The two-day Regional Workshop titled “Individual and Regionally-Based Cyber and Hybrid Threats and Challenges in South East Europe” took place in Tirana, Albania, October 2-3, 2024. Organized by RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation, the Ministry of Defense of Albania, and the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” from Skopje, the event is part of the broader initiative “Strengthening SEE Resilience in Cyber Security Against Hybrid Threats.” The Workshop was officially opened by H.E. Ambassador Constantin-Mihail Grigorie, Director of RACVIAC, Mr. Dorian Tola, Deputy Minister of Defense of Albania, and LTC prof. Dr. Sc. Dimitar Bogatinov, representing the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski.”

The second module of the Regional Strategic Leadership Course (RSLC), co-organized by the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” and the National Defence Academy Austria, officially began in Ohrid, supported by the Ministry of Defence. Running from September 16 to 20, the course focuses on key regional and global security challenges, with the participation of national high-level representatives from different institutions as well as those from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. During the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Sc. Mitko Bogdanoski, Colonel, Dean of the Military Academy, delivered opening remarks that underscored the significance of collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing. He emphasized that the diverse participation is essential for addressing the complex security issues faced by the region.

Dear students, You have a special opportunity to improve your digital security skills through a one-hour online course on cyber hygiene. This course is conducted by the National Institute for Cyber Security and Digital Forensics from the Military Academy "General Mihailo Apostolski", in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a digital certificate, recognizing the knowledge and skills acquired. Course  Title: Basic Security Rules in the Digital Environment Duration: 60  minutes Target Group: Students in both technical and non-technical specialities Course Description: With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, it is crucial to acquire the necessary knowledge to protect your digital presence. This course aims to raise awareness of various cyber threats and improve your cyber hygiene skills, enabling you to navigate the digital environment safely.

During the period of May 7th to May 11th, 2024, high-ranking leaders from military and defense educational institutions from around the world gathered at the National Defense University in Washington D.C. for the first time in the USA. The event was actively attended by the Dean of the Military Academy, Colonel Dr. Mitko Bogdanoski, a regular professor. Opening remarks at the event were delivered by the Commandant of NATO Defense College in Rome, Lieutenant General Maks Nilssen, the Commandant of the National Defense University of the USA, Lieutenant General Michael Plehn, as well as the Chief of Staff of the Allied Command Transformation, Vice Admiral Gai Robinson.

Representatives from the Military Academy actively participated in the info day of NATO's Science for Peace and Security programme, held on 28 March 2024 organised by the Ministry of Defence. Panellists of activity from the Military Academy were Prof. Dr. Sc. Dimitar Bogatinov, Lieutenant Colonel and assistant professor Dr. Sc. Vesna Poposka, who shared experiences at the Military Academy, as the institution with the greatest experience and the largest number of sponsored projects and activities from this NATO programme. 

Starting today, March 13, 2024, a team of professors from the Military Academy will conduct a workshop in the field of open-source intelligence with experts in information technology from several state institutions in Chișinău, Moldova. In times of information warfare, with the increasing development of new technologies, the digitization of every aspect of daily life and work, and the growing need for verified, truthful information, training in open-source intelligence is of strategic importance for professionals in the field of information technology.