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Regional Cooperation for Stronger Rights: AZAS Joins Forces with Regional Colleagues Belgrade, September 24th In a powerful demonstration of unity and dedication, collective management organizations from the region met in Belgrade to advance the protection and remuneration of audiovisual creators. Representatives from Slovenia’s AIPA, Croatia’s DHFA, Serbia’s UFUS AFA, and AZAS from North Macedonia gathered […]

AZAS at VAPIK Ceremony: A Step Toward Fair Recognition for Audiovisual Creators Pristina, August 5, 2025 – A historic moment for the audiovisual community took place in Pristina, where VAPIK officially made its first transfer of royalties to copyright holders. The ceremony gathered artists, producers, and representatives of cultural institutions, marking the beginning of a

AZAS to Co-Host Major Regional Seminar on Audiovisual Authors’ Rights in Skopje   AZAS to Co-Host Major Regional Seminar on Audiovisual Authors’ Rights in Skopje An important step toward stronger copyright protection for Macedonian authors Skopje, July 2025 – This autumn, North Macedonia will host a key regional gathering that places authors’ rights at the

AZAS Participates in Global Gathering of Performers’ Rights Organizations in Ljubljana A landmark opportunity to exchange ideas, grow partnerships, and present North Macedonia to a global audience This May, AZAS proudly took part in the 50th General Assembly of SCAPR (Society of Collective Administration of Performers’ Rights), hosted in Ljubljana by our close partners at

Strengthening Regional Ties: AZAS Participates in AV Collective Management Meeting Hosted by AIPA At the invitation of our valued partners at AIPA (Slovenia), AZAS took part in a regional meeting of audiovisual (AV) collective management organizations held at the end of January in Ljubljana. This important gathering brought together representatives from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and

AZAS Takes Part in CISAC’s Key December Events in Budapest AZAS participated in two significant events organized by CISAC (the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers): the Annual Budapest Seminar on 10 December and the Workshop for Developing AV Societies from Europe on 11 December. Held back-to-back in the Hungarian capital, these events

AZAS Publishes Its Inaugural Publication on Copyright and Collective Management Skopje, 21.11.2024 – The Association for Copyright and Related Rights (AZAS) proudly announces the release of its first official publication dedicated to copyright and the collective management of copyright and related rights. This landmark publication marks a significant step in AZAS’s mission to promote awareness,

Leaders in Audiovisual and Copyright Sector Gather in Skopje to Address Actors’ Rights Amid EU Enlargement Leaders in Audiovisual and Copyright Sector Gather in Skopje to Address Actors’ Rights Amid EU Enlargement On October 24-25, 2024, Skopje became the hub for a crucial conversation on the future of actors’ rights in the Western Balkans, as

Western Balkans Host First Regional Copyright Conference, Advancing EU Standards Today, Skopje and North Macedonia has become the epicenter for an essential dialogue on copyright, hosting the First Regional Conference on Copyright under the title: “EU Enlargement and Copyright Law: What’s Next for Actors in the Western Balkans?” This inaugural gathering draws influential voices across