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nternationalisation of sports, in particular football, cooperation in development Iof sports medicine, school sports and and youth were topics of discussion in the &.- meeting of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi with the Min- nationalisation and devel- ister of Sports and Youth of France, Valerie Fourneyron in Paris. .. $.W Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER

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Minister Krasniqi at the International “Peace and Sport” Forum: Open the Doors to Kosovo Sportsmen Continued from Front Page of the many examples, whereby He said that politics should He was a panel member along Kosovo sportsmen as a result of maintain connections to sports, with the Minister of Sports of Geor- isolation were playing in many but should not be allowed to gia, Levan Kipiani, Ambassador for different teams in the world, to an interfere. “Relation is useful when Public Diplomacy of South Korea, extraordinary success. at the service of development, but Young Sam Ma, as well as the Sec- “When few weeks ago, the not the interference. In our case, retary of EPAS, Stanislas Frossard. match between Albania and Swit- we urge the politics to do nothing The topic of discussion, which zerland was held, most of football more than a human gesture; desist attracted many questions by the players were Kosovo, on both from preventing our sportsmen to numerous audience was the role sides of the pitch. In the Europe- be equal to all others in the world”, of the government and relation an Championship U-18, the MVP he added. between the sports and peace. of Turkey was a young man from According to Minister Krasniqi, In his address, Minister Kras- Prishtina, Kenan Spahiu. Above all, peace does not only mean absence niqi spoke of the challenges of the our judoka, who was prevented sports community in Kosovo, since to compete in London under the engender freedom, democracy and the early 90s to present date. development. He said that Kosovo athletes On the margins of the Forum, and the people at large, as a result medal for Kosovo, becoming a Minister Krasniqi met with many of political situation, established world champion in her category”, representatives of international a parallel system in 90s, incorpo- mentioned the minister. rating its own clubs and International Olympic Com- federations. “This was done in spite various governments of the of severe lack of conditions”, world. he said. “It was a dream shared of FIFA, in order to pursue by all that at the end of concrete steps for allow- the war, sportsmen and ing international friendly sportswomen will enjoy matches for Kosovo. equal opportunities just as Peace and Sport is one all their peers throughout of the largest world confer- the world”, said Minister ences for sports, which aims Krasniqi. to develop dialogue and He singled out three, education on sports. 4 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

France will help the internationalisation and development of Kosovo sports Continued from Front Page for sports considered as a bridge After the meeting with the Minister Krasniqi thanked the linking the peoples”, he said, while Minister, Valerie Fourneyron, French Minister for the help her he asked from the Minister cooper- Minister Krasniqi had a meeting state is providing Kosovo in many ation into developing school sports with the heads of the Department and sports medicine. for Continental Europe and for “These are important aspects Balkans in the Ministry of Foreign of sports and youth, in particular in for us. School sports is a priority Affairs of France. Minister Krasniqi internationalisation of sports and and a very important way towards requested support also from the its development inside Kosovo. In wide recognition of sports and heads of this department, towards addition he pointed out that Kosovo internationalisation of sports but sportsmen for many years have medicine also makes a very im- also for enhancement of cooper- unjustly remained isolated from portant part of the chain to the international competitions, and qualitative competitions and sports particular emphasis in different this has come as a result of politics. development”, Minister Krasniqi 6 - said, speaking also of the progress cultural scene of Kosovo in import- cant steps have been made towards towards supporting the youth. In ant cultural events in the world. internationalisation of many sports, this view, he said that Kosovo is He also requested that France but he further added that Kosovo interested into cooperating with must not be isolated any further, France as a friend country of Koso- cultural heritage, in particular for in particular by the International Olympic Committee and federations On the other hand, Minister between Kosovo and UNESCO. of popular sports like football and Valerie Fourneyron congratulated The heading team of the basketball. Minister requested from Minister Krasniqi for the progress department promised support the French Minister to help towards and the great efforts for develop- in sports, cultural heritage and internationalisation of Kosovo ment and internationalisation of culture stressing here the need for sports, in particular football, now, sports. She expressed the interest enhancement of cooperation be- when FIFA is expected to take a de- for cooperation in between France tween the two countries in these cision regarding friendly matches. “We have many youngsters to grow further. French Minister Minister Krasniqi is going to provided her support for interna- have a meeting with the depu- talent and will for sports and them- tionalisation of sports, in particu- ty president of French Football selves all over the world. We seek lar football and also support into Federation and with the heads of internal development of sports the Commission for Culture and competitions as soon as possible, in Kosovo, in aspects like school Education Affairs of the National so that we give our contribution sports, sports medicine. Assembly of France.

No. 12. Year II. 5 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER France Football Federation provides its support for sports in Kosovo and in this view he promised that FFF is going to provide its support. He also promised support for professional development of sports in Kosovo and building capacities. Minister Krasniqi in the course of his visit, today had a meeting also with Patrick Bloch, Chairman of the Commission for Cultural and Education Matters in the National Assembly, who at the same time is deputy chairman of the group of friendship France - Kosovo. In this meeting, special attention has been given to culture, cultural heritage and sports. Minister requested from Mr. Bloch to lobby in UNES- n this meeting, Minister Krasniqi ment of infrastructure. He also CO that this institution of cultural /###- mentioned that investments are heritage in the world, to set up Iential federation in the interna- already being made in order to en- tional community of football, which sure sports terrains in accordance Also in sports, Minister requested through their representatives in with international standards. from French deputies to use their UEFA and in FIFA to help in partic- While the president of KFF, ) ular regarding the issue of friendly Mr. Fadil Vokrri spoke about the isolation for Kosovo. matches for Kosovo to be adopted organisational aspects of the Mr. Bloch expressed his under- as soon as possible. competitions and administration standing regarding the matters He also requested for the sup- of Football Federation. He also which were raised and provid- port to be continuous to enable requested from FFF to help KFF in ed the support in these aspects. membership for Kosovo in the professional development, towards He furthermore pointed out the nearest term possible with equal capacity development, organisation need to enhance the cooperation rights in international mechanism of different seminars for coaches between Kosovo and France in cul- of football. Minister Krasniqi and and referees. ture, sports and cultural heritage. Mr. Vokrri requested from FFF to On the other hand the Deputy & President of FFF, Bernard Desum- # of UEFA, Michel Platini, who comes er expressed his pleasure for the Krasniqi, accompanied also by the from this country, to facilitate the meeting with Minister Krasniqi deputy Minister Gjergj Dedaj, met equal participation of Kosovo in and the president of KFF, Vokrri. the Minister of Sports and Youth, $ He agreed that it is the right of Valerie Fourneyron and leaders football competitions. sportsmen from Kosovo to play in of the department for Continental “For us, the matter of allowing Europe and for Balkans. friendly matches now, and soon after the membership into UEFA and FIFA are not political, but they are becoming such. We request for our sportsmen not to be ignored. All our requests, above all are only sports and human based. Our sportsmen must come out of this isolation”, Minister Krasniqi said. In addition he informed Mr. De- sumer regarding the developments in sports in Kosovo, in particular about the challenges, especially about organisation and improve- 6 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

Minister Krasniqi in ‘Doha Goals’ forum requests support for Kosovo sports inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi Mheld a speech in the summit of ministers of sports which was held as part of the Summit of ‘Doha Goals Forum’, in Doha in '( conference it was talked about the challenges in the future of sports and the relation of governments. Minister Krasniqi participated in this summit following the invitation from the Minister of Youth and Sports of Qatar, Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Al. In this event, organised for the second time, over 1000 participants attended, including heads of various international sports institutions, ministers, sportsmen and former popular athletes from all over the world. In his speech, Minister Krasniqi made aware his counterparts of the situation through which Kosovo sports has gone for years. He has but he also added that we have to exchange of experiences and in also spoken about the progress and jointly work to enable these states particular support for the interna- challenges Kosovo sports are going be organisers of smaller sports tionalisation. He made them aware through at this time. events, be them regional competi- of the progress in sports, of the A special emphasis was given tions or even international when it many names from Kosovo showing by the minister to the internation- comes to individual sports, where success around the world, thus alisation and the infrastructure. He no large infrastructure is required. indicating of our potential. He had mentioned before the ministers the Following the meeting, minis- a special meeting with the Minister fact that sportsmen from Kosovo ters from different countries have of Sports and Youth of Qatar, Salah are not allowed to be an equal part approved a declaration through bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali with - which they stress the role as a ca- whom he agreed in continuing the tions. Minister also pointed out that talyser for innovations and invest- communications so that in a near this is a human right and there- ments. Through the declaration, future the ways of cooperation fore the international community ministers have reached an agree- in between the two countries are should open its doors, to contribute ment that the cooperation in the discussed and realised. to boosting sports and for elimina- Together with the minister of tion of the discrimination. and other stakeholders is very im- Qatar and with the minister of In this ministers’ meeting it was portant for creation of a fair policy Oman, Minister Krasniqi attended also talked about the infrastructure in order to have enhancement in a the ceremony of inauguration of and the challenges in organisation good organisation and on pursuing the Centre of Excellence, which is of the popular sports events. Minis- the steps of technology develop- going to deal with development of ter stressed out the problems with ment, and to work for the good of elite sportsmen. the sports infrastructure Kosovo humanity through sports. Doha Goals Forum is held faces. He also added that efforts Moreover, Minister Krasniqi under the auspices of the King of are being made to invest in this di- met his counterparts within mar- Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad rection, and some initial steps have gines of the summit. He discussed Al Thani. It is since now consid- already been undertaken. Accord- with them regarding the need for ered an important event because ing to him, small states in general face problems to ensure a ready and requested from them support different governments participate infrastructure for big sports events, on capacity building at sports, there. No. 12. Year II. 7 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER

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round 200 young people from different cities of A participation in the training in project which has been supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and implemented by Novus Consulting. The training was intended to educate youth on entrepreneurship, so that they are ready to take various initiatives for new businesses, and also to have the skills to manage them. Minister Memli Krasniqi congratulated the youth for their training and further expressed the marks an important step in voca- entrepreneurship and I encourage for the businesses they have, for tional education of the youth and you to apply for grants in this com- the youth centres in different cities mentioned that MCYS in coopera- petition. The support shall consist of Kosovo, where he mentioned tion also with the World Bank has of 3000 up to 4000 € in different building of two new centres. supported the training of 800 other aspects of business”, Minister Kras- “We are going to build a youth youngsters, half of them in entre- niqi said. centre in Gjilan and we also hope preneurship and the other half in He further suggested the youth that the municipality of Prishtina “Good news for you is that, only as a symbolic part of their CV-s get a licence to build such a cen- yesterday the competition opened but to use them and the knowledge tre in the capital city. We have the in the Department of Youth for they have obtained in practice. project prepared already and the supporting new entrepreneurs, Minister also mentioned the budget too in order to build these and this applies for all of you investment and grants which have centres”, the Minister stressed out. having passed the training stage in been allocated for the youth and Minister Krasniqi pointed out that the youth never before had more funds for projects. This way the work and the support is provided for this resource and this pride of our country, and this is a national priority of the Govern- ment of Kosovo. “After the independence of Kosovo the youth has taken an important role in the institutions, where they aim with their com- mitment to build a democratic state and aim to become a part of the European family”, the minister stressed out. In addition he also mentioned the challenges and the responsibilities that we as a society have. He further added that it is essential to respect the political, ethnical or religious diversity in every aspect. 8 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

Greater attention for culture in recent years n Oda theatre in Prishtina, the MCYS has worked for growing the institutions and private cultural Annual Conference of the Cul- budget in all spheres and to play a operators, the minister considered Itural Forum was held, which is role of a facilitator for the commu- the intercommunication itself, and a network of independent cultural nity of culture. the dialogue within the involved organisations in Kosovo, where a “With understanding of the gov- groups dealing with culture, low topic of discussion of this confer- ernment, we managed to increase inclusion of artists themselves in ence was in particular the cultural the budget for culture, especially various initiatives, and the small policies and the strategic approach space that culture and artists have toward development of culture of been doubled. The budget for this in the media. In addition, he men- central and local institutions. In this year in subsidising of independent tioned that a remaining challenge is conference, the Minister of Culture, projects culture was over 900 support from business for cultural Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, thousand Euro. With increase of activities. He stressed that cultural )** the budget, more opportunities organisations must show more European Commission in Kosovo, were created for the independent attractiveness and dedication to co- Christof Stock and Florent Mehme- artists to show their works in the- operate with business in order for ti, Chairman of the Cultural Forum 6 the support to be greater. Minister participated in the main panel. etc.,” the minister said. said that there are many countries Minister Krasniqi stated that in Another aspect mentioned by which do not have the Law on spon- these recent years, the attention of minister Krasniqi was also the sorship, but the support of business the central and local institutions cultural diplomacy, which in the for culture is never absent. is greater for the culture. This fact three latest years has been one of Whereas Christof Stock, Chief of was also emphasised by the leaders key engagements and a continu- *$:*- of the Forum and the participants ous priority. He also mentioned vo, expressed his gratitude and in the conference. The Minister that the cultural stage has been pleasure for being given the chance also mentioned that it is good news presented in important interna- to address in this conference of for the whole culture in Kosovo, tional activities including Berlinale, the Cultural Forum, which as an that during this week the decision Cannes, Biennale of Venice, etc. He activity contributes to building of shall be made for establishment of also added that with the increase best policies which are related to a working group for drafting the of the budget of MCYS, the support culture and decision making for it. National Strategy in Kosovo. for cultural activities developing in b$ “Being also in harmony with the Kosovo has grown as well. inspiration in culture”, Stock said, topic in this panel, I would like to say Minister openly expressed for encouraging the minister and cen- that this strategy shall constitute the the close cooperation with the cul- tral and local institutions to make key basis for our cooperation and tural community in order to enable as good policies as possible for cul- dialogue. The strategy is not going them to be the engine of a greater ture through debate in professional to resolve the things just like a magic - wand, that is clear. What we all must tion of values and of promotion of Whereas the Chairman of the do is to draft the strategy in as more our cultural stage in the world. Cultural Forum, Florent Mehmeti, concrete way as possible, based on He promised that next year as stated that this is a conclusion of the best practices, the circumstances well, we will have increase of bud- activities for this year, which as which we live in and implementation get in all aspects which are related a Forum, has focused its work in c- to culture, and it is encouraging, two main pillars, on building the sidering that in this way, we would he further added that the budget capacities and on education for also contribute more in moving increase is continuing every year. development of cultural policies politics away from culture. As one of the challenges in for improvement of the indepen- Minister added that these years cooperation between the central dent culture. No. 12. Year II. 9 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTERNEWSL

State awards given to judokas Akil Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi inister of Culture, Youth Minister and Sports, Memli Krasniqi Krasniqi said M that giving awards to two young judokas, Akil these awards Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi for their medals won in the European again the judo championships. The awards dedication are given pursuant to Regula- that our youth tion no. 15/2013 for giving State is showing in Awards to the sportsmen achiev- many sports, ing culminant results in interna- and for the tional competitions. attention that Judoka Akil Gjakova took the our state is award in value of 5000 Euro, as already giving to them. In addition and Krasniqi thanked the minister a winner of the Golden Medal in h stated that Kosovo every year, for the support that the minister Judo in the category of Cadets (-66 each year more and more is creat- gave them continuously and for kg) in the European Championship ing strong potential in many sports creating legislation which ensures of Cadets held on 21-23 June 2013 and competitive too in internation- support and meritorious awards. in Estonia. al level. He said that this support is an Whereas, Distria Krasniqi, “These awards are evidence additional motive for them and for received 4000 Euro, for two bronze that Kosovo is creating a team of the other sportsmen. medals she won in European cham- sportsmen for competitions in Whereas their trainer, Driton pionships held on 20-22 Septem- international level, by setting high Kuka said that they will continue ber 2013 in Sarajevo, respectively standards all over the world for the working even more for greater 15-17 November 2013 in Bulgaria. work and success and also creating successes. He called this year a his- Based on the regulation, the a team which is going to represent torical one for the successes shown trainer of judoka, Driton Kuka was Kosovo in coming Olympic games”, in international level. awarded the 50 % of the value of minister Krasniqi said, adding that “These awards, this attention each award won by the sportsmen. these successes are a result of an we have had from his team, and by In this case Kuka was awarded immense work of Ippon club, Fed- the minister himself, have really with 4500 Euro. eration and all sports community. restored our dignity as a trainer In the ceremony held in MCYS, On the other hand, Gjakova and as sportsmen”, he added. 10 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

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Minister Krasniqi meets Albanian and Serb youth from south and north of Mitrovica inister of Culture, Youth out that in the three last years, the encouraging them to further ex- and Sports, Memli Krasniqi support for youth has increased pand and increase their activities Mhosted in a meeting today in function of improvement of rela- members of the Non-Governmen- in decision making processes, on tions between people and building tal Organisation from Mitrovica, creating representative mecha- a better future. “D&G”. This organisation is com- nisms of youth, support of various On the other hand, Milos Gol- posed of Albanians and Serbs from projects of youth and nongovern- ubovic, the manager of the organi- south and north of Mitrovica. Their mental organisations, allocating sation thanked the minister for the aim is to increase the interethnic funds for youth centres, and the im- reception and for the support he communication and to develop portant aspect of entrepreneurship, gave to youth up to date. He further different projects for youth, be it where grants have been allocated mentioned some activities that in informal education but also for for hundreds of young people for they have developed up to date as activation of youth participation. opening new businesses. NGO and also showed the plans for Minister Krasniqi highly ap- Minister Krasniqi offered his the future. One of these activities preciated their work, calling their full support for this organisation, they are currently developing is cooperation an example also the project known of dialogue and work as “Increase of coopera- without difference. He tion of Mitrovica youth pointed out that Kosovo through ‘Karl Poper” has a clear vision for debates. building a democratic so- Golubovic further ciety. Minister informed added that their aim is the youth of the program to grow and through policies of MCYS for the voice of the youth youth and projects which and their cooperation to have been concluded constantly build better up to date. He stressed relations. 12 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

V of culture and cultural heritage rom January Albania and Minister Krasniqi explained the Albania. We will work for creation Kosovo are going to concretely manner how the culture institu- of an Albanian culture area for Fstart the work on drafting the tions function in Kosovo, the legal all Albanians, supported institu- important documents for a cooper- tionally, where the culture areas for the cultural heritage, consid- are being discussed with several culture and cultural heritage. ering that during the recent years c This was mentioned in the progress has been marked towards Kumbaro – Furxhi said. meeting that the Minister of removal of politics interference The main topics of discussion Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli - were the following: Krasniqi, together with the dele- port. Minister Krasniqi further 1. Compiling a joint cultural gation accompanying him, with calendar, not only in one month, in the counterpart, Mirela Kumbaro – for the independent culture has one week, but for the whole year, Furxhi in Tirana. increased and already Kosovo by the cultural institutions of our Thanking for the invitation and has created a wealthy calendar of - the cooperation, Minister Krasniqi cultural activities. atre, cinematography, opera, ballet, said that it is the time to truly work On her part, the Minister Kum- book, etc. baro – Furxhi, after thanking her 2. Drafting a platform of cul- in cultural heritage. counterpart for the visit expressed tural heritage, intending to build “Cultural cooperation has been the appreciation for the up to date joint initiatives of cooperation for in good level, like in the cases work of the Ministry of Culture of preservation and promotion of cul- of exchange of activities in joint Kosovo, having clear and deter- tural heritage. months of culture, or even in mined objectives for preservation 3. Harmonisation of legisla- individual cooperation of artists, but it is worth mentioning that cultural identity. She expressed within EU and experience of both there is cooperation which has that the relationships between the countries. The aim of this harmon- remained fragmentised to this two ministries must “mark a new isation is to avoid the legal barriers purpose. What we need to work is era of cultural cooperation, trans- for a free circulation of artists, joint creation of a cooperation frame- lated into concrete actions. What art and culture. work which would be useful for we need to work is the creation of Minister Krasniqi and Minister the art, culture and our common a common cultural strategy”. Kumbaro Furxhi agreed that a joint values. I strongly believe that we “Regional cooperation in the 6 have a common mission, and our - culture, a joint calendar and har- challenges are common as well”, orities of the Ministry of Culture, monisation of laws and manage- he said. but also of the new government of ment practices.

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Bekim Fehmiu on Postage Stamps

he postage stamp Bekim Feh- a very important treasure for all of raphy holds the name of Bekim miu got inaugurated. In the us, and besides the fact that we are Fehmiu”, he said. Tceremony organised in ABC proud with him, we must honour Congratulating the post for this Cinema in Prishtina, family mem- him to the extent and manner he initiative, Minister expressed dedi- bers of the famous Albanian actor deserves, and to certainly give an cation for cooperation in the future, Bekim Fehmiu participated, Min- example of a great artist by always so that more art, sports personali- ister of Culture, Youth and Sports, remembering in the manner that ties, but also monuments of cultural Memli Krasniqi, Deputy Minister of future generations have his impact heritage are in postage stamps. Economic Development, Gani Koci, as present as possible”, Minister Chief Executive of Kosovo Post, managers of the Post of Kosovo, Krasniqi said. 6 Minister of Local Self Governance He said that Kosovo institutions the world cinematography it was in the Government of Macedonia, are honouring in the best manner Tahir Hani, General Director of the the personality of Fehmiu. person to be chosen. Z[ “I am happy that Kosovo has “We are proud that we had different artists. also designed and set institution- an actor who is going to remain Minister Krasniqi said that with ally the prizes for cinematography immortal in the history of world this postage stamp, now the image for honouring the personalities of cinematography. From today, he has of Bekim Fehmiu is going to travel art and the young generations for become a part of the greatest val- all around the world, where our ues of the philately of Kosovo Post”. actor played his roles and where he Above all, we feel extraordinari- On the name of Fehmiu family, travelled, to promote once again in ly well that the Prize for the Life the nephew of Bekim, Agon Feh- the best way Kosovo and its culture. \)- miu, spoke, who amongst others “Postage stamp with the photo- read a greeting letter from the wife graph of Bekim Fehmiu is an orig- of Bekim Fehmiu, Branka Pet- inal act and a very important one ric – Fehmiu. She thanked people in honouring our most outstand- and institutions of Kosovo for the ing actor. Therefore, today is my respect they are showing for the honour to be present in an event actor, further adding that he has like this. Bekim Fehmiu is the icon become now a general blessing. of art and of the cinematography This postage stamp marks number of Kosovo. His work, all those roles 100 of the total postage stamp number of the Post of Kosovo. 16 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

/ Q)8. ‘Katarina Josipi’ for the best Albanian drama

Josipi and they are also an appreciation for the work of nowadays’ creators in dramaturgy. “Katarina Josipi did not live long, but her activity was an entire life. She played many roles and really lived in the theatre. Katarina played with many other actors, and that contributed to making that time they lived a golden era of the theatre and the art in general. The work of Katarina and of her friends made Kosovo an important centre of art at that time, and also idvan Dibra with the drama her work and the work of many the artist. Dibra further added that ‘World War the Third’ won others served as inspiration for he expects that the drama besides R8)- many generations of art in Koso- the critique from the art lovers be tition for Original Albanian Dra- vo”, Minister Krasniqi said. In addi- welcomed also by the public. ma. While Mentor Haliti with the tion, he stated that MCYS founded The president of jury, Ag Apol- drama ‘Factory of the dolls’ is the 8 loni stated that the selected works winner of the second prize, where- honouring and appreciating the are quite interesting ones and they as Naser Shatrolli with the drama work of artists. bear values. He called the fact that ‘Cassettes’, was announced as the Thanking the jury for facilitat- a lot of competition emerged a winner of the third prize. ing the awarding of these prizes, /- The ceremony of awarding the Minister said that it has been quite ) prizes was held in the National encouraging the fact that more than and the will of the artists to create. Theatre of Kosovo, organised by 40 applications were submitted. The prizes for the original Alba- the Ministry of Culture, Youth “There is no doubt that the nian drama bear monetary value and Sports. The prizes from this three selected dramas are an im- ^8 year on are institutionalised pur- personation of a great passion for amount of € 3600, the second one suant to a special regulation by drama”, he stated. € 2400, whereas the third prize MCYS. Minister of Culture, Youth Ridvan Dibra, the winner of was awarded with € 1200. and Sports, Memli Krasniqi in 8 The following were members this ceremony stated that these has greatly honoured its’ creation. of the jury this year: Ag Apolloni, prizes are awarded for the hon- Moreover he stated that founding Burbuqe Berisha, Liri Cami, Emin our of the great actress Katarina the prizes shows the respect for Emini and Ismet Azemi.

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Kosovo should create knowledge-based strength he conference "Education and Employment of Youth in TKosovo", commenced under organisation of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technolo- gy, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Labour and So- cial Welfare and DVV International (Organisation for Adult Education). Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi said that education and employment are the main pillars of building a society. He further pointed out that MCYS has in its program both these components and in this case he mentioned the projects which have been completed till now in these aspects. “We have combined both these supported by an amount of 3000 people so that we are not counted aspects in what is called entrepre- to 4000 Euro. So, with these two only as labour force but also as a neurship. In the two last years, in programs, we have managed to force of knowledge. To reach these cooperation with the World Bank, educate thousands of youngsters points, responsibility lies on all us, we organised trainings up to three and through them to open new institutions, teachers, but also the months for about 1000 youngsters. businesses which generate jobs”, youngsters themselves”, he stated. All of them have been trained and he said, further stating that this Minister Ramë Buja, in his is going to be priority for the next speech in this event stated that that they suit to labour market year as well. the Government of the Republic needs in Kosovo. Minister further added that of Kosovo is engaged at regulating Trainings were from profession- in Kosovo, education must follow the legal infrastructure related ` these steps, so that our youth are to Inclusive learning realisation MCYS announced competition for educated practically and not only recalling the fact that MEST is allocating grants for opening new in theory on what they study, in already implementing the Law on businesses for the trained youth. order to be able for the future to Education and Vocational Educa- Grants which were dedicated to bring innovative ideas and not to tion and Adult Education which hundreds of young people reach be only in the local labour market have inclusiveness in their focus. the value of over 700 thousand but to further expand their area This engagement and the in- Euros. Each business has been of action. Kosovo needs educated ter-ministerial cooperation minister Buja added, as regards to life long learning enables people who for different reasons have stagnat- ed in education, to continue their education now, whereas to those professionally consolidated to enhance their knowledge. "Through enhancement of our knowledge, we advance in economic, social, political and in general welfare aspect ", minister Buja said. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Berat Luzha, on his part stressed that the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is dedicated to use the network of e-Cen- tres for Vocational Training, as in- strument of support of employment of the labour force in Kosovo. 18 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

Minister Krasniqi presented the priorities of the MCYS for 2014 in the 2nd Conference of Ambassadors of Kosovo Krasniqi in particular stressed sports, where he recalled participation of Kosovo in various international conferences and forums including Peace and Sport in Monaco and in Doha Goals in Qatar, and meetings with ministers of different countries. “Our basketball teams enteret Balkan League, and above all as a result of a great job of lobbying, following membership of Judo Federation of Kosovo, the judoist Majlinda Kelmendi from the international arena returned to Kosovo ë with golden medal from the world championship in Brazil, and young judoists got silver medals in European championships. This - tial in sports, as our youngsters are witnessing themselves in football as well”, he said in addition. membership of 18 Kosovar federations in international arena, 12 of which are Olympic, out of them 6 inister of Culture, Youth been part of remarkable cultural with full rights. and Sports, Memli Kras- events in the world, such as, Cannes The main challenges for MCYS Mniqi presented today the Film Festival, Berlinale, Venice Bien- according to Krasniqi remain achievements and the priorities of nale, Frankfurt Book Fair. the membership in international MCYS for the next year in the panel “As regards to culture, issues organisations of sports, which al- with the theme “Integration of are more open in this direction though independent, they are often Kosovo in regional and internation- already, and progress has been source of political clashes. al organisations” within the Second marked”, he added. “Our aim is to become part Conference of Ambassadors of the Minister spoke also about the of UEFA-s, FIFA, FIBA, Interna- Republic of Kosovo. cultural heritage reiterating that tional Olympic Committee and The Foreign Affairs Minister Kosovo has become part of the of many other federations. We Enver Hoxhaj, the Deputy Prime Process of Ljubljana. have exchanged many letters, we Minister, Edita Tahiri and the Min- In addition he stated that this had many meetings and we have ister of Health, Ferid Agani spoke sought for Kosovo to become an in this panel. participated in the Council of Min- equal part of these mechanisms, Minister Krasniqi in particu- isters of Culture of South-eastern thus appealing to set aside the lar spoke of the promotion of the Europe as observer, and member- political motifs in order to give ship has been sought regardless priority to sport as a symbol of values in Europe and internation- the challenges related to it. \6 ally through culture, sports and - that FIFA take a decision regarding cultural heritage. culties Kosovo is going through the request of Kosovo for playing In addition he pointed out that for membership in UNESCO and international friendly matches during these three last years, signif- the efforts by MCYS to set up in January 2014”, he said, thus icant steps have been marked in cul- seeking from the ambassadors of ture through our artists who have organisation. Kosovo to help in this direction. No. 12. Year II. 19 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER Kosovo is doing considerable efforts towards internationalisation of sports access to internationalisation of our sports, but politics also has its own limitations. While with your contribution we will have an approach from another perspective. Combina- tion of these two approaches would impact into acceleration of this process”, minister Krasniqi said. He said that Kosovo aims at continuing the cooperation with ‘Peace and Sport’ considering that this is one of the best ways to promote the idea of peace through sports. Whereas Bouzou congratulated minister Krasniqi for his presentation and his contribution in the ( Forum ‘Peace and Sport 2013’ held in Monaco, under the auspices of inister of Culture, Youth Kosovo in general in the interna- Prince Albert II. He asserted that and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, tional arena. He also thanked him presentation of Kosovo in the Mhosted in a meeting today for the support he has given for ac- conference raised the attention Joël Bouzou, founder and the pres- ceptance of Modern Pentathlon Fed- of many representatives of sports ident of “Peace and Sport”, and of eration of Kosovo into International from all over the world. Bouzou the World Olympians Association. Modern Pentathlon Federation, pointed out that the immense work He is staying in Kosovo for the where Bouzou is the Vice-President. of Kosovo and of the sports com- Minister also informed the pres- munity in Kosovo for international- situation of Kosovo sports, on the ident Bouzou about the problems isation is quite powerful. achievements and challenges it that Kosovo sport is facing towards In addition he pointed out that is facing, especially related to the breaking the isolation, where the he is in Kosovo to see the condition issue of its internationalisation. political problems that our country of sports and the opportunities to Minister Krasniqi thanked Mr. has with the neighbour, Serbia, help in different aspects of Koso- Bouzou for the invitation to partici- made that Kosovo faces conse- vo sports, especially on breaking pate in the Forum ‘Peace and Sport quent challenges. through isolation it currently has, 2013’, which was an opportunity “In the political aspect, we are using what is called ‘soft diploma- for further promotion of sports in trying to do the maximum to have cy’ at sports.

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Minister Krasniqi hosted the Organisational Council of ‘Adem Jashari’ International Boxing Competition inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Kras- the Box Federation must work Mniqi hosted in a meeting “Adem Jashari competition has more to witness before the world the Organisational Council of the always been one of the best organ- that they know organising quali- International Box Competition ised activities and one of the most tative competitions. ‘Adem Jashari’ which was held on important sports activities in our On the other hand, Rama- November. ‘Adem Jashari’ competi- country. This competition will un- dan Selimi, Chairman of the Box doubtedly be one of the most im- Federation and the head of the calendar of European Box Federa- portant ones in the AIBA calendar Organisational Council thanked tion (EUBC) and of the Internation- and each year organisation will be the minister for the continuous al Box Federation (AIBA). better and better and the interest support provided to federation Minister Krasniqi congratulated towards it shall be greater too”, the and in particular for this competi- the Box Federation for their en- Minister Krasniqi said, while he tion. He also informed the minister gagement which led to internation- mentioned that MCYS in the same about the preparations which have alisation of box and organisation of way as it grew the support during been made for this competition, competitions within the territory this year for this competition, is stressing that they have worked of Kosovo. He in particular appreci- also going to shoe readiness for a lot for the organisation to be as ated the dedication of this federa- the support to increase in the com- good as possible. tion along with many other stake- ing years. This year’s competition shall holders showed for organisation In addition he pointed out take place on 16 and 17 November. of this competition, the 15th under that the sports community in the *SXZV are going to take place, whereas - ised in Gjilan. The participation in this com- nine states: Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia and Switzerland, that together with boxers from Kosovo reach the number of participating states into 10. No. 12. Year II. 21 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER

Meeting with the delegation of German Football Federation

inister of Culture, Youth ues to provide for Kosovo football. MCYS has, it is also the work with and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, He said that Germany is as strate- the young generations by creating Mhosted the delegation of gic partner of Kosovo in football the best conditions possible in German Football Federation (GFF), order to get the maximum from the the Vice-President Rainer Milko- this till now. young talents. reit and the Director for Foreign Minister stressed that one of the Whereas the Vice-President of Affairs, Markus Weidner, who are objectives of MCYS besides interna- GFF, Rainer Milkoreit, thanked the staying in Kosovo for continua- tionalisation is also development minister for welcoming and for the tion of licensing the trainers with of the sports, by building capacities readiness to give support for foot- licenses ‘C’ and ‘B’, and for training on management of federations and ball, and also mentioned that he referees and the administration of clubs. Minister Krasniqi said that is feeling what the state of Kosovo Kosovo Football Federation (KFF), a project through which GFF helps that from the moment of accep- the help and the support he is Kosovo football. tance to be able amongst others to providing for KFF. “I feel here that Minister Krasniqi thanks the take the pertaining responsibilities. the state of Kosovo is helping KFF, Vice-President Milkoreit for the In addition he stressed that what does not really happen in oth- support GFF has given and contin- from the strategic aspects that er countries”, Milkoreit expressed. Furthermore the vice-president of GFF, Milkoreit, stressed out that KFF must continue working with small steps towards strengthening the structures starting from the base, from clubs to the administration. He also pointed out the importance of working with young generations. According to him, the triangle of cooperation between KFF, GFF and MCYS is highly encouraging, and further added that considering the work which will be done shall result into success. 22 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

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The Steering Council of ‘Shota’ Ensemble established he steering council of ‘Shota’ National Ensem- ble of Songs and Dancing is established. They Tmet the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqin. The following members of the board have been appointed, Xhevdet Gashi, Sabri Fejzullahu, Hysni Klinaku, Burbuqe Berisha and Milot Mustafa. Minister congratulated them for their new duty and thanked them for their readiness shown for contrib- Minister Krasniqi uting in development of the ensemble, preservation of genuine values and their promotion in the national met the expert for cultural stage. He said that ‘Shota’ is a very important institution art management, for our country and it has contributed for decades on preservation of the national values and their promotion. Martin Vinik inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi hosted in a meeting the American Mexpert on art management, Martin Vinik, who is staying in Kosovo for a series of lectures on the topic of how to increase the audience on festivals and how to organise cultural activities in the most attractive manner for all. Minister Krasniqi informed the American expert about the institutional cultural organisation of the country explaining about the cultural life in general organised in Kosovo. He spoke about the legal infrastruc- state for the culture. In this view he mentioned that cultural institutions by law have been depoliticised Minister Krasniqi also stated that the institutional support for the ensemble has increased and Minister pointed out that Kosovo lacks cadre in the shall increase in the future, thus stressing the need )&)- to have even more progress in management and ing towards cooperation with many states in order to original creation. On the other hand, members of the board thanked Minister thanked the expert Vinik for exchanging the minister for the trust he has had for them in rela- his experience and knowledge with people of culture tion to this institution. They expressed their dedica- in Kosovo, with the purpose of improvement of the tion to work even more towards enhanced develop- cultural life in our country. ment of the ensemble. Whereas the professor of Columbia University, Martin Vinik, thanked the minister for welcoming and for the information he was provided for the cultural organisation in general where he stressed out that art management requires special care and treatment, where institutional support is included as well. He has explained about his experience and models of art management, expressing the readiness to continue helping Kosovo with his experience. Martin Vinik held a lecture in the Ethnological Museum. He is going to have such a lecture in American University as well, having the topic “Art business and the art of business” and also in Prizren in the “Beledije” centre Vinik is going to speak about “Actors in cultural heritage”. 24 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

Gjergj Dedaj in the Parliament of Europe to lobby for sports eputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Gjergj Dedaj, is conducting a visit to the Parlia- Dment of Europe (PE) where he was hosted by Sir Graham Watson, deputy of PE and president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats of Europe - ALDE. Deputy Minister Dedaj thanked Sir Watson, for his welcoming and for his continuous contribution given for democratisation and for European perspective of Kosovo and of the region, thus opening opportunities that Kosovo also in future starts the process of integration into EU and NATO. Deputy Minister also requested from the Europe Deputy Watson that he and his parliamentary group, who have a powerful impact in the EU institutions, to integrated in the mechanisms of respective European and world’s sports institutions. “We request your support and that of the Euro-lib- Close cooperation $ institutions”, Dedaj said, by further adding that this way it will be enabled for Kosovo as well to be partic- with Albania in the ipant in sports organisations and to develop sports matches of regional, European and world character. 7 On the other hand, Sir Graham Watson recon- epresentatives of both libraries, that of Kosovo and Albania organised in the National and Uni- culture of Kosovo. Rversity Library of Kosovo (NULK) in Prishtina a conference for aspects of management of the libraries of both countries, where in particular discussions took place regarding the digitalisation and bibliotheconomie and enhancement of cooperation between the libraries. In this conference, on the name of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the deputy Minister Ha- jdin Abazi thanked the organisers for this activity library of the two countries has particular importance because this is a way how experiences are exchanged in between each other. “I believe that in these days, through communiques and debates a better chance shall be provided to treat 6 many experiences and approaches. Libraries are accu- mulators of knowledge, art and science, and they also have special importance for the culture”, Abazi said. Whereas the director of National Library of Alba- nia, Aurel Plasari, said that this cooperation is going to continue in the future as well. Whereas the acting director of NULK, Ramize Ba- jraktari, expressed that they are dedicated to creation of a spirit of cooperation and creation of a national strategy for development of libraries. No. 12. Year II. 25 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II. NOV/DEC 2013 NEWSLETTER

Steering Council of the National Library “Pjetër Bogdani” established inister of Culture, Youth sentative from MCYS. Minister said. He in addition men- and Sports (MCYS), Memli Minister Krasniqi congratulat- tioned that MCYS this year paid MKrasniqi, hosted in a meet- ed them for their duty and wished particular attention to the book, ing the members of the Steering them success in their new assign- thus growing the fund through Council of the National Library of ment. In addition he estimated - Kosovo who will have a four year the process of division of the ing books from the publishers and National Library of Kosovo (NLK) distributers of those books in the The Steering Council is going to from that of University as a very municipal libraries. function based on the duties and important one. Whereas, Sali Bashota, in the responsibilities as provided for “Culture in the recent years is a name of the Council thanked the by Law on Libraries. This Council Minister for his welcoming and consists of Sali Bashota, Ibrahim of budget year after year. In this promised that together with 4 oth- Kadriu, Dashamir Berxulli, Sadete view the library as well shall have er members they are going to work Ternava and Xhevat Bajrami, repre- the full support from MCYS”, the so that libraries and the interest for the book in general grows in our country in this way to continuously have generations which love book, and through it we can be competitive with countries of the region and the world. Following the meeting with the ) meeting and took two decisions. ^ President of the Council, which was entrusted to Sali Bashotës, whereas the second decision was that of announcing the advertise- ment for director of the National Library. 26 No. 12. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER NOV/DEC 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 12. Year II.

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