divisions and tensions, the city of Nik\u0161i\u0107 chose to develop its bid around the theme of the \u201copen city\u201d and the concept of \u201c\u010dojstvo\u201d (\u201cbeing human\u201d). Through a powerful cultural programme, the title year will be an opportunity to showcase that openness and solidarity pave the way towards positive transformation: from creativity and learning to resilience and collective wellbeing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The selection process\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The selection is organised in two rounds. During the first round, a panel of 10 independent experts designated by EU institutions and bodies examines the applications and establishes a shortlist.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the second round, the panel recommends one of the shortlisted cities to the European Commission, which will then officially award the title following the independent panel\u2019s recommendation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Strengthening the bonds between the EU and its neighbours<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening the European Capitals of Culture competition to non-EU countries plays a part in strengthening the bonds between the EU and its neighbours.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cities from EFTA\/EEA countries, candidate countries or potential candidate for EU membership wishing to apply for the title of European Capital of Culture can participate in the next specific competition organised in 2033.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2030 European Capitals of Culture\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nik\u0161i\u0107 will share its title with Leuven (Belgium) and another city in Cyprus, either Larnaka or Lemesos.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The results of the competition in Cyprus will be known in December 2025.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Commission may award each European Capital of Culture with the \u20ac1.5 million Melina Mercouri Prize, funded under the Creative Europe programme, in recognition of the quality of their preparatory process.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The transformative effect of European Capitals of Culture<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Capitals of Culture action offers cities a chance to celebrate diversity, engage communities and promote local and regional development.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A recent\u202f<\/span>EU evaluation<\/span><\/a>\u202fconfirmed its remarkable results, from boosting tourism and cultural activity to fostering social inclusion, international cooperation and a stronger sense of community across Europe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related links:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about what Nik\u0161i\u0107 has been planning for 2030<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about the European Capitals of Culture action<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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