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MKD Newsletter: September 2026
MKD Newsletter — September 2026 | Društvo Medkulturni Dialog Društvo Medkulturni Dialog MKD Newsletter Our monthly round-up — September 2026 1 October 2026 ·…
Our first creative handicraft workshop
Creative Handicrafts workshop: block printing on fabric | Društvo Medkulturni Dialog Workshop report·Creative Handicrafts·28 September 2026 Creative Handicrafts:our first evening ofblock…
Invest in peace — for everyone, everywhere, every day
Invest in peace — for everyone, everywhere, every day | Društvo Medkulturni Dialog Statement· International Day of Peace· 21 September 2026…
Enolončnica: ep. 53
Interview with Divin Ngamba from the DR Congo | Enolončnica | MKD On the radio· Enolončnica· 19 September 2026 Interview with…
Our first Ebru workshop
Our first Ebru workshop: colours on water | Društvo Medkulturni Dialog
LUPA Festival 2026
LUPA Festival 2026: our stall with Turkish treats | Društvo Medkulturni Dialog Event report·LUPA Festival·3 September 2026 LUPA Festival:Turkish tea, treatsand…
Let’s speak Slovene in October again!
New Faces of Slovenia: Divin from Kongo
New Faces of Slovenia – Divin’s Story New Faces of Slovenia Divin Ngamba, operations team leader at Stolt Nielsen My name…
Newsletter MKD: June 2026
June was another active and rewarding month for the Intercultural Dialogue Association, marked by a wide range of community events, intercultural…
Week of Cultures in Novo mesto
Once again this year, we were delighted to take part in the Week of Cultures festival, expertly organised for many years…
Music, culture and socializing at DSO Vrhovci
On Tuesday, 23 June, we successfully delivered our second programme of the year at the Bokalce Residential Care Home. This time,…
End of 3rd season: Conversation club
Article on the Slovak portal Nové mesto
The Slovak media outlet Nové mesto has published an extensive article about the international discussion Dialogue Talks, which took place at…
World Environment Day
Every year on 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day, a global reminder that we have only one planet and that…
Together in Celebration of Eid al-Adha: Strengthening Intercultural Solidarity
As part of the consortium project Together for Stronger Communities, the Intercultural Dialogue Association, in collaboration with Socialna akademija, organised an…
Newsletter MKD: May 2026
During the month of May, we organized and participated in numerous events and activities. You can read about them, along with…
Intercultural Mediation Event – Slovenian Red Cross
At the end of April, upon the invitation of the Slovenian Red Cross, we took part in an informational training on…
Intergenerational and Intercultural Gathering at DSO Kolezija
On Tuesday, 26 May, in collaboration with DSO Kolezija, we organized a special intercultural event dedicated to Turkey, its rich cultural…
Enolončnica: ep. 52
Interview with the music group Fir & Bergamot In the 52nd episode of the radio show Enolončnica, we hosted the international…
European Neighbours’ Day
Every year on the last Friday of May, millions of people across Europe and beyond celebrate European Neighbours’ Day — a…
Eid Al-Adha Mubarak!
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to all Muslims for a peaceful, joyful,…
Dialogue talks in Prague
On 18 May 2026, the third event in the international series of discussions Dialogue Talks took place in Prague, this time…
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Every year on May 21, we mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, proclaimed by UNESCO and…
Egyptian Cooking Workshop
On Friday, May 15, we organized an international cooking workshop in the kitchen of the Društvo medkulturni dialog office. The workshop…
New Faces of Slovenia: Mahmoud from Egypt
Who am I? I am Mahmoud Mohamed Yehia, a 27-year-old dentist from Egypt. I am trained as a dentist, and I…
Intercultural Walk Along the PST
Yesterday, together with friends of different nationalities, we walked the PST – the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship, one of Ljubljana’s…
Hiking the PST Trail (Path of Remembrance and Comradeship)
This Saturday, we invite you to join us for a group hike along the popular PST trail (approximately 33 km) around…
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day reminds us each year of the exceptionally important role that journalism plays in modern society. It is…
Newsletter MKD: April 2026
In the month of April, we organized and participated in numerous events. You can read about them in our new monthly…
Conversation club in April
World Book Day: the power of reading, knowledge, and dialogue
World Book Day reminds us each year of the extraordinary value of the written word. Books are not only a source…
Intercultural dessert workshop in April
On April 1st, we organized the third intercultural cooking workshop of the year at the premises of the Association for Intercultural…
Craft workshop in April
As part of our regular creative gatherings, we organized another craft workshop in April, which takes place every two weeks at…
Enolončnica: ep. 51
Interview with Briza Bohne from the USA What does it mean to raise teenagers in a digital world, and how can…
The legacy of Pope Francis: interfaith dialogue as a path to community
On the anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember his remarkable legacy, which goes beyond the boundaries of the Church and…
New project: Impact4Values
Društvo Medkulturni Dialog, in collaboration with ADRA Slovenia, is pleased to announce the launch of the project Impact4Values – Support to…
Iftar with Socialna akademija
“Building Bridges at the Shared Table” on the Socialna akademija portal presents a joint iftar that we co-created with Socialna akademija…
Article on Gorenjski glas portal, 16.3.2026
“A small event with a big heart” on the Gorenjski glas portal highlights a pleasant evening dedicated to International Women’s Day…
Happy Easter!
On the occasion of the Easter holidays, we extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes. May these days bring you peace,…
Newsletter MKD: March 2026
In the month of March, we organized and participated in numerous events. You can read about them in our new monthly…
Intercultural Women’s Day: RTV Slovenija, 21.3.2026
“Intercultural celebration of Women’s Day in Leše pri Tržič” in the program Duhovni utrip on the RTV SLO portal highlights an…
Conversation Club in March
Dnevnik: Flavors of Ramadan, 19.3.2026
The article “Flavors of Ramadan” on the Dnevnik portal highlights an open iftar dinner in Ljubljana, organized by the Association for…
Article on N1, 8 March 2026
“When Prešeren and a Turkish singer-songwriter meet at an iftar dinner in Ljubljana” on the N1 news portal. The article highlights…
IFTAR – dinner at sunset
Our sincere thanks to our friends from Društvo za razvijanje prostovoljnega dela Novo mesto for making it possible for us to…
Intercultural Ramadan Iftar in Leše
Intercultural Ramadan Iftar in Leše – in the village of the family of astronaut Sunita Williams On Saturday, March 7, we…
Iftar with the Jewish Cultural Center
At a time when the world is shaken by wars, violence, and growing uncertainty, meetings between people of different faiths and…
Newsletter MKD: February 2026
Ramadan 2026: First week
New booklet about Ramadan
We prepared a new informational booklet about the fasting month of Ramadan During Ramadan, we organize our now traditional open iftars….
Enolončnica – Ep. 50
Ramadan & Globalization for the Common Good
Conversation club: New Semester
Ramadan: A Time of Connection and Interfaith Dialogue
About Dialogue Talks in the media
Prešeren’s hike 2026
Join us on a hike on Prešeren’s day
Newsletter MKD: January 2026
World Hijab Day: article on N1
World Hijab Day – February 1st
January Cooking Workshop
Visiting the Jewish Cultural Center
Commemorating the Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
New collaboration featured on RTV SLO
Dialogue Talks II. in Budapest
Enolončnica – Ep. 49
Orthodox New Year
New semester is almost here
Epiphany, the Christian holiday
New year’s Turkish breakfast
Happy New Year 2026!
Newsletter MKD: December
This year’s Christmas Gift-giving
Evening Academy: Interreligious relations
End of Semester: Conversation club
We cooked in Novo mesto
We wish you a happy Christmas!
Event in Postojna for International Migrants Day
Does Islam present a threat to Christians?
Festive New Year’s Dinners
Enolončnica – ep. 48
International Migrants Day
Wishing you a peaceful Hanukkah
Walk & Talk hike: Krim
Continuing with Turkish breakfasts
Cooking workshops: We made potica!
About Dialogue Talks in Slovak media
Join us for another hike: Krim
World Turkish Coffee Day
International day of persons with disabilities
Newsletter MKD: November
Dialogue Talks in Bratislava
Conversation club semester is ending
We organized a Cultural Sensitivity Workshop
Special event with Zavod brez Ovir
Eliminating violence against Women
We “Walked & Talked” to Rašica
Popular Turkish breakfasts
World Children’s Day
Cook with us at MKD!
Enolončnica – ep. 47
Cultural Sensitivity Workshop
International day for Tolerance
Walk & Talk: Hike to Rašica
Newsletter MKD: October
Reformation Day – October 31st
Knitting workshops with ŽKD Anatolija
Dead After 25 Years in Exile: Fethullah Gülen Passes Away
The Smile Has Faded: Islamic Scholar and Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gülen Has Passed Away
One year anniversary of Fethullah Gulen’s death
Enolončnica – ep. 46
The Nature of Fethullah Gülen’s Legacy
Hostility Born of Ignorance: Gülen and the Baseless Accusations
Turkish breakfasts: 2nd meet-up
The Civil Islam of Fethullah Gülen and Interreligious Dialogue
Interview with Ercan Karakoyun
Walk & Talk: First hike of the season
Hizmet Movement and Fethullah Gulen
Day of Peaceful communication
Join us for a “Walk & Talk”
International Day of Older Persons
International Coffee Day – October 1st
Newsletter MKD: September
European Day of Languages
Enolončnica – ep. 45
Coming this season: Turkish breakfasts
International Day of Peace – in the Botanical garden
Successful start of the new season
International Day of Democracy
Ashura days with Noah’s pudding
Remembering 9/11: Article from Le Monde
Planting a tree in the Botanical garden
Humelody: Closing Event
MKD at Štrukljifest
Enolončnica – ep. 44
Invitation to the Closing event: Humelody
Interview with ESC in Medvode
Coming soon: Let’s Speak Slovene again
World Humanitarian Day
International Youth Day
Cooking classes: new season!
Enolončnica – Episode 43
International Friendship Day
International day of Nelson Mandela
International day of Hope
Ending of BODE+ project
Interview statements on Tednik
New faces of Slovenia: Seda from Turkey
Conversation club: Time for a break!
New faces of Slovenia: Antoine from Burundi
Statehood day
Successful Sports Workshop
Enolončnica – Episode 42
MKD at Week of Cultures in Novo mesto
June 20th – World Refugees Day
Cooking Workshop in June
Road to integration with ADRA Slovenia
Successful Music Workshop
Al Jazeera Balkans: Inclusive meals
Let’s Speak Slovene in June
Humelody: Successful Clay Workshop!
New Faces of Slovenia: Mohammed from Palestine
Enolončnica – Episode 41
Coming soon: Humelody Sports Workshop
Invitation to a Music Workshop
Coming up next: Clay Workshop
HUMELODY Workshop in Warsaw
HUMELODY Creative Workshop
Representing MKD at EMV-LII event
Successful HUMELODY seminar
NEXT WEEK: Humelody Seminar
MKD Cooking workshop in May
Path around Ljubljana
Petition submitted to the Ministry
New faces of Slovenia – Sally from Egypt
Let’s speak Slovene! Practice circle.
Enolončnica – 40th episode!
Remembering Pope Francis
New faces of Slovenia – Martin from Czech Republic
MKD cooking workshop in April
We invite you to sign the petition
Open iftar dinners on the radio again
Iftar dinners in 2025 – 3rd & 4th week
Iftar dinner aired on Radio Slovenia
MKD at the Holocoust seminar
BODE+ project closing event
Iftar at Radio Študent & interview
CITY FOR EVERYONE conference
Ramadan and the revelation of the Quran
Iftar dinners in 2025 – 2nd week
Enolončnica – episode 39
Iftar dinners in 2025 – 1st week
International Women’s day 2025
Celebrating International Women’s day with ADRA Slovenija & Latinsko Društvo In honor of International Women’s day, which we celebrate each year…
Article – Farewell to Fethullah Gulen – YAKOV NAGEN
27th of October 2024, Jerusalem Dear friends of the Hizmet movement, I join you in mourning the passing of Hocaefendi, known…
New Faces of Slovenia – Moustafa from Egypt
NEW FACES OF SLOVENIARead Moustafa’s story. Who am I? I’m Moustafa, a 42-year-old Egyptian architect and BIM developer who has been…
Visiting DSO Ljubljana
We visited DSO Ljubljana, Home for the elderly, Bokalce unit.13th of February 2025 Representatives of MKD visited the residents of the…
MKD Cooking Class in February
Intercultural culinary class at Cene Štupar in Ljubljana19th of February 2025 This past Wednesday, we held, what we can already call,…
Webinar: Understanding Human Rights Through Sport
HUMELODY PROJECT – Free Webinar for migrants, refugees and youth workers This webinar is organized as part of the HUMELODY Project….
60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate
MKD joined a 2-day interfaith camping event honoring the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. We participated in celebrating the 60th anniversary…
Enolončnica – episode 38!
Episode 38 of Enolončnica at Radio Študent 89.3MHz. 38th episode of Enoločnica hosted a guest from Italy. Tommaso is a psychoanalyst…
Art Advocacy Workshops
Art Advocacy Workshops in February and March In collaboration with ADRA Slovenia, Zavod APIS and KD Gmajna, we are organizing a…
Slovenian language conversation circle
In January, we started a new weekly program, a Slovenian language conversation circle. With the circle of participants, we practice speaking…
We live in Slovakia – MKD in Bratislava
On February 2nd, we participated at the international festival “We live in Slovakia,” in Bratislava, where we met with representatives of…
NEWSLETTER – MKD – JANUARY 2025
What have we been up to in January? Check out our short summary of events from the past month. Honoring Fethullah…
New faces of Slovenia – Yasemin from Turkey
NEW FACES OF SLOVENIARead Yasemin’s story. Who am I? I’m Yasemin, a 45-year-old math teacher from Turkey. I graduated from Istanbul…
Enolončnica – ep. 37
Slovenian Language Learning Circle
Slovenian Language Learning Circle for foreigners (A2-B1) We are pleased to announce the launch of the Slovenian Conversation Club for foreigners…
World Religion Day – 2025
Berlin House of One: The first church-mosque-synagogue Berlin thinks it is making religious history as Muslims, Jews, and Christians join hands…
Intercultural Cooking Workshop in January
Intercultural cooking workshop Last Monday we held another wonderful culinary workshop in cooperation with the Cene Štupar Educational Institution! This time…
Article – Sotiris Livas – Many Dimensions of Fethullah Gulen
Article Sotirios S. Livas, Professor – Ionian University / Greece What is our impression left of Fethullah Gülen upon his death?…
NEWSLETTER – MKD – DECEMBER
What have we been up to in December? Check out our summary of events from the past month. Intercultural culinary workshop…
Humelody: Together We Are Stronger!
Humelody: Together we are stronger! Humelody Migrants play an important role in enriching societies, but to make this happen, a process…
Time of Togetherness and Dialogue
Celebrating a time of togetherness and dialogue! The Association for Intercultural Dialogue is always looking for opportunities to promote understanding, integration,…
Enolončnica – ep. 36
Happy International Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day Happy International Human Rights Day! Today is International Human Rights Day and we hope that this important day…
Mevlana/Rumi Night – Maribor
Vagant Seminer Mevlana background Ud and Ney player Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi Memorial Programme – Maribor On the evening of 25 November,…
