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Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. SEP/OCT 2012 NEWSLETTER Rita Ora, our pride and Culture 9 Kosovo in the 55th edition of the our original value International Art Exhibition

Agenda 14 Minister Krasniqi met Ambassador Jacobson in an introductory meeting

Sport 12 Minister Krasniqi met the boxers Your work, your success, the whole image that you have transmitted Haxhi(Robin) Krasniqi and Nuri Seferi all over the globe has made proud all Kosovo and all Albanians. For us, you are the most original image, the pride and value of our people. Minster of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi made these remarks in the meeting with the famous singer from Kosovo Rita Ora, during her visit in Kosovo, country of her birth.

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"Albaniada", a Copyrights 14 great Kosovo adopts the strategy against contribution for forgery and piracy the promotion of Albanian spiritual heritage

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Your work, your success, the whole her. “Kosovo and our Institutions will Rita spoke regarding the moments she image that you have transmitted all always support you”, said minister. He passed through so far during her over the globe has made proud all has given to her the ancient Illyrian carrier and for future plans as well. Kosovo and all Albanians. For us, you instrument, the ocarina, as well as the are the most original image, the proud Goddess on the Throne as symbols of Minister Krasniqi expressed to her and value of our people. So said, early civilization in Kosovo. once again the full support of the State minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, of Kosovo. Ministry of Culture, Youth Memli Krasniqi to the famous singer Rita chose to give minister her first and Sports has supported the all team from Kosovo, Rita Ora with whom he album titled “Ora”, which was of Rita Ora during the filming of the had a friendly meeting at Emerald launched a few days ago and it's in the video, by standing next to them at hotel, during her visit in Kosovo, top lists of the most favorite albums of every moment in order to make the country of birth. the world. work easier. Minister Krasniqi is the Minister expressed the greatest thanks Rita Ora expressed special thanks to only State official to meet Rita Ora in to Rita for mentioning Kosovo in every minister for his continuous care he has her visit. moment and also for choosing her shown towards her. Rita Ora has arrived in Kosovo for hometown, her people to realize the “I would like to say thank you for filming the video “Shine Ya Light”. The forthcoming video. “It's a special everything you have done. Without filming of the video is carried out in honor for me to meet you, and your assistance I could not realize the different parts of Prishtina, whatever we do for you it's a minimum entire filming of the video that easily”, particularly at New Born, the symbol because your work really deserves said Rita, while adding that with her of the independence of Kosovo. every respect”, said minister Krasniqi video she wants to show to the world Thousands of citizens continuously to Rita Ora. He congratulated her for the beauty of her country and people. followed Rita during the filming of her the successes, and pointed out that She said that this is her permanent video. people of Kosovo; the Albanian youth, priority. wherever they are will always support

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02 03 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. SEP/OCT 2012 NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2012 and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. "Albaniada", a great contribution for the promotion The National Ballet of Kosovo marked the 40th of Albanian spiritual heritage anniversary of foundation

Albaniada is one of the best ideas of promoting the Albanian spiritual heritage, respectively, the various traditional games and sports. So, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, The National Ballet of Kosova has from different countries, who stayed gratitude to the director of the National Memli Krasniqi at the opening of Albaniada, which intends to marked the 40th anniversary of with us for 40 years”, he said, while Ballet of Kosova, Ahmet Brahimajt for be the Olympics of Traditional Albanian Games and Sports. foundation. In a ceremony at the adding that 40 years represent a long the work carried out since the first This activity is being developed under the auspices of Ministry National Theatre of Kosova, the Ballet history but in fact the ballet of Kosova steps of ballet, especially after the of Culture, Youth and Sports, and it is being held in village has recalled the journey of four is still youthful. “I say so when I see the period of war. Kukaj, in Prishtina. In front of visitors there will be presented decades, by also sharing the gratitude young ballerinas who with a full will traditional games and sports such as stony (a game played for all those who provided contribution and passion are keeping alive the ballet On the other hand the director of Ballet with tiny stones), xau-xau (the original name of game), the in setting up and development of this in Kosova”. has recalled some of the special and downfall of hands (measuring the strength between two institution. As the all society in general, the ballet important moments of this institution persons), kute – klicë (the original name of game), rope At this ceremony was also present has many challenges as well, said through years. Brahimaj said that there dragging on both sides, high jumping, long jumping, caps (a According to minister Krasniqi, it is essential that many Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, minister Krasniqi. But he added that have been many challenges but the play in which a hidden object is placed under one of several young generations, which did not play these games, will learn Memli Krasniqi and individuals from the respective institution is much strong will and passion have kept the cap-shaped covers) etc. regarding the characteristics of childhood and youth of the field of art from Kosova and other better than it was yesterday, and National Ballet of Kosova alive. He In his speech, Minister Krasniqi said that these games have several years ago. “This activity, which I believe to be countries as well. certainly tomorrow will be even better. thanked MCYS, especially minister turned back the childhood and youth memories of many traditional, is one of the most creative findings that promote “As you already know since the Krasniqi for the support provided to generations. Minister congratulated the initiators of this idea, the Albanian spiritual heritage best. Furthermore, the Minister Krasniqi assessed the National beginning of the last year the legal and the ballet. while saying that MCYS has highly appreciated their significance of this event is greater on the occasion of 100 Ballet of Kosova as a part of great financial status of all art creators and The director expressed his gratitude for commitment. twists for Kosova as it was raised at the performers, in this case all members of all those choreographers and ballerinas anniversary of Independence of Albania that we are time when the youth in Kosova had the Ballet Troupe have been solved from many countries that provided a celebrating this year”, said minister, while promising once began its efforts for freedom and after ten years. valuable contribution in setting up and again that MCYS will support creative ideas which preserve equality. development of this troupe in Kosova. and promote heritage and culture in each dimension. “Our thoughts today inevitably go to all Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports “We will continue to further work and On the other hand, Ekrem Tahiri, one of the organizers of those who have given to the public will continue to work with a great with a much more energy”, he said. Albaniada said that he is happy for bringing this idea into life, great emotions and have enriched the commitment to enhance the support thanks to the support of MCYS. Tahiri added that their art and culture in the country for so for the entire culture and the ballet in At this ceremony the Ballet Troupe has purpose is Albaniada to be traditional and from the following many years. Their work at those this case with the aim of representing presented to the public the show “The next year to have a competitive character as well. difficult times should truly be Kosova to the international scenes with Wedding” of the Turkish choreographer appreciated. much more dignity”, pointed out Mehmet Ballkan. I would like to express my thanks for all minister Krasniqi in his speech. those friends of the Ballet of Kosova, On behalf of MCYS he handed a 04 05 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. 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Kosovo in the Venice Biennale again – Major changes in heritage sector, but more this time in the 55th edition of the responsibility is required from each one of us International Art Exhibition As a conclusion, the dream of participating countries in the many artists from Kosova to International Art Exhibition, be present in the Venice and in the meeting will also be Biennale, at the greatest present Erzen Shkololli, the world event of contemporary director of the National art, the International Art Gallery of Kosova, as well as Exhibition, will become true Eliza Hoxha, the Chairperson the following next year. of the Steering Council of NGK. Minister of Culture, Youth and Minister Krasniqi appreciated Sports has received a positive the news to be extremely answer from the President of significant for art in Kosova. the Venice Biennale, Paolo “Participation in this Biennale Baratta on the request has been the goal and dream addressed a few days ago for of Kosova artists. I feel happy participation of Kosova also in that this will become true in the 55th edition of the year 2013. Our participation respective exhibition. This in this pivotal art event for the derived thanks to a close whole world, is the ongoing cooperation between MCYS participation of Kosova in and organisers of the Venice pivotal events of culture Biennale, as well as good which happened this year”, presentation of Kosova in the said minister Krasniqi. Biennale of Architecture in the Information for other details current year. regarding presentation of Tomorrow will be held the Kosova there will be available meeting of representatives of in the following next days. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, happened this year in the field of list under the Commission decision. Memli Krasniqi, has inaugurated the heritage, which was, is and will further completion of partial restorations in the be a priority of the MCYS while he also In his speech, minister mentioned a Museum of Kosova. Except this, notified that on Monday (yesterday) he number of projects that are realized MCYS and Customs of Kosova signed a collaboration Minister Krasniqi symbolically revealed has signed the additions made in the and are being realized this year in memorandum for copyright protection and fighting piracy another sculpture found this year Temporary List of the Cultural Heritage heritage. He mentioned emergency during the archeological excavations at Monuments under Protection, which interventions in over 30 monuments of Ulpiana locality in Prishtina. In the consists of 1181 monuments. “The cultural heritage, which compared to Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Customs of Museum of Kosova as well was held respective additions and the approval the last year interventions has Kosova have signed today a collaboration memorandum in another exhibition with the of the temporary list as well as increased. He also mentioned the order to coordinate their activities for copyright protection archeological findings during year 2012 completion of renovations in the restorations carried out by MCYS in and fighting piracy. General Secretary, Veton Firzi signed on and earlier, and were displayed Museum are good news that we receive some historical monuments of different behalf of Ministry, while Director Naim Huruglica signed on sequences of a documentary realized by in this activity today, which is organized municipalities. behalf of the Customs of Kosova. MCYS for the Ulpiana locality. These in the frame of the European Heritage activities are held in the frame of the Days. The vision of Kosova is the This year, said minister Krasniqi have Secretary Firzi, in this occasion said that signing of this European Heritage Days, which is European integration and the cultural continued restorations in some memorandum witnesses once again the determination of marked annually. heritage obviously is an important monuments of cultural heritage of Institutions for legislation implementation and progression aspect of engagement by all member Kosova, by a cooperation of MCYS and of copyright protection, and it simultaneously has an impact Minister Krasniqi, in his speech to the countries. We are proud with our the American Embassy in Kosova, in the on the accomplishment of obligations towards the Kosova participants from the international cultural diversity which, truly, is a frame of the Collaboration European agenda. The principal goal of the respective institutions in Kosova, as well as the European value”, said minister. Memorandum signed last year. This memorandum is cooperation on preventing import or/and representatives of the cultural heritage memorandum foresees a donation of export of pirate products which infringe copyright. institutions said that there will be new In the List approved by minister 1.5 million dollars for heritage investments for other renovations of yesterday, and proposed and drafted by including restoration of some Meanwhile, the Director of Customs, Naim Huruglica said the Museum in the following next year the Commission are added 295 monuments such as the Church of St. that the Institution he manages will continue to closely work as well. This year MCYS has made monuments, among which 37 of the Nicholas in Prizren, House of Shehzade with MCYS for protection of the original artistic creativity. investments for the renovations of the archeological heritage and 258 of the in Prizren, the Old Hydropower in floor on three storeys of the Museum. architectural one. 15 monuments which Prizren, The tower of Vushtrri and the In the report of feasibility study published a few days ago, “The difference we are seeing in the have been repeated with different digitalization of frescoes in Graçanica copyright was considered as one of the fields where Kosova Museum said minister is also a names and 29 grave-yards and grave- Monastery. marked a major progress. reflection of many positive changes that yard complexes are removed from the 06 07 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. 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“I would like to express great thanks to environment where many activities can better management of heritage but he the American Embassy for a very precious take place. The plan is already ready and emphasized the responsibility of work as assistance, especially when we are we expect to commence the concrete the significant aspect which will push Restorations in the church of St. Nicholas in expecting to receive another fund of 1.5 work very soon. It is worth emphasizing forward the process. “What we should million dollars in the following next year that for the first time it is undertaken a establish in our work is the responsibility Prizren are inaugurated for the restoration of other monuments of concrete step at this very significant area towards the institution and duties we cultural heritage”. He thanked The of heritage”, he said. have undertaken. Without such Turkish Development and Reconstruction Other aspects of promotion such as the functioning there will not be any results. Agency for the project on restoration of support of the artisan week “Tour de That's what I require from each official”, he stated. five monuments of heritage in Kosova, Culture” and the Project on Promotion of Minister dwelled on the question of the which has been revealed the current year, Cultural Diversity in Kosovo, in artifacts' return to Kosova, which were and he also highly appreciated the cooperation with the European Council taken from Serbia during the period of support of the Italian Embassy in the are important steps of promotion as well”, said minister. war as well. “We have requested from issue of documentation and promotion of some international institutions many heritage. Minister said that different The archeological excavations have had a great support by MCYS this year and the times to return them as soon as possible. promotion materials are being prepared. Unfortunately, there was the lack of “Very soon, by the assistance of the Italian Archeological Institute has conducted excavations at around 20 locations, where Serbia's will on returning them so far but Embassy, the archeological park of the much evidence of early civilization has we hope and believe to return them in Museum of Kosova will have a different been found. Kosova very soon”, he said while also view. We are planning to establish an Regarding the legislative and institutional adding that some of the stolen artifacts, information heritage centre there and reform, minister notified that upon the which were found in Germany is expected except others there will be an amendments of the Law there will be to return in Kosova soon.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, behind impacts of any kind.” he stated. to seeing how many monuments in Memli Krasniqi, the President of the “Kosova has a very young population Kosova are being restored and expressed Republic of Kosova, Atifete Jahjaga and and our goal should be the actual the pleasure that her State assisted in the Ambassador of the United States of generation in particular by planting to this respect. She said to have visited America in Prishtinë, Tracey Jacobson, them a spirit of collaboration and some monuments of heritage these days have inaugurated the completion of commitment for preservation and and appreciated the fact that Kosova has restorations in the church of St. Nicholas propagation of our cultural heritage”. a truly rich cultural treasure. “Truly, our in village Bogoshevë, Prizren. Minister Krasniqi emphasised once presence here, of the President and The restoration of the respective again that cultural heritage has been and minister Krasniqi proves the monument of cultural heritage, dating is still a priority of Ministry of Culture, commitment shown by the Institutions since the end of 16th century has began Youth and Sports. He added that through of Kosova in preservation and in May of this year and it is the first such collaboration of many institutions propagation of heritage. monument to be restored in the frame of have been achieved many concrete “What I have been seeing these days and Hermes Sculpture, according to the Archeological 1.5 million dollar fund that MCYS outcomes. Minister expressed his I would like to specify is the fact that benefited last year by the American commitment on even greater local expertise on cultural heritage here Institute of Kosova Embassy. The implementation of this engagement in order to having much is being enhanced”, she said, while project was carried out by IRD. more progress. adding that in the following next year as well, the American Government will During excavations of summer season 2012 in Ulpiana, at the part between the Roman temple and bathroom, while Minister Krasniqi, in his speech, thanked From her side, the President Atifete provide funds for the heritage of Kosova. opening the northern annex of Sector B, Square 64, in a depth of around 40 cm, is discovered a sculpture made of the American Embassy for continues Jahjaga thanked USA for remaining close Jacobson added that cultural diversity of local marble and it presents the head and torso of an entire Hermes. The Hermes shaping is from the Greek origin contribution provided in preservation to Kosova in the process of the State Kosova is a very precious treasure and it but it is adapted to the Roman art and it has an apothropaic function. The sculpture is 59.5 cm tall, while its head and promotion of heritage. He building. She said that the Republic of should be protected and promoted by captures the length of 21 cm. The phallus is an integral part of his sculpture and it symbolizes the reproductive congratulated IRD on carrying out a Kosova is a place that offers everyone. Around 100 thousand dollars force of nature. professional work. Minister added that opportunities and respect for each were allocated for the restoration of the cultural heritage already has a special citizen, without any distinction. “I greet respective church. Hermes naming refers to the God of fertility (productivity), luck but also the protector of roads and borders. attention of the Institutions of the all of you, at this symbolic act bur very Republic of Kosova. “Our presence here significant for this area, the restoration Hermes sculptures were usually standing on end and placed at public and frequented places such as the road's today witnesses the commitment of the of the church of St. Nicholas in crossroads by serving as the indicators of roads, at the borders, palestra, gymnasiums, bookshops and temples, the Institutions of the Republic of Kosova, Bogoshevë, which since the fourteenth fact that is also confirmed after the discovery of this sculpture next to the temple of Ulpiana. Nevertheless, it should our friends and above all our citizens in century has been functioning in these be emphasized that it was discovered as secondary material or spolium (reused material) and it was reused in the order to preserve our cultural, ethnic areas as a gathering place of worshipers water canal of Roman bathroom. This sculpture belongs to the early Roman period, respectively, century I-II AD. and religious treasure. This event today and citizens. As the President of Kosova I Usually, to such sculptures were brought gifts and they were dyed with oil. shows that heritage is our common will strongly be committed for the return value, and we should not allow to divide of residents to their homes, in order to Studies of this sculpture will continue mainly through analogy in the region and beyond and it can be said that this us as it happened in the past. build our future together”, said President sculpture is unique in Kosova. Our cultural diversity is a distinctive Jahjaga in this occasion. value of our state and this should be The Ambassador of the United States of protected by each of us while leaving America, Tracey Jacobson was honoured 08 09 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. SEP/OCT 2012 NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2012 and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I.

Cultural heritage will be one of the identifying Haxhi(Robin) Krasniqi, the leader of the future segments of Kosovo golden boxing generation of Kosovo

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi welcomed in a meeting the boxer Haxhi Krasniqi from Kosova, who won the title 'WBO International' in the semi-heavy category of the professional boxing on 25th August in Berlin. Krasniqi defeated the Turkish boxer Serdar Sahin by a knockout and closed the fight in the fourth round by a knockout.

This is the second significant title won in the carrier of the professional boxing by Haxhi sports where Kosova has achieved many On the other hand the boxer Krasniqi Krasniqi and this said minister successes in the past and it has a great thanked minister for his continuous constitutes a pride for all people potential. He said that the State of Kosova support given while facing each challenge. of Kosova. He said that the very will always support Krasniqi and all other He said that after he was given the title he successful carrier of the boxer boxers on their way towards successes, in is even more motivated on greater Haxhi Krasniqi and the order to promote the potentials of Kosova engagement to achieving much more titles. forthcoming challenges he will in general. Minister added that for boxing Krasniqi appreciated the steps undertaken face as he is only a 25 year old and other sports in Kosova are already on internationalization and sports boxer, mark the coming of another open the international paths and young development of Kosova by promising at successful boxing generation of athletes will have the opportunity to show the same time that he is ready to give his Kosova. their talent and simultaneously represent contribution on further affirmation of our The Project on Propagation of Cultural will be a priority for the MCYS. far. He said that Kosova has a rich Boxing, said minister is one of the their state. athletes. Diversity in Kosova, has been one of “Cultural heritage is a priority of heritage so its preservation and the most important steps that we have Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports propagation is very significant. jointly undertaken, and it actually did and we have marked really positive The Project on Propagation of the not have its aim only on propagation of steps, and I emphasize here in Cultural Diversity in Kosova is financed the entire cultural heritage in Kosova particular, the legislative and by the European Commission and it is but it also served as an awareness institutional reform, archeological implemented by the Council of Europe Minister Krasniqi met the boxer Nuri Seferi, the mission for the population, for the excavations and restorations as well. in collaboration with MCYS and other significance of the cultural heritage and Our commitment will increase and we institutions dealing with cultural European champion in WBO version its preservation. are already working together with the heritage, local and international ones. So, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Council of Europe, European The open exhibition taking place at the Minister of Culture, Youth and Minister added that our State will Sports, Memli Krasniqi at the opening Commission and other partners in square between the Municipality of Sports, Memli Krasniqi welcomed always support boxers in order to of the exhibition for the sake of the many other projects which will bring Prishtina and the Government of in a meeting today the boxer from enable them follow the path of respective project. In this occasion back the cultural heritage in one of the Kosova, will be open until 18th Macedonia, Nuri Seferi, who won their success, by promoting the participated also the Chief of the Office identifying and unique components of September and there will be different the champion title of Europe in potential of the State of Kosova in of the Council of Europe in Kosova, Tim Kosova”, he said. propagation materials and photos on WBO, by defeating the Serbian general as well. Minister added Cartwright, the Ambassador of Greece On the other hand, Tim Cartwright said cultural heritage of Kosova. boxer Nenad Stankovic. He that the international paths for and the facilitator of EU on cultural that the Council of Europe's priority is defeated the Serbian Stankovic by boxing and other sports are heritage, Dimitris Moschopoulos, the the preservation of heritage in Kosova a knockout, and ended the fight already being open and our at the very first seconds of the young athletes will have the Operations Chief in the Office of the and the propagation of the cultural first round. opportunity to show their talent European Commission in Kosova, diversity as well. Cartwright added that Minister Krasniqi congratulated and at the same time represent Christof Stock, and other local and people should view the cultural the boxer Nuri Seferi for his their State. international officials engaged in the diversity as a collaboration point. He achievements so far, especially, in On the other hand, the boxer Nuri field of heritage. added that the Council will continue its the last fight. Seferi congratulated Minister Minister said that the outcomes of the commitment on working even harder “The very successful carrier of Krasniqi for the hard work on first phase are truly tangible and he in the second phase of the project and the boxer Seferi is a reflection of supporting sport, while thanking expressed the confidence that the he thanked MCYS for the close the great potential of Albanians in Minister for the warm welcoming second phase will bring even more collaboration provided. boxing, and the successes of as well. Seferi said that the achievements. He thanked the Council Meanwhile Christof Stock said that for boxers are an overall support by the Institutions and of Europe and the European the European Commission this achievement. Boxing is one of the people as well is an additional Commission for the contribution given constitutes an important segment of sports where Kosova has motivation for him in order to in this respect. the contribution given to Kosova and achieved many successes in the continue working with the aim of Minister added that cultural heritage he appreciated the work carried out so past and it has a great potential scoring even greater results in for the future as well, said the international arena. Minister”. 10 11 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I. SEP/OCT 2012 NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2012 and Sports of Republic of Kosovo. No. 5. Year I.

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Regulations on Cinematography Prizes, Theater Minister Krasniqi welcomed Ambassador Jacobson in Prizes, amendments of the Regulation on the Book an introductory meeting

Council and the Statutes of the National Gallery of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, welcomed in an introduction meeting today the Ambassador of the United States of America Kosovo approved in Prishtina, Tracey Jacobson, with whom they discussed regarding developments in the field of cultural heritage, culture, sport and youth in Kosova.

Minister Krasniqi has informed the Ambassador Jacobson with the achievements in the respective fields so far, particularly, in the field of cultural heritage. Minister re-emphasized the fact of cultural heritage remaining a priority of MCYS, and further working for more achievements in the future, with the aim of better promotion and protection of heritage. Minister underlined that Kosova has a rich heritage and its diversity represents a unique value that should be appreciated by all of us, without any distinction.

Minister Krasniqi thanked the Ambassador Jacobson for the assistance provided by her state in every segment in Kosova, particularly, for cultural heritage and sport as well. He mentioned the fund of 1.5 million dollars worth that the American Embassy has allocated for the restoration of some monuments in Kosova last year. He also expressed his thanks for many other projects of heritage that the American Embassy is assisting and will assist in the future as well. Minister expressed his readiness on deepening the cooperation between MCYS and the Embassy, as well as other partners providing valuable contribution in this respect. Except heritage, Minister Krasniqi highly appreciated the assistance of the American Embassy for sport in Kosova, especially, for the promotion of football for girls, by supporting different football clubs, as waell as organizing seminars and meetings with the aim of experience exchange.

From her side, the Ambassador Jacobson congratulated Minister for the work carried out so far in all fields covered by MCYS, especially, in heritage. Jacobson said that the United States of America will further continue to support Kosova in the future as well. The Ambassador reconfirmed that the support of the United States of America in other projects of heritage will continue in the following next year as well.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli directors, screenwriters, actors, directors of Regulation on the Council of Books Krasniqi has signed today Regulation on photography, composers, editors, art Annual Prizes for Cinematography, directors, costume designers, animators, and In the Regulation on the work of the Council of Regulation on Annual Prizes for Theater, creators who creatively contribute in the Books, except the usual support of the Council additions-amendments of Regulation on the field of cinematography. of Books, it is also foreseen to provide support work of the Council of Books, and has also in the purchase of books which have been Kosovo adopts the approved the Statute of Arts Gallery. The Annual Prize for Cinematography published in the last two years by publishing Gallery is having such document for the first houses, and by distributing them afterwards to time. This prize is awarded every year for film the municipal libraries. This will enable a strategy against works realised during the previous calendar greater support for publishers, as well as the These steps have been undertaken within the year. The annual prize for cinematography, enrichment of book stock of our libraries. frame of MCYS engagements on legislation according to the jury decision, is awarded forgery and piracy and institutional reform, evaluation of our every year only in one of the following Gallery has the statute for the first time creators and performers in film and theater, categories: the best production, the best and with the aim of increasing book director, the best screenwriter, the best For the first time the Gallery of Arts has got the publications as much as possible and actor/actress, director of photography, the statute. Minister Krasniqi has approved today municipal libraries as well. best composer, the best editor, the best art the statute of this Institution that except others In his speech to the Government's Cabinet, Minister of Culture, Rights was drafted, and since then important steps have been director, the best costume designer and the is awarding the Gallery with the naming Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi said that the respective undertaken, such as the approval of the regulation on licensing Regulation on the award of prizes for best animator. National Gallery of Kosova. Cinematography has the following two document was a common goal of MCYS and all creators of the collective associations for administration of copyright. Two categories; Regulation on the award of prizes for Draft Law on the Ensemble “Shota' approves field of art. associations such as APIK that administers musical creativity theater has the following categories: He said that this is a very serious answering of the State for and VAPIK administering the film creativity have been licensed National Prize for the Life's Work “Bekim In the last meeting of the Government of those who maltreat the copyright and other related rights in the current year. Fehmiu” National Prize on Life's Work Kosova, the Draft Law on Song and Dance Kosova. “This document of a special significance, through the Upon the approval of the strategy, concrete steps are expected to Ensemble “Shota” and other Ensembles establishment of the Task Force against forgery and piracy, be undertaken very soon with the aim of protecting the original This prize is awarded to prominent - Annual Prizes for theater, awarded in the approves. This Draft Law regulates the defines many parties, such as institutions as well as non- creativity. personalities in the field of cinematography subcategories as follows functioning of the activity of National Song and governmental bodies, who will jointly work with the aim of On the other hand, the boxer Nuri Seferi congratulated Minister for the success, achievements during carrier, - Annual Prize for the best performance Dance Ensemble “Shota” and other cultural avoiding barriers so that creators enjoy the rewards of their Krasniqi for the hard work on supporting sport, while thanking innovations and special contribution for the - Annual Prize for the best direction artistic Ensembles. This Draft Law regulates efforts. The best practices of EU legislation have been reviewed Minister for the warm welcoming as well. Seferi said that the progression of cinematography. This prize - Annual Prize for the best actor/actress definition, types, establishment, activity, and consulted to for the establishment of this Task Force stated may also be awarded after the author's - Annual Prize for successful international organization, financing, artists' position and support by the Institutions and people as well is an additional death. The prize winners may be: producers, presentation other issues of this field. minister Krasniqi. motivation for him in order to continue working with the aim of From year 2011, a new Law on Copyright and Other Related scoring even greater results in the international arena.

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Regulations on Cinematography Prizes, Theater Minister Krasniqi welcomed Ambassador Jacobson in Prizes, amendments of the Regulation on the Book an introductory meeting

Sport unites people with each to realize their needs”, said other, and the work carried out by Minister, while expressing his Kosovo is offering people with special needs proves thanks to all other partners who Memorandum on drafting Local Plans for this best. So, said today, Minister of assisted pre-Olympic Committee Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli as well. Cultural Heritage equal opportunities Krasniqi at the presentation of brochure of the pre-Olympic The French Ambassador in Committee of Kosova. At this Prishtinë, Jean Francois Fitou for all ceremony were also present the said that people with special French Ambassador in Prishtina, needs have the necessity to be Jean Francois Fitou, the Italian seen the work carried out by Ambassador in Prishtina, Michael them and their passion as well. At Giffoni, as well as the this occasion, he appealed to representatives of local and media on representation of the international Institutions. activities of pre-Olympic Minister Krasniqi said that MCYS Committee of Kosova as much as will continue to be the principal possible. sustainer of the pre-Olympic “They are a significant part of our Committee of Kosova, as it also society. They are equal to us and was so far. He highly appreciated they deserve our respect”, he the work carried out by the said. respective Committee. “The Meanwhile, the Chairperson of brochure you are issuing today the pre-Olympic Committee of could be a small step, but it is an Kosova, Njozma Emini expressed initiative to be highly appreciated her thanks to MCYS for the as we lacked such initiative so far support provided in every aspect. and undoubtedly it will also be a She spoke regarding the issue of good way of awareness for all brochure and as she also said, the citizens as well as those with publication of the brochure aims special needs in order to enable the awareness of persons with their integration in the special needs regarding sport and democratic society of Kosova. I their integration in the am aware of the challenges but democratic society of Kosova. undoubtedly, we marked a “This brochure has inspiration considerable progress. We are and motivation features with working hard in order to offering respect to persons with special everybody feeling equal in our needs and it will be a guide for society and have the opportunity their activities”, she said. The Understanding Memorandum for Memli Krasniqi, said that the respective while thanking the Swedish Government the Program “ Local Plans of Cultural document will be a good basis for all in for the support provided to Kosova for Heritage 2012-2015” was signed order to enhance our concrete steps at several years in the field of heritage. Minister Krasniqi met the veteran athlete Muhamet Rama between the Ministry of Culture, Youth local level as well in the view of From his side, Minister of Environment and Sports,, Cultural Heritage Without preservation and cultural heritage. “I and Spatial Planning, Dardan Gashi Borders, Ministry of Environment and would say that Local Plans of Cultural expressed the support of the Ministry he Spatial Planning as well as seven Heritage are a necessary step to be leads to contribute on drafting and Municipalities such as Gjilan, Gjakovë, undertaken”. implementation of these plans. Vushtrri, Kaçanik, Partesh, Dragash and They will assist us to manage this field He added that through this Rahovec. much better and will provide an Memorandum the legal framework for By a collaboration of all these additional framework of coordination cultural heritage and spatial planning is institutions the Local Plans of the among us. Heritage is a priority of the supplemented even more. Sali Shoshi, Cultural Heritage will be prepared, and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports director of CHwB in Kosova, expressed they will identify the resources of the and our goal is municipalities to play a his thanks to MCYS and other cultural and natural heritage that will significant role for realization of general Institutions for cooperation provided in serve as the basis for the economic and plans in this domain. MCYS will be ready this initiative. He said that through Local social development of the community. at any time to provide municipalities Plans of Cultural Heritage will be Such plans will have the form of a list of with necessary cooperation in our addressed the immediate needs, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli the Greek athlete Theodosiov Giorgos since 1999 In Izmir have participated 8 athletes from activities and projects, as a result of engagements to preserve our common simultaneously, will be drawn a long Krasniqi has welcomed in a meeting today the with the time 5:22.46. Kosova, and two among them have broken two coordination of the relevant institutions. treasure. term vision for cultural and natural veteran athlete Muhamet Rama, who broke two Minister Krasniqi congratulated Rama for the Balkans records and brought 11 medals, 2 gold, Balkan records for veterans, in the discipline of record of successes within a ten year period that 4 silver and 5 bronze. Signing of the Memorandum on drafting Municipalities should see heritage as heritage. Singing of the Memorandum on 800 and 1500m at the 21st Balkan he has been engaged in athletics while he Minister said that MCYS will continue Local Plans of Cultural Heritage derives one of the great potentials for the drafting Local Plans of Cultural Heritage Championship which was held on 21 – 23 assessed him to being a very good example of a supporting the athletics sport in order to September in Izmir, Turkey. In 800 meters he hard work and a high commitment towards achieve even greater successes. On the other from the MCYS engagement and its economic development as heritage derives from the engagement of MCYS ran 2:34.20 whereas the record was 2:36.4 that sports. He also congratulated the Federation of hand, the athlete Muhamet Rama thanked cooperation with CHwB. consists one of the main components of and its cooperation with CHwB. was held by the Turkish athlete Aziz Londer Athletics of Kosova and the Association of veteran minister Krasniqi for his continuous support since 1992. athletes of Kosova on their work and results they given at every competition and after each Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, tourism, particularly in Kosova”, he said, In the discipline of 1500 meters Rama ran have achieved at this competition and other success. Rama said that he still has the 5:16.12 where the previous record was held by competitions as well. willpower to do athletics and he is a big fan of many other sports as well.

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Our Lady Helper Chatholic Church – Prizren, XIX century

Mirusha Waterfall, Klina, Kosovo