
ALT An informational graphic featuring a circular portrait of Pio Smith, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme) ad interim, against a light blue background. Above him are the logos for the Republic of North Macedonia's Ministry of Social Policy, Demographics and Youth, and the UNFPA. To the right of his portrait, a quote reads: “Demographic resilience matters because it means investing in people today so that everyone can live dignified and productive lives tomorrow.”

ALT A May 2026 programme poster for the Youth Theatre Sarajevo. The poster lists theatre performances and guest appearances, including the 12th Festival of Children’s Art from 6 to 10 May, TEDx Sarajevo on 16 May, the musical “Be More Chill” on 24 May, “Hedgehog’s Home” on 31 May, and guest performances of “The Miser,” “Why They Don’t Care” and “Gidion’s Knot” in Konjic, Sarajevo, Mostar, Belgrade and Pristina.

ALT A bar chart titled "The pace of population ageing in the Western Balkans" shows that the 65+ population is doubling from 10% to 20% much faster in the Western Balkans than in Western Europe. While Western Europe takes 68 years, countries in the region range from 47 years in Croatia to 23 years in Albania, illustrating a significantly accelerated pace of ageing.




















