Since the beginning of our journey to create a clean country by connecting all layers of society beyond all political, ethical and social borders, Pivara Skopje stood with us. Through challenges and successes – the people at Pivara proved countless times that with all their experience, expertise and their hearts they do what they believe in: Work hard to make our country a better place! Without the support and wise consultations of Pivara Skopje, GENERALKA WEEKEND and SONCHEVA GORA would have never become reality and Pivarci became a synonym for unstoppable passion! Thank you for your trust and let’s rock!!! 🙂
We are incredibly honored to have participated in the high-level debate “Climate Change – Risks and Challenges”, hosted today by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.
We believe that the time for disaster response is over; as the President emphasized, we must move towards preventive action and integrated policies.
We were privileged to hear and learn from top experts from vital sectors:
– Climate Science and Environment: Deep insights into the changing patterns of our world.
– Forestry and Agriculture: Understanding how to protect our “green lungs” and food security.
– Seismology and Security: Analyzing the physical and social risks of climate change.
Our immense gratitude to President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova for opening the doors to civil society and emphasizing coordination.
and to Prof. Dr. Vlado Spiridonov for expert moderation and leadership.
As well as to all the distinguished professors and researchers who shared innovative solutions for adaptation.
Let’s turn this expert knowledge into lasting change!
We are very honoured to announce that our partnership with Makstil Skopje goes into its third consecutive year. After the remarkable successes in the last years our collaboration in GENERALKA WEEKEND and other projects continue with great pleasure, energy and enthusiasm! Thank you for your trust and its time to continue to master the challenges that lay before us together!
With great pleasure we are proud to announce that our partnership with EVN continues in 2026. Since 2020 we are working together with EVN, creating projects like the “Ambassadors of SONCHEVA” interview series, GENERALKA WEEKEND as well as SONCHEVA GORA plantations.
We’re delighted to announce today that KAZ Group and MAM are new partners for GENERALKA WEEKEND 2026. This 38-year-old family-owned company embodies the true strength of our economy: innovation, precision, continuity, reliability and a profound commitment to society. These shared values unite us and inspire us to drive positive change in our country and society.
The event, organized by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection in cooperation with the Austrian Embassy in Skopje, gathered experts in waste management and high-level government representatives to discuss opportunities for sustainable employment and the transition towards a circular economy.
Mr. Andreas Opelt, Board Member and COO of Saubermacher, provided an insightful overview of the wide range of green job opportunities the waste management sector offers — from site workers and drivers to operators of specialized equipment, chemists, researchers, administrative staff, and managerial positions. He emphasized the transformative potential of the circular economy, stating that “the green transition and implementation of circular economy, according to the most recent studies of an Austrian university, will produce substantially more and better-paid green jobs than if we don’t implement it. Ecology drives the economy, and innovation endures the domestic market!”
Mr. Opelt also presented the current state of operations at Saubermacher Tetovo, highlighting benefits for employees, future development plans, and new opportunities the company envisions in North Macedonia. He further underlined the importance of advancing through the key phases of the waste management process in order to apply circular economy principles and achieve an environment worth living in.
Representatives from Man & Mountain Skopje, Mr. Hannes Jaekl and Ms. Gordana Sofija, shared the success story of “Generalka Weekend” – the largest eco-initiative in North Macedonia, organized annually for the past five years. They stressed the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders – central and local government, state institutions, NGOs, and academia – to raise awareness about waste management and environmental protection.
Mr. Vaitkus Zygimantas, representing the European Investment Bank (EIB), reaffirmed the Bank’s readiness to support serious initiatives and projects in the field of waste management in North Macedonia, noting the strategic importance of such efforts for the country’s sustainable growth.
In the concluding discussion, participants agreed that the waste management sector holds significant potential for green job creation but stressed the need for strong commitment and support from authorities, as well as closer cooperation between all stakeholders – including citizens – to achieve long-term environmental and social benefits.
We are very proud that the Arnold Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative published ZELENA SONCHEVA (GENERALKA WEEKEND | SONCHEVA GORA) on their website as an outstanding climate action! Together we can do it!
From left to right: Hannes, GM KOSTAL Viktor Mizo, Gordana and HR KOSTAL Viktor Dojchinovski
We are very happy and proud to welcome KOSTAL for the second year in a row as an official partner of GENERALKA WEEKEND – the biggest environmental event of the Western Balkans, organised and realised by 80 municipalities, more than 600 organisations and institutions, and supported by the most important companies in our country!
From left to right: Hannes, Minister of Education Vesna Janevska, Gordana
The Ministry of Education and MAM established a three year collaboration within the field of environmental education in our schools. GENERALKA WEEKEND as the main event should also become an educational framework within the curriculum of pupils to deepen topics like circular economy, renewable energy, waste selection and environmental protection. We are nothing less than happy and proud about this collaboration and the attention and efforts our Macedonian institutions are giving to the topic of environmental development and the green renewal of our country! Thank you very much!
We are very happy and proud to announce that for the fourth year in a row, Pivara Skopje as our main strategic partner of GENERALKA WEEKEND continues to support our common goal: Macedonia without Waste! Thank you for everything to our friends at Pivara Skopje! Its a long way, but together we stand – together we act! ❤️🌞🍀🌱🇲🇰
