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CEE Spring 2026

An editing contest titled “CEE Spring 2026” is being held on the Macedonian-language Wikipedia from April 1 to April 30, 2026. The contest aims to encourage the creation and improvement of articles related to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as part of a broader international initiative.

Participants can contribute by writing new articles or expanding existing ones on topics connected to the region, including:

History, culture, and traditions of Central and Eastern European countries
Notable people, landmarks, and geographic locations
Society, politics, and economy
Arts, literature, and cultural heritage

Participants are expected to follow Wikipedia’s core content policies, ensuring that all contributions are written in an encyclopedic style, supported by reliable and verifiable sources, and in line with editorial standards. Contributions are evaluated based on both quality and quantity, including the number of articles created or improved, their depth, structure, and overall readability.

Prizes will be awarded for the most successful participants, including recognition for top contributors, best-quality articles, and outstanding newcomers. The contest encourages active participation and sustained engagement among editors. Overall, “CEE Spring 2026” supports the expansion and improvement of content related to Central and Eastern Europe on the Macedonian Wikipedia, helping to reduce content gaps and strengthen regional coverage.

International Roma Day

Every year, through Wikipedia-related activities, Wikimedia MKD joins in marking International Romani Day, with the aim of encouraging inclusion, visibility, and equal representation of the Romani community in the digital space.

So, on April 7, 2026, in cooperation with USS UKIM, the training session “Become a Wikipedia Editor: Training for Writing Articles in the Macedonian Language” was successfully carried out, intended for all those interested in creating and editing content on Wikipedia in Macedonian. During the training, the ten participants had the opportunity to become familiar with the proper structure and method of writing articles, as well as the standards and rules that should be followed when editing them. Special emphasis was placed on adapting content into the Macedonian language. The participants gained practical skills and knowledge through which they can actively contribute to enriching Wikipedia with high-quality and relevant content. As part of the training, 19 new articles were created, dedicated to topics related to "International Roma Day" further marking this important day and enriching encyclopedic content in the Macedonian language.

Additionally, as every year, Wikimedia MKD actively joined the international call to mark "International Roma day by organizing an edit-a-thon. These initiatives represent an important platform for encouraging collective participation, knowledge exchange, and increasing the visibility of topics related to the Romani community on Wikipedia. Through such events, both new and existing editors are encouraged to contribute high-quality, neutral, and well-sourced content.

This year, 17 participants of different age groups and varying levels of experience took part, working together on creating and editing articles. Their engagement resulted in 29 new articles on Wikipedia in Macedonian, significantly enriching content related to Romani history, culture, and contemporary creativity.

You can see how it went through the photographic material uploaded on Commons, but also some of the photos are bellow:

Bosa Filipovic giving a speech
The students listening a lecture
Editing on Wikipedia
The students listening a lecture
Editing on Wikipedia

Editing contest “Botanists with author abbreviations”

The editing contest “Botanists with author abbreviations” is taking place from 20 April to 10 May 2026 on the Macedonian-language Wikipedia. The main goal of the contest is to support the creation of new articles about botanists who have standardized author abbreviations, which are used in the scientific naming of plants.

The contest is open to high school registered Wikipedia users aged 15–18. Participants are expected to focus on writing new articles that are missing from the Macedonian Wikipedia, as well as improving already existing ones. All contributions must be written in accordance with Wikipedia’s policies and guidelines, meaning they should follow an encyclopedic style, remain neutral, and include reliable, verifiable sources. Articles that do not meet these standards may not be considered for evaluation.

Participants are required to keep track of their contributions and list the articles they have worked on, either during the contest or after it ends. All submitted work will be evaluated by a jury composed of three experienced Wikipedia editors, who will assess the quality, completeness, sourcing, and overall presentation of the articles. The contest places a strong emphasis on quality over quantity.

The prizes for this contest are planned to be vouchers for books/materials, technical goods, or sports equipment, according to the winner’s choice. Three prizes will be awarded for the best articles each week, as well as three prizes for the best editors at the end of the three-week period. A participant may receive multiple awards, for example a prize for the best article of the week, as well as a prize for the best overall contribution.

Training workshop for students from "Josip Broz Tito" High school in Skopje

On 17 April 2026, a Wikipedia editing training session was successfully organized for students from Gymnasium “Josip Broz Tito”. The event was held at the premises of Wikimedia MKD, located within the Youth Cultural Center (MKC) in Skopje. A total of 9 students took part in the training, showing strong interest in gaining new digital skills and contributing to free knowledge.

The training began with an introduction to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement, followed by an overview of the key principles of editing. Participants were guided through the process of creating user accounts, navigating the editing interface, and structuring articles according to Wikipedia standards. Special attention was given to proper citation practices and avoiding common beginner mistakes.

During the practical part of the session, the students actively engaged in creating and editing articles on various topics. With the continuous support of Wikimedia MKD's team, they created 16 new articles, contributing valuable content to Wikipedia.

The training was conducted in a positive, interactive, and productive atmosphere, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity among the participants. This activity not only strengthened the students writing skills but also encouraged them to become active contributors to the free knowledge. It represents an important step in empowering young people to participate in the global Wikimedia community and to share knowledge freely with the world.

You can see how it went through the photographic material uploaded on Commons, but also some of the photos are bellow:

Editing on Wikipedia
Editing on Wikipedia
Editing on Wikipedia

Wiki club Kavadarci - the newest wiki club of Wikimedia MKD

On April 22, 2026, the Wiki Club in Kavadarci officially began its activities. This new club represents a significant step in expanding the network of Wiki Clubs across the country and opens new opportunities for the local community to engage in creating free encyclopedic content.

The Wiki Club in Kavadarci is envisioned as an inclusive space that will serve both students and adults, enabling intergenerational collaboration and learning. From the very beginning, the level of interest was considerable—14 participants took part in the opening session, including 7 students and 7 adults. This balance contributed to a dynamic and productive atmosphere, where experience and curiosity complemented each other.

The event was divided into two parts. In the first part, attendees had the opportunity to follow presentations by Snežana Štrkovska, Executive Director of Wikimedia MKD, and Bosa Filipović, Education Program Manager. They introduced participants to the mission and vision of the Wikimedia movement, the fundamental principles of Wikipedia, as well as the basics of editing and creating articles. The sessions were interactive and tailored to the participants’ varying levels of knowledge, allowing everyone to feel included and motivated.

In the second part, participants applied their newly acquired knowledge in practice by creating and editing Wikipedia articles. Through joint effort and enthusiasm, a total of 14 new articles were created. This activity not only contributed to enriching encyclopedic content but also encouraged participants to remain active in the future.

The opening of the Wiki Club in Kavadarci is yet another testament to the commitment of Wikimedia MKD to community development and the promotion of free knowledge. The club is expected to continue with regular activities, workshops, and events, attracting an even greater number of participants and becoming an important center for learning and creative expression in the region.

You can see how it went through the photographic material uploaded on Commons, but also some of the photos are bellow:

Bosa Filipovic giving a lecture
The new members of Wiki club Kavadarci listening a lecture
The new members of Wiki club Kavadarci listening a lecture
The new members of Wiki club Kavadarci listening a lecture

Training workshop “Plants Around Us“ for students from "Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi"-Skopje primary school

On April 24, 2026, the workshop “Plants Among Us” was held, intended for members of the Wiki Club at the Primary School“Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi.” The workshop was thematically focused on the plant world, with the aim of helping students gain a deeper understanding of different plant species, their characteristics, significance, and distribution, and then transform their acquired knowledge into encyclopedic articles on Wikipedia.

A total of 7 students and 1 teacher participated in the workshop, demonstrating great interest and dedication throughout the entire process. The work was organized through a combination of theoretical and practical activities. A short introductory part of the workshop included a lecture delivered by Bosa Filipović and Snežana Štrkovska. They introduced the students to the mission of Wikimedia, the importance of free knowledge, and the opportunities that Wikipedia offers as a platform for learning and sharing information. Through their presentation, they further motivated the students to actively engage in editing and creating high-quality content.

This was followed by the practical part, where students independently, but with the support of mentors, began writing and editing articles. As a result of their work, a total of 23 new articles were created, representing a valuable contribution to enriching the content of Wikipedia in the Macedonian language.

The atmosphere during the workshop was dynamic, motivating, and full of enthusiasm. Students actively collaborated, exchanged ideas, and helped one another, which further contributed to the success of the event. This hands-on learning approach proved to be very effective, as students were directly involved in the process of knowledge creation.

You can see how it went through the photographic material uploaded on Commons, but also some of the photos are bellow:

The students with Snezana Strkovska
The students listening a lecture
The students listening a lecture
The students listening a lecture
The students editing on Wikipedia
The students editing on Wikipedia

WikiExpeditions presentation at Outdoor & Travel Fair 2026

The team of Wiki Expeditions participated in the Outdoor & Travel Fair 2026, at Skopje City Mall held from 24 to 26 April 2026 in Skopje.

Throughout the three-day event, the team presented its activities and overall mission, with a focus on documenting natural and cultural heritage through Wikimedia projects. The presentation aimed to introduce visitors to the concept of Wiki Expeditions, including how field documentation is planned and carried out, as well as how collected photographs and materials are later contributed to Wikimedia platforms such as Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia. A curated selection of photographs from previous expeditions was also exhibited at the fair, visually presenting the outcomes of fieldwork and drawing the attention of attendees interested in travel, nature, and documentation.

At the official opening of the event, Toni Ristovski delivered a presentation introducing the Wiki Expeditions initiative. His talk covered the goals of the project, its development, and its contribution to expanding free and openly accessible knowledge. He also highlighted the importance of volunteer participation, collaboration, and field-based contributions in documenting lesser-known or underrepresented locations.

The participation in the fair provided an opportunity to engage with a wider and more diverse audience, including outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and representatives of related initiatives. It also helped raise awareness about Wikimedia projects in a non-digital environment, encouraged potential new contributors, and strengthened connections within the broader community interested in exploration and documentation.

Editing contest "Mineralogy“ results

The editing contest on the topic of “Mineralogy” aimed to enrich and improve the content of the Macedonian-language Wikipedia in the field of mineralogy and related scientific disciplines. The contest was held from February 1 to February 28, 2026, and was open to all interested editors, both beginners and experienced Wikipedia users.

As part of the contest, participants could create new articles or improve existing ones related to minerals, mineralogical processes, crystallography, notable mineralogists, and other topics in the field of mineralogy. All articles had to be written in an encyclopedic style and include relevant and verifiable sources, in accordance with Wikipedia’s rules and guidelines.

To participate in the contest and be eligible for prizes, participants were required to submit their articles on the official contest page. To win any productivity prize, it was necessary to create or improve at least 25 articles with an average score of at least 2.0, as evaluated by the members of the judging committee. To win the special prize, participants needed to create or improve at least 15 mineral-related articles with an average score of at least 2.0 from the judging committee.

A total of 11 users participated, and 446 articles were created. Based on the established criteria, the most successful participants were selected and they were awarded:

First place –Tiveropolnik
Second place –Bojan9Spasovski
Third place – 19user99

In addition to the main prizes, the following awards were also given:

Best article award – “Diamond” by Tiveropolnik
Best new participant award – Pitikjp22
Special award – Bojan9Spasovski

With the successful realization of the contest, the content of the Macedonian-language Wikipedia in the field of mineralogy was significantly enriched, while also encouraging active participation within the editing community. The achieved results once again confirmed the importance of editing contests as an effective way to develop free knowledge and engage new contributors.

Editing Days

Editing days is an activity that lasts for the whole year in organization of Wikimedia MKD. Each Tuesday and Thursday different topics are given and the participants create or improve existing articles. In April 2026 there were in total 9 editing days, where participants edited on different topics in order to enrich the content of Wikipedia. The editing days and the topics were:

2.4.2026 - Designated sapphires
7.4.2026 - Roma People
9.4.2026 - Paintings by Alfred Sisley
14.4.2026 - Literature in the 1940s and 1950s
16.4.2026 - Presidents of the American Botanical Society
21.4.2026 - Works by George Orwell
23.4.2026 - Booker Prize winners
28.4.2026 - Art in the 1740s and 1750s
30.4.2026 - Jazz

Cumulatively, 35 different users took part in these calls and edited. In total, 98 new articles were created during the editing days in April 2026.

Starting from January 2026, awards for the Editing Weekends and Editing days project will be granted on a monthly basis. Each month, the most active and productive participants will be recognized for their contributions. This change aims to further motivate continuous participation and encourage sustained improvement of Macedonian Wikipedia content throughout the year.

Editing Weekends

Editing weekends is another project that is organized during the whole year. During weekends (Saturday and Sunday) user are welcomed to take part in this project activity and improve or enrich Macedonian Wikipedia content. During these weekends, the participants are expected to edit articles on given topics. In April 2026 the following editing weekends were organized:

4-5 April - United Nations days
11-12 April - Film festivals in Europe
18-19 April - Endangered plants
25-26 April - International academic awards

In total, during these weekends there were 10 different users editing on the given topics and they created 56 new articles on the Macedonian Wikipedia.

Starting from January 2026, awards for the Editing Weekends and Editing days project will be granted on a monthly basis. Each month, the most active and productive participants will be recognized for their contributions. This change aims to further motivate continuous participation and encourage sustained improvement of Macedonian Wikipedia content throughout the year.

Editing days and editing weekends April results

During April 2026, Wikimedia MKD continued the organization of regular Editing Days and Editing Weekends as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality and quantity of content on the Macedonian-language Wikipedia. These activities provided structured opportunities for community members to create new articles and enhance existing ones across a variety of topic areas.

Editing days were held regularly throughout the month, taking place twice per week. Each session was dedicated to a predefined theme, encouraging participants to focus their editing efforts on specific subject areas and contributing to the systematic enrichment of Wikipedia content.

Editing weekends were organized during weekends, allowing volunteers to dedicate additional time to Wikipedia editing beyond the regular weekday sessions. Each weekend focused on a thematic topic, enabling participants to explore and develop content in greater depth.

So the results of April 2026 are as follow:

A total of 47 editors actively participated in the Editing Days and Editing Weekends.

Participants collectively created 150 articles and improved 2 articles on the Macedonian-language Wikipedia.

Starting from January 2026, awards for the Editing Days and Editing Weekends project are granted on a monthly basis. Each month, the most active and productive participants are recognized for their contributions during that specific period. For April 2026, the award for the most active participant was granted to P.Nedelkovski

These results highlight the positive impact of sustained community engagement and demonstrate the effectiveness of structured editing activities in expanding free knowledge in the Macedonian language. Wikimedia MKD remains committed to continuing these initiatives and encouraging broader participation in the future.

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