Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo

NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2013 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Kosovo’sKosovo’s Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. Culture,Culture, YouthYouth andand SportSport

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ajlinda Kelmendi, Nora ner by thousands of citizens, fol- the gold medal whereas Nora Gja- Gjakova and Driton Kuka lowing the great success marked kova was ranked as seventh. Mwere welcomed in Prishti- in the World Championship of Judo na and in Peja in a splendid man- in Rio - Brasil, where Majlinda won More on page 4

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achieve remarkable success to be sition was a great success, having The whole welcoming event in Pr- rewarded. In this case Majlinda in consideration the number of ishtina and the escort to the birth city is going to get for the gold medal competing judoists and the quality in Peja was organised by the Ministry from MCYS the reward in amount in her category. She said that she of Culture, Youth and Sports. of 40 thousand Euros, while the is going to work a lot to bring one Judo team was welcomed at trainer Driton Kuka 20 thousand more important medal to Kosovo. Prishtina Airport upon landing by Euros. Minister expressed his con- Whereas the trainer Driton the Minister of Culture, Youth and Kuka stressed that it was essen- Sports, Memli Krasniqi. part of the Olympic Games in Rio Following this, the winning 2016 and the team of Kosovo state great and continuous support they team and the Minister Krasniqi shall be led by Majlinda and is go- received from the state of Kosovo, held a press conference, where ing to have even greater success. !"b$ they spoke about the achieved Majlinda Kelmendi meanwhile brought Kosovo a gold medal, that success and plans for the future. added that she feels extraordinarily has a value of millions for me. This “Today is an extraordinary happy for bringing to Kosovo the success is great, especially after moment because our judoists are the disappointment from London, returning back with the greatest that she has worked a lot together where both our prime Minis- success for our sports. Majlinda’s with her trainer Driton Kuka, Minis- ters and minister Krasniqi were personal success is her own indi- ter Krasniqi and Judo Federation. present. I had promised that I am vidual success, but of the entire “I thank the minister for this going to pay that debt, and here Kosovo as well. Majlinda’s and welcome, but, besides we have ) Nora’s success is undoubtedly our cooperated a lot to come to this Following the press confer- greatest success. It is encouraging welcoming. Of course the greatest ence, the team and the delegation for young athletes. Our athletes thanks I would like to dedicate to of MCYS got on a bus all branded now have a model to be encour- the trainer Driton Kuka, because with images of Kosovo champions. aged for future successes. I am I would not be here without him. It went through several parts of personally honoured to have had Being a world champion from & the opportunity to cooperate from Kosovo is an extraordinary thing at ‘Mother Teresa’ square, where and I can say that the trainer is hundreds of citizens attended the judoists, having the possibility to incredible. I dedicate this medal to welcome event organised by MCYS jointly train in Kosovo and to raise the state of Kosovo. I am happy for for the judoists. The team and the the fact that all citizens recognise Minister Krasniqi addressed to the out, while he also added that from citizens saying that this common this week, based on the compe- said. She added that this result is success, of the entire Kosovo isn’t tences the Law foresees is going to going to serve her not to stop the going to stop, but more work shall propose to the President of Koso- work and to aim at medal in Olym- be done for other medals. vo, Atifete Jahjaga, that Majlinda pic Games as well. Following the ceremony in Pr- is decorated with the “Medal for On the other hand, the judoist ishtina, the bus departed heading Nora Gjakova valuing the success to Peja, and there also a splendid already has the required legisla- of Majlinda, mentioned that for welcome was made from citizens tion regarding the athletes who her career ranking on seventh po- of Peja and local institutions. 4 No. 11. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II.

Q rime-Minister of the Republic $I- Pcompanied by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, hosted in a meeting the world champion in judo Majlinda Kelmendi and her trainer Driton Kuka, and judoka Nora Gjakova and President of Judo Federation of Kosovo, Agron Kuka. In this &V$I on the regulation for allocation of state rewards for athletes achiev- ing high results in international competitions handed the decisions for the rewards in value of 40 000 € for the judoist Majlinda Kelmen- orities enhancement of Kosovar ically MCYS is providing her and di, respectively 20 000€ for the sport. Your example motivates her team and also promised that in trainer Kuka. us as institutions to continue the the future as well is going to bring &V$I6 support also for other top athletes trophies for the state of Kosovo. his gladness for hosting Majlinda She also informed the Prime-Min- as an athlete who has reached manner the sport of Kosovo in the ister about the experience she the top of the sports in judo, and & had in Brazil. The judoist Majlinda she did all this on the name of the $I Kelmendi during the meeting gave Republic of Kosovo. Prime-Minister the success of Majlinda has made as a present to the Prime-Minister congratulated the judoist Kelmendi feel proud all citizens, and also the $I and her trainer for the work they institutions of our country. won in the World Championship in have done and for their achieve- Meanwhile the Kosovar cham- Brazil. While the Minister Memli ment of the title of world champion Majlinda Kelmendi expressed Krasniqi symbolically distributed pion, and he encouraged them to her thanks to the Prime-Minister the cheques with the amounts of further pursue the way of success. $I/ the rewards for the world champi- “Government of the Republic of for the support of the Government on in judo Majlinda Kelmendi and Kosovo keeps as one of its pri- of the Republic of Kosovo, specif- her trainer Driton Kuka.

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n Basel in Switzerland the pres- MCYS is one of the main support- meeting place where the borders tigious festival of culture Cultur- ers of this edition. are crossed and people come closer IesScapes opened. In this edition Estimating this festival as highly to each other through art. the culture from Balkans will be important, Minister Krasniqi said Kosovo and Switzerland and in presented. In the opening evening that this edition is special as it pres- particular the city of Basel, as he the choir from ‘Prenk Jakova’ music ents a region consisting of eight stated have a long lasting connec- school from Gjakova performed. states, coming with lots of varieties tion. Minister Krasniqi said that in Minister of Culture, Youth and but at the same time with lots of this city many young people from Sports, Memli Krasniqi was one of similarities as well. CultureScapes, Kosovo have showed example and the invitees to open this festival. as the minister Krasniqi said is a that they have become an important

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osovo shall be part of this Cultural diplomacy, as Minister year edition of the cultur- Krasniqi said, has been and shall Kal festival in Switzerland, remain a priority of culture for the "$ MCYS, thus expressing once again edition is dedicated to the culture the initiative of the ministry to in Balkans and many artists are go- support participation of our artists ing to participate there. Ministry of in many culture events around the Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) world, but there is no doubt that has been one of the supporters of it is also for bringing artists from R many countries to Kosovo. In this - view, Minister Krasniqi expressed tion of our artists in this festival, the readiness for the cooperation beginning from 19 October. in between CultureScapes and To coordinate the activities in cultural institutions in Kosovo to the future and to discuss for exten- continue in the future as well. sion and expansion of cooperation, Meanwhile, Benita Ortwein Minister of Culture, Youth and thanked Minister Krasniqi for Sports, Memli Krasniqi hosted today the continuous support provided in a meeting Benita Ortwein, Chief in this edition. Ortwien further of Production in CultureScapes. added the fact that MCYS has been Minister Krasniqi pointed out that participation of our artists " is another very important step in the preparations which have been image of Switzerland but also of direction of promoting our cultur- made for this edition, in particu- Kosovo. In this view he mentioned al scene in the world, following lar with the program for Kosovo the athletes from Kosovo, respective- participation in these two years but also from the other countries. ly Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, in the most important events of Ortwein said that this is a good Arnold Gjergjaj and many others. ) opportunity to expand the areas of “We support these strong the fund of CultureScapes for their cooperation and also added that connections which are examples cooperation. Minister said that this they have already made regular 6 festival is one more opportunity contacts also with artists from for Kosovo artists to promote their Kosovo, intending to have accom- Minister further said that it was work but to also extend coopera- plishment of as many joint projects politics to often stress the differ- tion with artists from all over the as possible. ences in Balkans, but he also added CultureScapes is considered as that now everyone is working for Kosovo shall undoubtedly be a one of the most important festivals the future to be built by promoting special presentation in this festival. of culture in Switzerland but also differences as a uniting value. In the ceremony of opening of this in Europe. Every year this festival The Government of Kosovo is festival the chorus of the school of organizes edition for the cultural working a lot to support the artists b&);)<() stage of a country or region a cer- towards promoting their work and is going to perform. tain region. This year is Balkans. thus our cultural stage as well to contribute as much as possible into connection amongst peoples and In the ceremony of opening, representatives of the government in Basel spoke as well and also leaders of the CultureScapes festival. CultureScapes is estimated as one of the most important festivals of culture in Switzerland but also in Europe. Every year this festival or- ganises edition for the cultural stage of a country or a certain region. No. 11. Year II. 7 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER

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13th&% 67 areas at various cultural events. were extended to Kosovo it will European cultural stage.

On the other hand, leaders of ECP, Norrman dhe Stenbäck found the holding of next year’s session to Prishtina as very important. They thanked the Minister for cooperation, stating that they would work hard to ensure that Prishtina session becomes a truly important event for culture in general.

In the sidelines of the session, the Ministry met also the many representatives of the political and cultural stage in Europe, who have been attending the activity. he Minister of Culture, Youth holding this session in Prishtina and Sports, Memli Krasniqi is is of a special importance for the The Edinburgh session focuses Tattending the 12th session of culture of Kosovo, as it will serve on freedom of speech, partici- the European Cultural Parliament to exchange experiences regarding pation and promotion of overall (ECP), which is held in Edinburgh development and promotion of cultural policies, along with indi- " !"- vidual creativity. Karl-Erik Norrman, the Secretary mit to ensure smooth preparations, General of the ECP and Pär Sten- - Tomorrow Minister Krasniqi bäck, the Speaker of the Senate in a cant attendance throughout Europe. will address a keynote to the ses- bid to discuss a potential agreement sion, at which he will speak about to convene the 13th session of the Minister Krasniqi presented the developments in the cultural ECP to Prishtina next year. Parties the achievements in the area of stage of Kosovo. have agreed to call the next meet- culture in Kosovo but also chal- ing in our country, judging it an lenges lying ahead. Kosovo is represented at the important step towards promoting 12th session by the regular mem- the cultural stage of Kosovo and es- - bers of ECP from Kosovo, director tablishment cooperation between verse cultural calendar and contin- of National Gallery, Erzen Shkololli, the ECP, MCYS and other culture ues to incite the interest of many as well as recent members pro- mechanisms in Kosovo and Europe. posed by Minister Krasniqi, at the artists from Kosovo have shown request of ECP, Veton Nurkollari Minister Krasniqi said that considerable success in many ?86

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inister of Culture, Youth and for interesting competitions. contribution has been given by and Sports, greeted the We would like to congratulate Sigal the local basketball players. This Mhistorical debut of Sigal Prishtina, the players, chairman- is another indicator for the work Prishtina in Balkan League, thus ship and the fans who have worked done in the basketball of Kosovo ) together to make a club compara- and for the great potential we have ) ble to European clubs. in this sport. competitions. First of all it is a win Sigal Prishtina with the success We would also like to congrat- of all Kosovo. and organization in the club has ulate for the work and the match $- given a very good image to the shown by Peja BC. nessed before all sports commu- capital city, but undoubtedly to the H- nity in the world but also to those whole Kosovo in general. tance now is the fact that we are loving sports, for our great passion Encouraging is the fact that for becoming part of the international and untiring work for the quality competitions and by working hard the success shall be reached. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, has always been close to these two clubs to support even Q) League. We shall remain nearby now and in the future for qualitative competitions and a much better sports environment in our rooms. Finally, by expressing lots of thanks to the fans of both our clubs, we ask from them that in the future matches, especially in those developed in Kosovo to show the high level of support, thus avoiding inci- dents, as in this way we stay away from harming our newly started international journey in sports. 10 No. 11. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II.

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“I am happy FAMU is honoured to play the sig- and proud that - we reached this ment of Kosovo cinematography, agreement with by adding that students who are one of the best coming from Kosovo shall be the world academic enrichment of the whole program institutions, and inistry of Culture, Youth - Based on the Memorandum, and Sports and Kosovo FAMU every year is going to MCinematography Centre Our cineastes from now on have an ) signed a Memorandum of Under- excellent opportunity of their pro- fessional advancement which they in Kosovo including writing of the television of Academy of Fine _ Arts in Prague, FAMU, for cooper- The steering council of KCC also production, camera, montage and ation in provision of opportunities through the head Arben Zharku alike. In these workshops there of audio-visual education for the greeted signing of this agreement. are the staff of FAMU who will lec- citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, “This agreement with the best ture. KCC shall work on selection in particular for the students of ? of students and cineastes who Z!" are going to participate in these signed by the Permanent Secretary, and also is going to create a new workshops. Veton Firzi, for KCC, the director spirit here. I believe that with this Besides, with this Memoran- Fatos Berisha while from FAMU, it agreement we are going to make dum KCC and MCYS undertake was the dean Pavel Jech. )- Director of KCC, Fatos Berisha ers from Kosovo. I consider it as a one person in FAMU for one year, stated that it is an important step starting from the academic year for the cinematography of Kosovo. While the dean Jech said that 2014-15. The same applies also for doctoral studies at the moment they start in FAMU. Also by this memorandum, FAMU shall ensure a place for one student citizen from ^ week summer program. FAMU International is a permanent department of FAMU which programs of studies and short term courses in English. FAMU and FAMU International provide several two year programs and three `{ V studies and a practical program of - tion called Academic Preparation Program (APP). No. 11. Year II. 11 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER

b' cQ he village of Kukaj, nearly 30 HP8)P- second edition of ‘Albaniada’ to km to the east of Prishtina, PQ promote one of these important Tplayed host to the second edi- ))( elements of our heritage, our tion of traditional games “Albania- ^&P/(" traditional games and sports. If Throwing Sideways (gurapesh me ^{_ aspects of ethnos through games, dy duar anash), Overhead Stone about promoting this important music, humour and dance. The com- Throwing (gurapesh prapa), Sin- part of our heritage, I am glad that petitors in 20 games provided great V"$ this year, in addition to the element entertainment, which made the Present at the opening of this of promotion we also introduced event even more appealing, a no less year edition was the Minister of an element of competition, which important part of promoting and Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli was always at the heart of these cultivating our cultural heritage. Krasniqi, who along with the event { More than 60 medals were facilitator Ekrem Tahiri, lit the Krasniqi at the opening ceremony. awarded at various disciplines, torches, thus marking the start SI of competition. Minister Krasniqi been the goal of MCYS to expand ")I)P said that these events contribute to and ensure wider participation <6QVVV protection, preservation and culti- that would transcend the geo- V){HP8 vation of our cultural heritage. graphical borders of Kosovo Q “We are gathered here at the through activities of this nature such as this particular heritage event. “It is our goal and objective to ensure that in the coming years, Albaniada may accommodate more sports and games, participants and teams so that our traditional sports and games may be represented by a larger number of Albanian areas, transcending Kosovo, including regions where Albanians have been - ter of Culture, Memli Krasniqi. 12 No. 11. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II.

V7? he Women’s Centre “Dera e Z- Tganize in Prishtina the Ninth Fair 2013, which is traditionally held since 2005 as part of Days ? Kosovo. The fair, which is considered as the largest handicraft event in Kosovo, promotes the cultural heritage of our country whereby, b$ square will host exhibits of various handicrafts ranging from clothing, wood, metal to traditional food. to support it as part of various in terms of production as well as Present at the today’s opening programmes. The support is based exposure. “As municipality, we will of the fair, a project supported by strongly on cultivation and pro- make every effort to support the the Ministry of Culture, Youth and motion of our tradition spanning women, to support the cultural val- Sports (MCYS) were the Secretary multiple years provided by various ues they exhibit, to support the val- General of the Ministry, Veton - ues that describe our cultural her- Firzi and mayor of municipality of retary Firzi, adding that with the itage and which add to our values Prishtina, Isa Mustafa. support of other levels, these crafts such as: education, culture, sports, Secretary Firzi expressed his may be well converted into small ( gratitude on behalf of MCYS and economies, which in addition to the fair as another opportunity for stressed that MCYS included the preservation, would help generate women to show what they can do in ` incomes for craftsmen while also 6- of activities of the ministry as a encouraging younger generations ing values of cultural heritage and result of cooperation of institu- to cultivate and promote our cul- other values we want to build in tions with NGOs and owing to the tural heritage and tradition. both Prishtina and Kosovo. efforts of the people involved in Whereas the mayor of munici- The opening ceremony also the process. “Activities of this fair pality of Prishtina, Isa Mustafa, said saw artistic performances of our are very important. In addition to that the fair was important because national dances as well as those of exposing their work, crafters will it serves to exhibit cultural and the artist and designer of musi- also promote the values of our artistic values of Kosovo and other "/$ cultural heritage. Preserving the areas participating in the event, year’s fair will be open from 26 old handicrafts is the priority of stressing that municipality would to 30 September in the “Mother the ministry and we will continue support the work of women, both $"/

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<& WRRR ) inistry of Culture, Youth UR and Sports in an event cer- Memony distributed around for municipal libraries, apart from dinarily important now when the 5000 books for 30 municipal the support providing also in the new school year has started in the libraries, where 70 different titles competition for cultural projects. pre-university education, and soon $ Books are published in the two last the university academic year shall MCYS buys and distributes books years and they have been pur- start as well, because it is creating chased through public competition more possibilities for the pupils by the Council of Books. In this and students. I believe that with competition the Council had de- the new forms of support, MCYS cided to buy only 55 titles, and had is implementing the funds of our - libraries and it will help make it richer every year and will bring it time also publication of literature magazines. Krasniqi, while he also mentioned In the ceremony held in the that now such an activity is already National and University Library traditional and MCYS shall always of Kosovo there participated the be near the libraries to support Minister of Culture, Youth and their fund in order to have it en- Sports, Memli Krasniqi, Director of riched as much as possible. NULK, Sali Bashota and directors of Director of NULK, Sali Bashota municipal libraries. by highly appreciating MCYS for Minister Krasniqi said in his the libraries, added that NULK as speech that the event of today is a central librarian institution in the beginning of a new program Kosovo is going to work hard in of support for the book and the future so that the municipal librar- libraries, considering that it is the ies are developed and enriched in !" their shelves as much as possible. published titles and we are distrib- On the name of libraries Engjell uting to the municipal libraries. Berisha, the director of municipal Minister Krasniqi pointed out that <() in the two last years the support thanked MCYS for making such an for the libraries and books has initiative, which according to him doubled, but also in general for the is highly useful, as he said that municipal libraries always are in need “I think that this fund is extraor- of new titles. No. 11. Year II. 17 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER

' Q V6 inister of Culture, Youth in many respects. We have already nia, Mirela Kumbaro - Furxhi, and Sports, Memli Krasniqi established a tradition of joint expressed her gratitude for the Mwelcomed at a meeting his activities in many areas, such as hospitality and commitment to full counterpart from the Republic of cinematography, theatre, literature, cooperation that MCYS had extend- Albania, Minister of Culture, Mirela music and heritage. The Museum of ed to joint initiatives of the two V`6- Kosovo plays host to the exhibition b cial visit to the Republic of Kosovo. bZZ visit in the capacity of the Minister Minister Kumbaro – Furxhi was part speaks of this cooperation and rep- is to Kosovo, although I have yet to of the delegation of the Government resents one of the best joint work to - of Albania, headed by the Prime date, however, it only represents a istry of Culture of the Republic of Minister Edi Rama, who chose starting point for major projects in Albania; but I am nonetheless here, / Both ministers, at an introductory and expressed commitment to en- ^ and informative meeting, agreed hance the cooperation between the said Minister Kumbaro-Furxhi. that Kosovo and Albania represent a two countries by singling out the In addition, she also said that in model of cooperation in many areas, considerable potential of the youth discussion with Minister Krasniqi especially culture and heritage, that may indulge in arts and culture. they agreed that in future cultural which are aspects that speak of a “We intend, and this has been activities will be conducted through shared trait of Albanian nation. and remains a goal of both our cooperation and joint projects with Minister Memli Krasniqi, con- countries, to undertake concrete the view of enhancing and promot- gratulated his counterpart on as- steps in our cooperation and ing the cultural life and cultural 6 interaction, thereby ensure coordi- heritage. “Joint initiatives are truly wishes for successful work and nation and programme of cultural a good experience and the indeed accomplishment of goals, projects / produce results through artistic and policies laid out in her pro- On the other hand, Minister of and cultural exchanges. We share gramme, thus advancing culture Culture of the Republic of Alba- a history and culture and we look 6 forward to achievements and belief that the cultural cooper- successes on both sides of the ation between Kosovo and Al- border, therefore through joint bania will be further deepened projects, programmes and in future through a calendar of investments we will advance joint cultural activities. not only our culture but also “Cooperation and strength- ening the ties between our said, adding that by preserving countries by promoting and its culture and heritage, the Al- preserving culture and tradi- banian nation may look forward tion should continue in future to a brighter future. 18 No. 11. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER SEP/OCT 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II.

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inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli 8 7<& Krasniqi signed the supplementations of the n Junik the Youth Week started, which this time M$- was organized in eight municipalities of Kosovo. ments under Protection. In the earlier list there were IYouth week is a traditional activity organized by 1,181 assets of heritage, while the List signed today the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports with vari- contains 1,428 assets of heritage. ous activities, where promotion of volunteer work is From the list drafted by Regional Centres of Cultur- included, participation of youth and organization of various cultural and recreational activities. 77 assets of various categories. While, upon recommendation from these mecha- 7<F)V nisms, there were added 45 new proposals from the 8S archaeological heritage, 77 monuments from archi- Junik (05/09/2013), `PSS R[ TRSU List for protection has covered the assets of movable Rahovec (12/09/2013), heritage. Their number is in total 200. Istog (18/09/2013), Minister Krasniqi highly valued the signing of this Lipjan (23/09/2013), Malisheva (26/09/2013), of cultural heritage, thus emphasising the need to Podujeva (27/09/2013) dhe make functional as soon as possible the Council of Kllokot (14/09/2013). with the work on drafting and adoption of the Perma- nent List. The Youth Week in 2011 was held in the following municipalities of Kosovo: Prizren, Peja, Gjakova, Fer- izaj, Mitrovica, Gjilan, Partesh and Prishtina. In 2012 it was held in the following municipalities: I" Ranillug and Suhareka. Through this activity MCYS aims at promoting youth values and engagement of youth on building a tolerant and integrating society in the spirit of mutual understanding; Increase of cooperation amongst the youth of all ethnicities and the youth vulnerable groups, on preparation and provision of a broad spectrum of activities; promotion of volunteer work at youth, their mobilization for youth activities, broadening of space for activity for the NGO-s through promotion of municipal potentials. No. 11. Year II. 19 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER

) inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi hosted the Ambassador of France Min Kosovo, Maryse Daviet with whom the up culture, challenges and manners of cooperation in this Minister Krasniqi informed the ambassador on the cultural activities organized up to date as successes achieved by our artists inside and outside the country. In addition he stressed that the aim of MCYS for the )) future is to increase the budget and to provide more support to culture so that besides the numerous orga- inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli nizations of many events and cultural activities, to also Krasniqi hosted the famous Turkish actor Kadir MInanir, who is staying for a visit in Kosovo. stage in the greatest cultural events in the world. Minister Krasniqi welcomed the actor and ex- Minister Krasniqi also mentioned in particular pressed high consideration for his to date career. and highly valued the cooperation that Kosovo and $)- ` ( heritage. Minister also expressed his dedication for - this cooperation to grow, thus taking the initiatives ternational representation of our artists and creation. and undertaking various joint activities thus creating a Minister also mentioned that one of the priorities stronger connection between the two countries. of the cinematography is the entering into cooperation On the other hand the ambassador Maryse Daviet with the centres of cinematography around the world. expressed her pleasure for the work and engagement In this aspect, he considered as highly important that undertaken till now by MCYS, thus congratulating the Kosovo and Turkey enhance their cooperation in the minister for the support and the promotion of culture in general. (( She expressed the readiness for the expansion of and Turkey are going to soon sign agreement for cul- the cooperation in between the two countries, through tural cooperation. cooperation and interaction on further improvement On the other hand the Turkish actor expressed his of the cultural life. pleasure regarding the visit in Kosovo and thanked Minister and the Ambassador also agreed to realize the Minister Krasniqi for his welcome. Inanir highly appreciated the cultural cooperation that Kosovo and and cultural heritage, so that in the next year more Turkey have. joint activities towards enabling presentation of ) the cultural stage and cultural heritage of Kosovo in future co-production between Kosovo and Turkey. France but also that of France in Kosovo.

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' K7 inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Kras- Mniqi, hosted in a meeting a delegation of Albanian Football Federation in Germany headed by the president Ruzhdi Statovci, accompanied by representatives of clubs and Albanian football players active in Diaspora. The delegation is staying in Kosovo to play the revue match in between the veterans of Prishtina club and diaspora and also for the match of Super cup between Prishtina, the winner of the Cup of Kosovo and Kosovo from Münich, as the winner of Diaspora Cup. Minister thanked the President Football Federation in Germany, niqi about the organisation of the Statovci not only for the organisa- where, through various sports or- competitions there, the successes tion of the sports life in Diaspora, ganisations exchange of experienc- achieved and about the plans for but also for using football as an es is enabled and thus increasing the future the Albanian Football the quality, dedication to work with Federation in Germany has in on building the image of our state the youth, and thus our country has order to improve and increase there, and he further appreciated the most appropriate representa- the quality of Albanian football in the achievements of football play- tion in the international arena. Diaspora, thus bringing up as many ers in Germany, be it in individual Whereas, Ruzhdi Statovci, talents as possible. aspect but also in group and organ- thanked the minister Krasniqi for The matches shall take place in isational aspect as well, including his welcoming and readiness to the stadium of Prishtina, where fa- the Cup of Diaspora. provide support and also expressed mous football players from’90-ties Moreover, Minister Krasniqi his opinion that also in the future shall participate, from the golden showed his full readiness and also the cooperation shall continue. generation of Prishtina, and also that of MCYS to support and mu- The Albanian delegation also Albanian football players who have tually cooperate with the Albanian informed in detail minister Kras- migrated to Diaspora.

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7 7')8 inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, hosted in a meeting the new leader- Krasniqi, hosted in a meeting the Kosovar Mship of basketball in Kosovo headed by Presi- Mathlete Adriatik Kajtazi, volleyball player play- dent of Basketball Federation of Kosovo, Erolld Belegu. ing with the national representation of Albania since In this introductory meeting it was discussed about 2008 and also as a successful volleyball player playing further cooperation, achievements in this sport in our in the club Qatar SC in Doha of Qatar. country and the duties and challenges in the future for Minister Krasniqi congratulated the volleyball the basketball of Kosovo with particular emphasis on player Adriatik Kajtazi for his successes achieved increase of quality and internationalisation with full in this sport, but also for earlier successes when he rights in respective European and world federations of played in Kosovo, in Macedonia, and also by repre- this sport. senting the national representation of Albania. Min- Minister congratulated the President Erolld Belegun ister Krasniqi estimated that his example in engage- and the Board of BFK for their election in chairmanship )6 during this mandate they will manage to advance this well-known sport, in particular at working with new generations and dignitary representation in the international arena. In this aspect, Minister Krasniqi provided his and MCYD full readiness to help BFK. Whereas the president of BFK, Erolld Belegu thanked the minister Krasniqi for his welcoming and for the readiness for support, and expressed his certi- tude that in the future as well KFB will be supported by MCYS. The president Belegu also informed the min- ment and motivation he has for sports work must be ister Krasniqi regarding the activities and the plans for followed also by other volleyball players thus ad- the future in function of improvement of conditions vancing professionally in this sport, considering the and increase of quality of Kosovar basketball. successes the volleyball player like Adriatik achieve, The two agreed that representation of our country with two teams of basketball in Balkans League is a our country in the world, thus making a further step hope that this sport shall demonstrate the adequate towards internationalisation also of this sport and level in international arena and that this will be a good other sports developed in Kosovo. step towards breaking of existing barriers in basket- Whereas the volleyball player Adriatik Kajtazi ball also. thanked the minister for welcoming and for the support from MCYS, and also expressed his gratitude for the interest expressed regarding his career. Kajtazi informed Minister Krasniqi in detail for the success achieved till now in his career as a volleyball player and for his future plans. Adriatik Kajtazi in November 2011 left the club of ")P$ Sport Club of the capital city of Qatar, Doha. Adriatik was earlier a volleyball player of champion teams like Mabetex, Studenti of Tirana, Pallavollo Lugano, etc. No. 11. Year II. 23 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER

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@7?' 8 "&')@< SAID mission in Kosovo closed with a ceremony Uthe Young Entrepreneurs Program where through the cooperation also with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) they carried out many projects, in vocational training for entrepreneurship and the support in invest- ment projects through grants. Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth "({8 this closing ceremony of Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) of USAID, where high representatives of this mission in Kosovo attended, - ciary programs and representatives of civil society institutions. Deputy Minister Abazi on increase cooperation with youth international partners, where he behalf of MCYS Memli Krasniqi organizations, donors, other local emphasized the youth training, congratulated and thanked the and international institutions allocation of grants, support for representatives of USAID for the and to unite our powers with all entrepreneurship and business work and support they provide stakeholders aiming to support the development emphasizing in to the youth of Kosovo that MCYS particular the aid from USAID for has drafted a Strategy and an Abazi said. Young Entrepreneurs Program Action Plan for youth which has Deputy Minister also informed further adding that the support of been adopted by the Government the participants for the projects MCYS for projects for the youth is of the Republic of Kosovo. “This and the work MCYS has carried going to be continuous aiming to strategy now enables us to further out in cooperation with local and increase in future.

No. 11. Year II. 25 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 11. Year II. SEP/OCT 2013 NEWSLETTER &7b?c<& children about the work of minis- cooperation with other national institutions as well as agreements that MCYS concluded ministries abroad, bilateral meetings of the Minister Memli Krasniqi and his counterparts abroad. b &- seum, which hosts the exhibition bZZ as a result of cooperation of the group of students of the ranging from investments and sup- Republic of Kosovo and Alba- b port of the ministry, the establish- nia, where they learned in detail A & ment of the MCYS to construction visited the Ministry of Culture, unearthed throughout Albanian Youth and Sports in an effort Secretary Firzi informed the territories. to learn more about the work, activities and projects developed and supported by the ministry. The youngsters were hosted by the Secretary General, Veton Firzi, who informed them in detail about the work and the opera- tional structure of the ministry. The students showed a considerable interest for the work of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports by asking many questions in the area of culture and sports,

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