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Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER COUNTRY OF YOUTH he Government of the Republic of Kosovo through Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and in partnership with the inter- Tnational institutions always supports and sustains the youth and youth organizations with grants and different projects, and thus making Kosovo attractive and convenient environment for youngsters, a country of young people, of young Europeans. P. 4-10

Ȉ Kosovo will be a special story in Ȉ Rewards for Kosovo athletes high- the International Contemporary er than in most of the countries in Art Exhibition in Venice P. 12 the region P. 18-19

Ȉ Minister Krasniqi in CoMoCoSEE: Ȉ Majlinda grabs the bronze in Serbia should return Kosovo European Championship - remains artefacts! P. 16-17 the ϐirst in the world! P. 21

Ȉ Krasniqi: Prizes for theatre are an Ȉ Kosovo and Croatia: two close institutional appraisal for artists P. 30-31 partners in sports P. 23 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Petrit Halilaj: “The places I’m looking for, my dear, are utopian places, they are boring and I don’t know how to make them real”; 2010; Wood, iron, various materials; 8 x 11 x 13 m; Unique; Installation view 6th Berlin Biennial for contemporary art, June 2010; Photo credits: Photo by Berlin Biennale 2010 / Uwe Walter; Copyright Berlin Biennale 2010; Courtesy the artist and Chert, Berlin

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witnessing the commitment of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo for the youth as a permanent priority. “Youth is inevitably a national priority and is going to be so in the future. Young people are one of the greatest potentials our country has. In the post indepen- dence years, young people assumed a very important role in the institutions and in the public life in ǡϐ their serious commitment to lead forward the vision of a democratic state and for a part of the European family”, he said. In addition he also mentioned the approval of Kosovo Youth Strategy, as a very important step toward addressing and reali- ne more grant from the economy”, minister Krasniqi said. sation of youth needs. In reference Project for Kosovo Youth He stated that in the recent years to small enterprises constituted by ODevelopment issued. Around great results have been achieved these young people, Minister Kras- Euro 500 thousand were allocated to 192 young people aiming at support to small businesses. The Proj- ect for Kosovo Youth Development is implemented by World Bank and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. In total it reaches the value of $ 2.8 million. In the ceremony of presentation of these grants, and signing of contracts, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi was present. He congratulated the youth for receiving these grants and wished them success at implementation of their business ideas. Min- ister Krasniqi thanked the World Bank for the great support they have given to youth and in particular through the Project for Kosovo Youth Development. Moreover he pointed out that new businesses that are supported constitute good news for the whole society. “Grants we are sharing today are not only a personal and pro- ϐǡϐ of all they are a direct contribution for the society development, because thus we have around 200 young people managing businesses, employing hundreds others and expanding the competition in 4 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. n the amount of 500 thousand Euros

ϐ support by the state, they now also have a better business making environment. “In addition to the fact that you are starting your businesses, you are also empowering them with a substantial support, you are found in a better business making environment. When I state this, I refer to the World Bank report from the last year about making business, where Kosovo has marked the most thorough reforms, by short- ening bureaucratic procedures for business, eliminating the unneces- sary permits and licences, decreas- ing administrative tax fees, etc. This reform tends to be continuous, and undoubtedly for many of you this is very good news, and facilitates your ϐ ϐ- way towards implementation of presented their business plans. ernmental organisations, in total your ideas at business”. The supported ideas are mainly value of about Euro 150 thousand. ϐ During the year public competition information technology, marketing, announcements will e available for artisans, etc. subsidising various projects linked Earlier, within the Project for to MCYS program policies.Q Kosovo Youth Development grants have been administered for equipment for 49 existing businesses belonging to young people, where $ 300 thousand provided to several youth centres and about 800 young people were trained in various ϐǤ joint support with our partners, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has increased its budget in the two last years for youth, and has also expanded the support forms. In the Department of Youth subsidies have already been allocat-

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Minister Krasniqi: Entrepreneurship shall be a priority of MCYS s part of the Project for ϐ strengthening and supporting the Youth Development in Koso- the tradition is being preserved,” youth. The strategy amongst other Avo, a project being conduct- minister Krasniqi said. important chapters contains exact- ed in cooperation of Ministry of He also expressed his thanks for ly the entrepreneurship, which in Culture Youth and Sports and the the World Bank, Italian Embassy, these two years and continuously World Bank, in Prishtina grants and all other partners who are con- will be a priority of MCYS.”, the were allocated for equipment and tinuously and in particular in the minister said. Ͷͻϐ recent years showing dedication to Whereas for the future the ϐǡǣ support youth ideas in Kosovo and minister promised that MCYS in beekeeping, home electricity, tailor, also their desire and will for a wide cooperation also with its numer- carpentry, construction, market- participation in the public life. ous partners is going to present ing, pastry, etc. The value of these Minister Krasniqi recalled also other projects, other forms of grants reaches up to $ 3500. that within the Project for Youth support for youth, and one of these MCYS minister, Memli Krasniqi, Development, four months ago projects is going to be construction considers these grants for 49 young ϐ ͺͲͲ of two youth centres in two towns ϐ ǡ young people trained in the various of Kosovo. Related to youth budget, but also a commitment of these ϐǤ- Minister Memli Krasniqi stated that youngsters to build their future, in itive developments in the sector of MCYS has continuously increased function of individual development youth, Minister Krasniqi mentioned the budget this sector and as- but also for the society in general. also the issuance of other grants sured that this trend is going to be “I consider very important that allocated to youth centres and the maintained stressing the need for a ϐ adoption of the Strategy for Youth more active role also from the mu- ϐ ǡǡ 2013-2017 by the Government of nicipalities in this direction. “MCYS tailoring, etc., where they are really the Republic of Kosovo. will continuously support inovative needed to be developed and culti- “The strategy, which I believe projects and those that are of youth vated, with some of which our par- you had the chance to read as ϐǳ ents and grandparents dealt with. well, is quite a good document in the end minister Krasniqi said. And I am glad to see that there is which foresees concrete steps for Whereas, Marinella Ariano, World Bank Expert, expressed her pleasure for the commitment of Kosovo Government for the role it is playing at empowerment of Kosovo youth by also estimating issuance of such grants as a very important step and a quite sig- ϐ people. “This is a very important project and I feel enthusiastic when I see the commitment of the government at strengthening the youth role”, she said. Q 6 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

MCYS allocates over 150.000 Euros subsidies for projects of youth organisations round 100 youth nongovern- mental organisations signed Acontracts with Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports for subsi- ϐ of human safety, social integration, youth participation, sports and culture. Subsidising of NGO-s is carried out through a public competition and the total support reaches the amount of over Euro150.000. In the ceremony of contracts’ signing present was also the Min- ister of Culture, Youth and Sports, highly valued the engagement of good document, consulted with Memli Krasniqi. In his speech, the organisations for their contri- all groups of interest and foresees while congratulating the organi- ϐ ϐ sations for receiving these subsi- needs and art implementation of the youth. “Undoubtedly there still dies, he requested from them to projects aiming the activation of remain challenges ahead of us, but implement projects in the most society. The minister emphasised we jointly as institutions and so- ϐ that the support from MYCS for ciety and the youth organisations tangible results. these projects is evidence of the as well work together to really “These are not the only subsi- cooperation between the state create greater opportunities for dies from the Department of Youth institutions and the civil society our youth. Youth organisations, the for this year. Other public calls toward empowerment of youth youth themselves must work with ϐ role and its’ greater participation full dedication to properly repre- and other ones as well related in public and decision making sent the youth demands, without to informal education and the life. He further added that besides discrimination or political impact component of entrepreneurship, the increase of MCYS budget this and similar”, he added. a very important aspect, follow- year, other projects have also been Whereas representatives from ϐ implemented together with many several supported organisations in and helps them at realisation of partners including World Bank in these competitions appreciated the their ideas for new and inovative value of $ 2.8 million, projects with support which was continuously businesses. I would like to request OSCE, UNICEF and other partners. provided by MYCS for the projects of from you to really implement these That youth is priority of MYCS, numerous youth organisations. They ϐ is also obvious by the fact of the have presented their intentions in possible and we jointly learn from base document having been draft- the projects to be implemented thus the results, so that the cooperation ϐ - indicating commitment for high re- between us increases further in the ter Krasniqi said, emphasising here sults and greater inclusion of youth future”, he said before the repre- the Youth Strategy 2013-2017. He in those projects. Q sentatives of the organisations. He stated that this strategy is a very

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inistry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) held a Mconference in Kosovo Gov- Ȉ Youth Participation ernment Building (former Rilindja), It foresees youth participation in decision-making introducing the Youth Strategy of Kosovo 2013-2017 and the Action processes and extensive inclusion of youth at sectoral Plan 2013-2015 as well which is a Ǧϐ Ǥ strategic document aiming at im- Ȉ Informal education provement of situation of the youth Aims at educating and preparing youth to face life in the Republic of Kosovo. Present in the conference were challenges, as responsible members of the local and the French Ambassador, Maryse European community. Daviet, Slovenian Ambassador, Ȉ Employment and entrepreneurship Jozef Hlep, representatives from It foresees a range of activities which will promote other international institutions like UNICEF, World Bank, USAID, employment through training and support of new OSCE, and representatives of youth entrepreneurs. centres and youth nongovernmen- Ȉ Health, education and health promotion tal organisations. Aims at increase of youth awareness regarding the In his speech Minister of Cul- ture, Youth and Sports, Memli Kras- importance of their individual and social health and niqi estimated that youth living in welfare protection, and also at contributing from them the Republic of Kosovo constitute as responsible citizens of the country. the main asset it has and this way Ȉ Human security the state must take this property into consideration and protect it. Foresees preparing youth to identify, prevent and effec- And having this fact in consider- tively address the risk they face. ation, minister considers that the Ȉ Sport, culture and recreation legal support is one of the most Its’ aim is integration of youth at social, economic and ϐ functioning and organisation of cultural life by supporting various cultural and sports this asset. “Kosovo Youth Strategy activities. 2013-2017 and Youth Action Plan 2013-2015 is undoubtedly a legal 8 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. ddresses youth needs and concerns

the Ministry of Finance will keep at its priority the projects and youth related coming requests, considering the latter as the most important group of our population. “We often hear that Kosovo has natural resources, Kosovo has resources but I have always said that the greatest resource Kosovo has are the human resources, are the youth who need to have the opportunity for education and to open their perspective for development of the country,” deputy Finance Minister, Ramadan Avdiu said. This one day conference was document of particular importance which addresses youth needs and ϐǣ drafted recently with the purpose concerns in a consistent manner. Education Promotion, Employment of creating conditions for further “We will be a continuous support and Entrepreneurship; Youth Policy empowerment of youth in our to the youth and for the youth Development; Prevention and Social country. Therefore I would like to sector of the Republic of Kosovo, Integration; Representation of Inter- thank all those who participated because it is the most important national Organisations and Repre- and offered their efforts into its part of the social treasure. Youth sentation of Local Organisations. ϐ is amongst the main priorities ǣ Department as a leader in this pro- of Ministry of Culture, Youth and base strategy document and the cess,” minister Krasniqi stated. Sports and thus we are creating action plan, which contains a plan He also promised that MCYS is a standard to be implemented in of activities, foreseen during this going to continue supporting youth continuity by the (MCYS) in the period based on the following and follow the needs of youth and coming years as well”, minister of ǣ intervene wherever considered MCYS, Memli Krasniqi said. participation; informal education; necessary, and a good example of Whereas the deputy Finance employment and entrepreneur- support may be considered this Minister, Ramadan Avdiu called the ship; health, health education and strategy as well, which in the legis- Youth Strategy of Kosovo a consis- promotion, human safety; sports, lation point of view is a document tent document and promised that culture and recreation. Q No. 8. Year II. 9 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Youth, a special focus of Kosovo - U.S. cooperation

he Minister of Culture, Youth that the projects and support are and Sports, Memli Krasniqi increasingcontinuously. He men- Tϐ tioned the increase of subsidies for Assistant of the Secretary of State youth organizations, the approv- covering culture and education, alof the Youth Strategy 2013-2017, Adam Ereli, with whom he dis- as well as building new places for of State for Culture and Educa- ϐ youth activities, such as two youth tion, Adam Ereli has assessed the of cultural heritage, culture, sport ϐ ϐ and especially about youth. built from the MCYS budget. of cultural heritage, culture, sport Minister Krasniqi informed Another segment that the min- and youth. He said that the United ϐ ister has stressed as a priority for States of America except giving Secretary of State by emphasizing ϐ- support for preserving and pro- achievements in the mentioned ucation and entrepreneurship. In moting cultural heritage are also areas, andconsidering the fact that this regard he also spoke about the committed to assist in the advance- there has been continuous increase progress of the Youth Development ment of youth, by initiating various of the state budget. He thanked the Project in Kosovo, which is imple- projects for education and youth United States for the support they mented in the cooperation with development in the key areas. ϐ the World Bank and through which Minister Krasniqi and Dep. heritage but also in sport and cul- are given grants for new or existing Ass.of the State secretary Ereli- ture.Minister Krasniqi has praised businesses, for youth centersand have discussed various ideas for the cooperation of MCYS and the for professional trainings. joint projects that would enable a U.S. Embassy in Pristina on many Minister Krasniqi said that greater advancement of youth in projects and mentioned the Mem- these forms of support will be the Kosovo, without distinction, and to orandum of Understanding for the focus of MCYS in the future as well, increase communication and ex- restoration of several monuments because this way the youth really change of experiences with young throughout Kosovo. strengthens its role of in society people from America and other A topic that was discussed and learns more about the profes- countries as well. They agreed to with special emphasis was youth. ϐ continue cooperation and com- Minister Krasniqi informed the more ready for the job market. munication in order to make the ǤǤϐ ǡϐ initiatives in this regard concrete taken in this regard, by stressing Deputy Assistant of the Secretary as soon as possible. Q

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Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo

Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo in the Venice Biennale, in the 55th edition of the International Art Exhibition ʹͲͳ͵ȋϐϐ Ȍ

Artist: Petrit Halilaj Commissioner: Erzen Shkololli Curator: Catherine Rhomberg Organisation: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo and the Kosovo National Gallery Place: Arsenale, Venice

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Petrit Halilaj artistic practice is driven by a constant research of what is reality and what can be presented as reality through art. Memories of his rural childhood, personal experiences in war, destruction, and exile are the ϐ Ǥ ǣǡ friends live; Italy, where he studied; and Berlin, where he currently lives. This transnational way of life not ǡϐ ϐ reality, as well as his continuing effort to translate or transform one into another. This way, Halilaj’s art builds bridges between different worlds, perceptions, ideologies, generations and life periods.

Halilaj transnational existence is not only a reality of modern life but also is the starting point of its installation in Kosovo Pavilion in the Venice Biennale. The installation also shows Petrit observations about the world that surrounds him, which he recorded through drawings, notes and text.

ϐ ǡǡ Ǧ reality of Petrit Halilaj counterproposal, that of a world which becomes a poetic environment of unpredictable collective desires.

Petrit Halilaj was born in Kostërrc (Skenderaj Kosovo) in 1986. He lives and works in Berlin, Kosovo and Italy. ǣ ǡǢ (upcoming 2013), "Who does the earth belong to painting While the wind?", Kunsthalle St. Gallen (2012); Kunstraum Innsbruck; Statement, Art Basel (2011), "Back to the Future", station, Center for Contemporary Art Prishtina, Cher, Berlin (2009). ǣ̶Ǧ ̶ǡ ǡ Schloss Moyland (2013), "New Public", curated by Rein Wolfs, Museion, Bolzano, "30 Künstler/30 Raum", curat- ǡòǡ ò ȋʹͲͳʹȌǡ̶ǣ ǡ Judith Hopf, Bedwyr Williams", curated by Christina Végh Bonner Kunstverein, Bonn; "Ostalgia", curated by Massimiliano Gioni, the New Museum, New York; "Based in Berlin", curated by Angelique Campens, Fredi Fisch- li, Magdalena Magiera, Jakob Schillinger and Scott Cameron Weaver, Atelierhaus Monbijoupark, Berlin (2011).

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Kosovo will be a special story in the International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Venice

inister of Culture, Youth eral. It is quite essential that now They updated the minister on their and Sports, Memli Krasniqi in these years we have created the preparations they are undertaking Mhosted in a meeting the tradition that Kosovo be present for biennale, considering that a artist Petrit Halilaj, who is going to in the most important events of great job has been done. represent Kosovo in the Biennale culture in the world and this un- Halilaj said that he has felt of International Contemporary doubtedly must be maintained in honoured by representing Kosovo Art Exhibition in Venice, and the the future years as well. Minister in the most important event of con- commissioner of Kosovo Pavilion, Krasniqi offered his full support temporary art in the country, and the director of National Gallery of from MCYS for the whole team of he further added that he has taken Kosovo, Erzen Shkololli. Minister Kosovo in biennale. this task with high responsibility. Krasniqi congratulated them for the On the other hand, the artist The well known biennale begins work they have done until now for Petrit Halilaj and the commissioner on 1st of June and is concluded on the best possible representation of Erzen Shkololli thanked the minis- 24 November. Petrit Halilaj was Kosovo. He highly valued the suc- ter for the initiative and all pro- born in 1986. He has had person- cess and the work of Halilaj, but also vided support in order for Kosovo al exhibitions in many countries of the curator, Kathrin Rhomberg to have a serious presentation. around the world. Q stating that this way Kosovo has witnessed that it really is a country that cultivates authentic art values. “The focus of many media and international dignitaries at the artist Halilaj, and Kosovo participation in biennale is evidence that we already are a special story of the whole exhibition” the minister said. Besides this, the minister pointed out that Kosovo participation ϐ marks another important step towards promotion of our culture scene, but also the country in gen- 12 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

elow are the biographies of Petrit HAIA , Catherine RHOMER and Erzen SHKOOI: Petrit HAIA – (1986, Kosovo) his Catherine RHOMER studied history Erzen SHKOOI (1978) is one of most artistic experience – sculpture, instal- of arts and Archaeology in the Universi- distinguished personalities in the new lations, drawing with pen or ink – is ty of Salzburg. From 1990-2001 she has scene of arts in Kosovo. Internationally been a curator and leader of exhibitions ϐǡ constructed around his biography and inter-cultural dialogue between Kosovo life conditions. He puts in question the in Secession, Vienna. In 1998 she was and the world and also inside the art in social codes, beginning with the identi- selected as one of international curators Ǥ ϐ ty and integration in the border of the of Manifesta 3 – Biennale of Contempo- and cultural project management, consid- invisible between cultures and social rary Art, Ljubljana (together with Maria ering that his experience comes straight groups. He uses simple materials as soil Hlavajova, Ole Bouman and Francesco from professional seminars and residenc- Bonami). She is a co-curator (with Maria ϐ Ǥ or wooden boards, but also living hens possesses a rich network of contacts and Hlavajova and Charles Esche) of the long and objects found at archives of muse- has had direct contacts and access in the ums disappeared in Kosovo, to build / term project for researches, education, whole spectre of culture stakeholders, re-construct places or objects dedicat- exhibition and publication - FORMER from grass-root group in Balkans to refer- ed to his memories, his family members WEST (2008-2013). Rhomberg has ear- ences for cultural institutions and organi- ϐ Ǥ or relatives. Petrit lives and works in lier been director of Kölnischer Kunstv- He has been a curator of numerous in- Berlin, Kosovo and Italy. erein, Köln since 2002 to 2007, whereas in the period 2002-2006 she was artis- ternational exhibitions of some of most His most recent personal exhibitions popular contemporary foreign and Alba- ǣǲ tic director in “Project Migration”, (with ǡ ǣǲ- while painting the wind?!”, Kunst Halle Marion von Olsen), an initiative from appearance” in the Museum of Kosovo, Federal Cultural Fund in Germany. Sankt Gallen, St. Gallen (2012); Art Basel Prishtina (2004); “History started playing She is a co-author of transit network with my life”, presented in DAL, Holon, Is- Statements with Chert, Berlin (2011); which supports exchange and practic- rael (2007); “The World Won’t Listen”, in Kunstraum Innsbruck, Innsbruck ing of the contemporary art in Austria, art workshop Lazareti, Dubrovnik, (2007). (2011); “Back to the Future”, Station, Pr- Shkololli was also artistic director of EXIT Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and ishtina (2009); Chert, Berlin (2009). gallery in Peja from 2003 until 2006. Since Rumania. In 2009 she was a curator of Some of the selected group exhibitions 2003 he is a member of European Cultural the Czech and Slovak Pavilion, Roman ǣǲ ǳǡ- Parliament and an invitee in the program Ondák Loop, in 53rd Biennale of Vienna. DAAD in Berlin in years 2008/09. seion, Bolzano (2012); “30 Artists 30 ǣ As an artist, Shkololli has been interna- Rooms” (“30 Künstler 30 Räume”), Kun- Christoph Schlingensief. “Fear in the tionally introduced with personal ex- stverein Nürnberg, Albrecht Dürer Ge- Core of Things”, BAK, basis voor actuele hibitions in Czech Republic (2005), in Lucca, Italy (2001), and in many shows sellschaft (2012); Temoraneao, Nomas ǡ ǡ Foundation, Rome (2011); “Ernste Tiere”, and biennale, including here Interrupt- 2012 (personal exhibition). 6th Bien- ed Histories, in the Museum of Modern Bonner Kunstverein, Bon (2011); “Ostal- nale of Berlin, Berlin, 2010 (group exhi- Arts, in Ljubljana, 2006; Gorges of the gia”, New Museum, New York (2011); ȌǢ ǣǲ Balkans in Kunsthalle Fridericianum, “Structure and Organism” (“STRUKTUR the Victim” 1969–2008, Modern Art Mu- Kasel 2003; and recently in New Video, & ORGANISMUS”), Marillenhof – Des- seum in Warsaw, 2009 (retrospective); New Europe, The Kitchen, in New York, 2006. His work has also been shown in tillerieKausl, Austria (2011); “Clumsi- ©Ǥǲ ǳǤ ǯ ϐǳ ȋǲ important museums around the world, ͳͻ͹ͶȂʹͲͲ͹ȋæ ©Ȍǡ - in the museum of Stedelijk in Amster- La Figure de l’idiot”), Institute of Social dació Antoni Tàpies, Barcelona, 2007 dam and Tate Modern in London. Hypocrisy, Paris (2010); “Based in Ber- (retrospective). Rhonberg lectures Arts In September 2011, Erzen Shkololli was lin”, Atelierhaus Monbijoupark, Berlin and theory of arts in the Academy of appointed as director of National Gallery (2011), Biennale the 6th for Contempo- Fine Arts in Vienna. She lives in Vienna. of Kosovo. Now he is working towards a ǡ ȋʹͲͳͲȌǤ ǣ For more information, Kathrin new level of Gallery development. His exhibition in the Museum Fridericianum, goal is to enable varieties in the program Rhomberg was responsible for launch- and to expand the attending audience, Kassel (2014); “SuperVisions”; group ex- ing Petrit Halilaj in the international arts thus playing a progressive role in the hibition in Museum of Schloss Moyland, scene, presenting his work in the 6th Bi- society and by creating new links within Bedburg-Hau (2013). ennale of Berlin. the northeast reagion and beyond. No. 8. Year II. 13 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Petrit Halilaj: ǲKost´rrc ȋCHȌǳǢ ʹ011Ǣ hole ȋ͸00 x Ͷ00 x ʹ͵0 cm highȌ in Kost´rrc hill, Kosovo. Soil transported in asel, CHǢ UniqueǢ View of Kost´rrc hill, KosovoǢ Photo credits: Copyright and Courte- sy the artist and Chert, Berlin

Petrit Halilaj: ǲKost´rrc ȋCHȌǳǢ ʹ011Ǣ Soil ȋ͸0 tons circaȌ, grass, metal containerǢ Art Basel presentation: ʹ͵0 x ͸00 x Ͷ00 cmǢ UniqueǢ Installation view Statements, Art Basel, ʹ011, with Chert, BerlinǢ Photo credits: Copyright and Courtesy the artist and Chert, Berlin

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Petrit Halilaj: ǲThey are ucy to be Bourgeois HensǳǢ ʹ00ͺǢ Aquarium, iron, elecricity, motors, featherǢ aquarium: ͸0 x Ͷ0 x 50 cmǢ iron leg: 1ʹ0 x Ͷ0 x 100 cmǢ UniqueǢ Installation view ͸th Berlin Biennial for contemporary art, une ʹ010, BerlinǢ Photo credits: Copyright and courtesy the artist and Chert, Berlin

Petrit Halilaj: ǲThey are ucy to be Bourgeois HensǳǢ ʹ00ͺǢ ȋdetailȌ UniqueǢ Installation view Art is my Playground, Tershane, Istanbul, ʹ00ͺǢ Photo credits: Copyright and courtesy the artist and Chert, Berlin

No. 8. Year II. 15 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER Minister Krasniqi in CoMoCoSEE: Ser inister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi ap- Mpealed Serbia to act in manner of principle and return over 1200 Kosovo artefacts, which were taken from Kosovo Museum in 1999. Minister Krasniqi expressed this appeal in the last meeting of Council of Ministers of Culture of South-eastern Europe held in Brdo - Slovenia. In this meeting ministers and deputy ministers of culture of other countries of South-eastern Europe participated as well, including the one from Bulgaria, Croatia, Rumania, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania, etc, and the EU Commissioner for Culture, Educa- tion and Youth, Androulla Vassiliou, General Director of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, and the Director for De- mocracy in the European Council, Snezana Samardzic – Markovic. Minister Krasniqi pointed out that Serbia must follow the example of Germany that several days ago returned to Kosovo seven artefacts which years ago were smuggled. conclusion of the speech by minister equal member of every regional “I would like to repeat my appeal Krasniqi in sign of reaction against and international initiative for cul- addressing authorities in Belgrade request for return of artefacts. The ture and heritage. “I would also like to act in principle way and as soon Serb ambassador amongst others to express our irreversible goal to as possible our countries start the stated that the request for return soon be a member of other import- process of returning these arte- of artefacts constitutes a pollicisa- ant mechanisms, like UNESCO and facts to Kosovo Museum. If we are tion of cultural heritage, and in this Council of Europe, and other inter- dedicated to following European case Minister Krasniqi stated that national institutions and organi- civilisation principles, then I believe the request to return artefacts is sations”, he said. Minister Krasniqi that this process of return shall not principle based and is not related to stated again that the Republic of delay”, Minister Krasniqi said in his politics at all’. He further on stated Kosovo is dedicated to the Europe- speech. During the speech of the that there is no better place than the an way and spirit of cooperation minister the Serb delegation led Council of Ministers of Culture of between the peoples. “In the recent by Slovenian ambassador in Slo- South-eastern Europe to raise this years the public awareness has in- venia Aleksandar Radovanovic left matter, as this is exactly the initiative creased in regard to importance of the meeting. The Serb delegation where the countries of the region cultural heritage for a state and the returned at the meeting following work for regional cooperation and society. This is a result of us having for respect toward cultural diversity, followed an approximation road. as a common value. ϐ During his speech, Minister part of the whole cultural treasure Krasniqi expressed his pleasure belonging to all and that should ϐ serve as a point of approximation is represented in this meeting, of people”. though in the position of observer, Moreover, in his speech, minis- but it has requested and shown his ter Krasniqi informed the homo- ϐ logues about the achievements and full member in the next meeting of challenges in the cultural heritage the Council. In this case he raised and culture in general in Kosovo. the request for Kosovo to be an In the last two years Kosovo 16 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. rbia should return Kosovo artefacts! South-eastern Europe, and this regional initiative to further expand as much as possible. Within the meeting frame, minister Krasniqi had meetings with his homologues including that of Slovenia, Uros Grilc, Croatia, ǡǡ Branislav Micunovic, and with the deputy minister from MTCYS of Albania Suzana Turku, with whom he discussed opportunities of ϐ ϐ - ture development, protection and promotion of heritage. In the meeting of Council of Min- isters of Culture of South-eastern Europe, the main topic of discussion was regional cooperation in the ϐ art and heritage. Member countries have approved a declaration calling ϐ of culture, education and tourism in this aspect. This declaration also ϐ has gone in opposite direction that this is a step to bring in the platforms of regional cooperation compared to European trends, long term plan concrete results not ϐǤ increasing the budget for culture only at increase of pupils’ knowl- meeting the presidency of the Coun- and cultural heritage, citing the edge about the heritage, but also at cil was transferred to Macedonia. increase of about 50 % of the bud- increase of cultural awareness and Council of Ministers of Culture get for culture institutions, and the social cohesion in general’. of South-eastern Europe is an ϐ Deputy Minister of Tourism, inter-governmental cooperation for independent cultural organisa- Culture, Youth and Sports from Al- organisation established by 11 tions and for the artists in general. bania, Suzana Turku expressed her states on 31 March 2005, in Copen- ǲϐǡ pleasure for the presence of minis- hagen. The goal of CoMoCoSEE is years Kosovo has been presented ter Krasniqi in this meeting stating strengthening of regional cultural in important cultural events, like that Kosovo must be a member of cooperation and protection of cul- the Biennale of Venetia, Film Festi- Council of Ministers of Culture of tural heritage. Q val in Cannes, Berlinale, Montreux Jazz Festival, and many other important events. This is in function of our goal for promotion and ϐǳǡǡ while he also stated that Kosovo is working towards enhancement of the legislative framework on culture and cultural heritage in order to have it harmonised with the highest international standards. The minister continued by stating that from the next year, the cultural heritage is going to be included in the primary and secondary school ǡ ϐ No. 8. Year II. 17 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER Rewards for Kosovo athletes higher than in most of the countries in the region

inistry of Culture, Youth given in Kosovo according to all parties of Kosovo Olympic and Sports, Kosovo Olym- these acts are going to be higher Committee, within this month Mpic Committee and sports than in the countries in the re- together with the federation to federations discussed today about gion. Minister also declared that work on the regulation for cate- the sublegal acts related to re- rewards, scholarships and the gorizing sports and athletes as it wards, pensions and scholarships, permanent support shall be an is regulated in other states, and and a consensus was reached incentive for all those working that is essential for the support in regard to amounts and other hard to achieve success but also that must be provided. Follow- procedures for such issues. Draft- to reward their results in the ing categorization it was also ing of such acts has been highly meritorious way. He then added stated that efforts must be put at valued by the heads of federa- that MCYS is working to clearly drafting procedures and setting tions, stating that this is going to regulate the form of Olympic amounts for rewards in national raise the motivation for athletes ǯϐ- level. According to these acts re- and the support of the state is felt nancing, thinking towards a way wards shall be given to winners ϐǤ of allocating annual budget from ϐ - Minister of Culture, Youth the state. Minister Krasniqi re- titions of member federations of and Sports, Memli Krasniqi quested from the Olympic Com- Sports Accord. Following addi- stated that it is important as mittee and federations to have tional consultations regulations this matter should have been a more active role considering will go through other proce- concluded long ago, therefore that their role will be central dures in governmental level this must be completed in full in the whole process of sports until their full approval. concordance. He declared that development. From this meeting Upon proposal by minis- rewards that are going to be a consensus was reached that ter Krasniqi, reward, perma- 18 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

Rewards:

Olympic ames World Championship Olympic record € 200 thousand World record € 100 thousand Olympic gold medal € 100 thousand Gold medal € 40 thousand Silver medal € 60 thousand Silver medal € 20 thousand Bronze medal € 40 thousand Bronze medal € 14 thousand

European Championship European record € 40 thousand Gold medal € 20 thousand Silver medal € 14 thousand Bronze medal € 8 thousand nent support and scholarship € 500 for winner of Olympic state at the same time. amounts increased. bronze medal. € 600 for winner In the draft it is foreseen that Scholarships for Olympic of World Championship gold the coach of athlete(s)’ having talents will be € 150 per month. medal, € 500 for the silver, € won medals, is going to receive It envisaged that up to 10 schol- 400 for the bronze. Whereas for as a reward 50% of the athlete arships per year are shared. The the winner of European Cham- reward amount. ϐ ͳͶ pionship gold medal the pen- Young athlete achieving to 21 years old. sion is going to be € 500, for the results in Youth Olympic Games, Permanent support for top silver € 400 and for the bronze World Championships and ǣ̀ € 300. The athlete is entitled to European Championships in the 800 per month for winner of pension from age 45 years old, categories up to U23 shall be Olympic gold medal, € 600 for and is not entitled to reward for rewarded in the level of 25 per- winner of Olympic silver medal, the same medal from another cent of the values listed above. Q

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Minister Krasniqi: MCYS is going to continue to support judoas Kelmendi and jaova

inister of Culture, Youth assures proper treatment for the tions as soon as possible and to af- and Sports, Memli Krasniqi athletes, stressing here regulations terwards follow other procedures Mhosted in a meeting the for rewarding the top athletes, to their adoption. kosovar judokas Majlinda Kel- scholarships for young Olympic He stressed that the rewards mendi and Nora Gjakova and their talents, categorisation of sports, envisaged by these regulations are coach Driton Kuka. rewards for the sports instructors, going to be higher than in the ma- Minister Krasniqi congratulat- the retired, etc. Minister also noted jority of countries in the region. ed the judokas for their success that for a process to have its’ best ϐ marked in the international com- progress, MCYS upon request by was the various offers addressed to petition few days earlier in Dusel- the Olympic Committee and from the judoka Kelmendi from different dorf, where Majlinda was awarded some federations has extended the countries. Minister Krasniqi pointed the gold medal and the other time limit until tomorrow for the out that Kosovo institutions are com- competition in Prague where Nora KOC federation to provide their mitted to continuing their support to was awarded the silver medal. The comments pertaining the regu- judokas, so that they represent Koso- minister pointed out that this is a lations in order to jointly work vo state at any future competition. good example of an untiring work ϐ- On the other hand, Driton Kuka, and a very good representation for the coach of the judokas updated our country through sports. the minister regarding the successes Seeing these successes in conti- they achieved and their importance nuity, the minister stressed the fact in reference to Olympic Games. He that MCYS in the two last years had and judokas Kelmendi and Gjakova its priority focused at supporting thanked minister Krasniqi for the judokas. This support is going to support given in the two last years continue in the future as well, said and their high readiness for this sup- the minister. port to continue. They stated once Particular emphasis was given again that their aim is to work hard by the minister to the work being and to compete for the state of Koso- ϐ - vo, working towards this goal with ing the legal infrastructure which the Judo Federation and MCYS. Q 20 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

Majlinda grabs the bronze in European Championship - remains the ϐirst in the world! ajlinda Kelmendi was adorned with the bronze medal at the European Championship held in Budapest, MHungary. The Kosovo judoka, though suffering defeat in the quar- ϐ ǡ ϐǡϐ European championship to Kosovo for seniors in the past 30 years. Initially, the defeated the Hungarian Barbara Maros and at the medal contention she bested the German Mareen Kraeh. Meanwhile, judokas Nora Gjakova and Distria Kras- niqi dropped earlier in the game. This, however, is not her only success. Majlinda Kelmendi is now the best judoka in the world in the category of up to 52 kilograms. She may be considered the best, if the world ranking is taken as a basis, from among the results achieved at various tournaments. 21-year old from Peja, scored 1,480 points in the category up to 52 kilograms and is ranked ahead of the Japanese Yuki Hashimoto, which held the top spot until now. Hashimoto dropped to second with 1.310 points. Kelmendi gained the top spot owing to a successful series achieved in the last six months, namely after the Olympic Games “London ʹͲͳʹǳǡϐ medal contention. ϐ̶ ̶ tournament, held in Samsun, Turkey. She was awarded 300 points at the world rankings. In February she also appeared in two major tournaments. In "Grand Slam" held in Paris, she ranked second and was also awarded 300 points, while for the gold medal that she won in "Grand Prix" Dusseldorf, she won 300 other points. Q No. 8. Year II. 21 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Minister Krasniqi met the representatives of the Kosovo Sport Shooting Federation He stressed that MCYS is now creating the legal framework for permanent support to the athletes and for the rewards for those achieving high results, and in this direction he encouraged the leaders of the federation to work even more for success and qualitative competitions in the country. On the other hand the Presi- dent of the Federation, Ali Pllana inister of Culture, Youth and for the marked successes. He thanked the minister Krasniqi and Sports, Memli Krasniqi promised that the support from for the support and stressed that Mhosted in a meeting the MCYS for this federation but for ϐ representatives of Kosovo Shooting other federations as well will con- undertaken for the athletes. Federation, with whom he discussed tinue in all aspects. He disclosed an update of work about the achievements at sports In particular the minister of and successes achieved by this but also challenges encountered in MCYS mentioned that the Shooting federation, not forgetting numer- ϐǤ Federation will receive the sup- ous challenges in the way ahead. ϐ port in conformity with the legal The President of federation Pllana the sports of shooting. responsibilities for completing the showed his commitment for a Minister Krasniqi congratulated sports equipment they need, and greater work and for a qualitative the representatives of this feder- which is considered a special in- organisation which would bring ation for the work done till now ter-institutional treatment aspect. even greater results. Q Further support for the Kosovo Tennis Federation inister of Culture, Youth of this sport. In this direction the competitions in the country. and Sports, Memli Krasniqi minister offered his full support. On the other hand the president Mhosted in a meeting the Mentioning here the fact that the of Tennis Federation, Shkelzen Domi representatives of Kosovo Tennis legal framework is being completed thanked minister Krasniqi for the Federation, led by the president for permanent support to the ath- support provided to the federation Shkelzen Domi. Minister Krasniqi letes and them Minister appealed and to all sport in Kosovo. He then congratulated the representatives the Tennis Federation to work even updated the minister on the work of this federation for the work more for success and qualitative done and the plans for the future. Q done till now in particular for numerous initiatives to promote this sport as much as possible and to distinguish young and new talents. Minister promised that the support from MCYS for this federation but for other federations as well will continue in all aspects. As for tennis, minister added that there are special projects destined to improvement of the infrastructure so that the young people, those pas- sionate of this sport will have more space for competitions. A special aspect of discussion in the meeting was engagement for membership of Kosovo Tennis Federation into European and world mechanisms 22 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

KOSOVO AND CROATIA: two close partners in sports epublic of Kosovo and Re- many athletes from Kosovo have level I would say that it has been public of Croatia are going competed and continue competing and continues to be one of the best Rto soon sign an agreement of in Croatia, and also those from models which we have followed cooperation in the sphere of sports. Croatia in Kosovo. also in regard to sports legislation Minister of Culture, Youth and “All this cooperation between and as you may know we have Sports, Memli Krasniqi hosted in our clubs, federations and insti- tried that in our laws and sublegal a meeting the Minister of Science, tutions are an incentive for us to acts, some of which are expected to Education and Sports of Croatia, increase the cooperation, aiming at be soon adopted, in a near future, ǡ- joint activities, greater exchange of to take such good examples from a cussed about the ways of coopera- experiences and probably in every- state that obviously has similarities tion between the two countries in thing targeting at sports develop- with us, but a state which is going ϐǤ ment”, minister Krasniqi said. He to soon be formally a part of Euro- this, the ministers had as a topic of further added that Croatia is one of pean Union”, he stated in the press discussion starting of work towards the countries of a wealthy sports conference following the meeting. drafting an agreement of coopera- tradition and serves as a good - tion which is going to envisage the model to Kosovo. Minister then timated that Kosovo has had and ϐ Ǥ continued by saying that there are continues to have a potential at Minister Krasniqi thanked the ϐ ϐ - in Kosovo regarding sports, but ture. Taking into consideration the that his state has given to Kosovo also asserted that challenges still importance sport has, but also the in development of sports and more remain ahead. relationships between our coun- ϐ - Undoubtedly, Croatia as a tries, he stated that Croatia is going nationalization thereof. He estimat- country with a great sports tra- to provide support to Kosovo in the ed that the relations between the dition, with amazing successes at ϐǤ two countries and the two peoples sports, not only in our region, but “I wish Kosovar athletes help date back long way before, and also in the European and world Kosovo to be recognised all over the world. Therefore, Croatia provides all the support to Kosovo on its way to becoming a member of all international sports organisations, including International Olympic Committee, thus Kosovar athletes undertake international matches and subsequently win medals be them world or Olympic ones”, he said. He appreciated the achievements marked by Kosovo, and promised his will for signing the agreement between the two countries in the sphere of sports as soon as possible, and to have as many joint sports activities as possible. Q No. 8. Year II. 23 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Minister Krasniqi: Caring about athletes with disa

played a role in support to Kosovo Olympics Committee, Paralympics Committee and federations for the internal organisation of sports. On the other hand he emphasised that Kosovar sports unfairly remains isolated although we have marked ϐ internationalisation in the two last years. Minister, Memli Krasniqi ǣǲ lot at renovation of sports halls and at building new ones, including as ϐǤǡ space is available for activities. Our aim is for the increase of the budget to continue next year and in other years to come.” osovo Paralympics Committee stressed the importance of educa- In the end of his speech, the min- organized today in Prishtina tion for sports as very important ister, Krasniqi promised that support Ka Conference on Education of in our life in general in particular to sportsmen and women shall girls and women with disabilities when we refer to female gender continue and new regulations are through sports activities, with the and especially for females with expected to be adopted regarding support from the Ministry of Cul- disabilities and considering the ini- scholarships for the sportsmen and ture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and tiative of Kosovo Paralympics Com- women and for those with disabili- USA Embassy in Kosovo. mittee, for this conference with the The conference consisted of two purpose of female education and sessions, one of them related to participation in sports activities as education of girls and women with a very important step. “I would like disabilities through sports activi- to congratulate Kosovo Paralympics ties, implementation of legislation, Committee for this new initiative opportunities in vocational educa- but also in general for the work tion and training and the second it has done toward integration of session where situations, analysis persons with disabilities in the and recommendations were pre- public life, by really creating an sented for the civil society regard- environment where they now begin ing persons with disabilities. to feel involved by the society and The host of this event Njomza institutions,” minister stressed. Emini, the head of Kosovo Paralym- In addition he stressed that pics Committee, following her MCYS has been one of the main thanks addressed to MCYS and to supporters to Paralympics Com- US Embassy in Kosovo for their mittee and the support is going support to the organisation of the to continuously increase as MCYS conference further added that considers sports expansion as one Kosovo Paralympics Committee is of its’ priorities, and caring about committed to provide support and people with disabilities as an opportunities to female gender in institutional and human obligation. particular to young women with On the other hand the minister disabilities. “The support from used the opportunity to thank the local and international institutions international partners for their is an additional motivation for us ϐ to make the people with disabil- provide to our country, and min- ities feel equal with us in many ister Krasniqi also recalled that activities of the social, cultural and MCYS has increased its budget sports life in Kosovo,” Emini said. more than 100% for sports in While minister Memli Krasniqi, the two last years, and this has 24 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. abilities is an institutional and human obligation

ties as well, and rewards are expect- done not only by the government, mendi, stressing the fact here that ed to be the highest in the region. but more volunteering is needed he felt disappointed that Kosovo Whereas the representative in Kosovo, more private initiatives ϐ from USA Embassy in Kosovo, are needed in support to such type by her, hoping that this will not be Paul Engelstad, pointed that he is of activities”, the representative of the case in 2016. “I hope that your pleased to see increased participa- American Embassy, Engelstad said. athletes, and perhaps any of you tion of women in sports activities Whereas the Great Britain Em- present here today will represent and emphasised that it is import- bassy representative, Joe Preston, your country in the Games in Rio de ant to support the female gender at spoke about the experience of Janeiro”, Joe Preston said. sports development. “I think Koso- Great Britain which last year organ- Participants of this conference vo is doing a good job at expand- ised the Olympic and Paralympics were also the parliament mem- ing all activities for people with Games “London 2012” where about disabilities. We have supported two million people participated, Novobërdaliu, representatives of the Down syndrome association it, and he showed his delight regard- many NGO-s dealing with people HandiKOS, but more remains to be ing participation of Majlinda Kel- with disabilities. Q

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overnment of the Republic of sentatives of users of such rights Kosovo rendered a decision for are concluded unsuccessfully, then Pursuant to the decision, Gappointment of mediators in the Law on Author Rights foresees the following mediators ϐ Ǥ a process of mediation as an alter- have been appointed: pursuant to the Law on the Copy- native option, and as a mandatory 1. Ilir Gaxha, mediator; right and Other related Rights shall stage for determining the general be mediation between the bearers of fees”, he said. 2. Mentor Hajdaraj, mediator; the right and users of this right. Mediators in the issues related 3. Besim Kajtazi, mediator; In his speech before the govern- to the copyright have been select- 4. Albana Tigani, mediator; ment cabinet, Minister of Culture, ed following a call for application 5. Destan Bujupi, mediator; Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi addressed to all those who have 6. Jusuf Jahmurtaj, mediator; ϐ been licensed mediators from the 7. Faton Morina, mediator. step that the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Justice, and who met the Youth and Sports is undertaking additional criteria as provided by in continuity aiming at provision Regulation 05/2013, for mediation Government of Kosovo. The already of the necessary conditions for the at disputes for the copyright, adopt- appointed mediators have attended ϐ Ǥ ed by the the advanced training for mediation He provided updates to the in the author right related matters, government cabinet by disclos- with particular emphasis on medi- ing some other details linked ation in determining the general to the process of mediation. fees for use of the right. “Aiming at establishment Mediation process and of a functional system of engagement of mediators the copyright, where the is made upon request by holder of the right shall be the parties. All incurred compensated for the use expenditures are covered of his/her rights by other by the parties in the pro- persons, and in function of cess, and Kosovo budget reaching a comprehensive bears no cost whatsoever. agreement for use of rights, Furthermore, reaching an between these parties, as agreement in the mediation provided for by the law on process generates material copyrights envisaging the revenues, for authors, per- mediation procedure. In cases formers, interpreters, all other when negotiations between the authors of intellectual works and associations for collective adminis- for the budget of the Republic of tration of the rights and the repre- Kosovo. Q 26 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

The ulla where the Bujan Conference was held - an enriching monument for the Albanian historical and cultural treasure he kulla of Sali Mani, in requested that this historical mon- tions which gave contribution years Bujan, Albania, where Bujan ument be a place where people will ago, and who followed the ideals of TConference was held, with come and learn about the history many of our forefathers. an investment of around Euro of Albanian people, and be a space On the other hand, the Mayor of 70.000 by the Ministry of Culture, where our heritage is promoted. Bujan, Bujar Hasanpapaj stated that Youth and Sports, now has already “Moreover I demand from you Bujan is a place which has united a different view from what it had to protect this building, because Albanians in every historical period several years ago. from now on it is even more im- and not occasionally Bujan Confer- Deputy Minister of Culture, portant. We really worked for it to ence was held at exactly this tower. Youth and Sports, Hajdin Abazi, take this view, but now we must set He expressed high consideration together with his homologue from an example on how we take care of for the contribution made by MCYS the Republic of Albania, Abaz Hado such monuments”, deputy minister for protection of this monument. inaugurated today the restoration Abazi said. On behalf of Kosovo Antifascist works in this tower. Present at Deputy Minister of Tourism, Cul- and National Liberation War Veter- the ceremony were also the local ture, Youth and Sports in Albania, ans Association, Vahide Hoxha stated ϐ ǡ Abaz Hado thanked for the engage- that restoration of this monument is Gjakova, and representatives from ment of MCYS at restoration of this richness for Albanians to remember Antifascist and National Liberation monument, for which he said that the historical developments. War Veterans Association from is a symbol that unites the Alba- Bujan Conference was held on Kosovo, amongst whom Vahide nian people. He also pointed out 31 December 1943 and 1 and 2 Hoxha as well. that this place really deserves to be January 1944, where a resolution Deputy Minister Abazi highly transformed into a museum to cel- ϐ valued the importance this monu- ebrate and remember the genera- was signed. Q ment has for the Albanian history, and this importance is further valued by its’ restoration. “Today’s inauguration is important for our cultural, historical and spiritual heritage. This tower is a monument which tells about the important events developed in ϐʹͲ ǡ where Bujan Conference is distin- ϐ - nians”, he said. Abazi added that this tower must not be perceived as only a restored monument. While he symbolically handed over the keys to the Mayor of Bujan, No. 8. Year II. 27 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 20132013 NEWSLETTER

Kulla of Sali Mani where the Bujan Conference was held

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Deputy minister Elshani visited the minority communities in Fier last years, especially for the communities, emphasising that one of the results contributing to increase of this number is the opening of preschool education in this school. Deputy minister Gani Elshani, also had one meeting with the Di- rector of Education and Culture in the district of Fier, Miranda Bullapi ϐ there are seven villages of the community, where one of them, Baltëza is entirely a minority village. In the course of his meetings, deputy minister Elshani had also meetings with the mayor of Grab- jan municipality, Avdi Snava and Levan municipality with the mayor Xheladin Malaj. In these meetings it was discussed about employment eputy Minister of Culture, no interest shown from them to of minority community members, Youth and Sports (MCYS), continue further education exactly for improvement of the infra- DGani Elshani, was for a two because of disappointment that structure of villages, for the social day visit in Albania where he had although they have completed assistance and support to pupils various meetings with mayors of the university these young people and students who till now are not Fier district, meetings with stu- ϐǤ stimulated through any scholar- dents and community and a visit in students informed the deputy ship thus leaving the community to primary school “Dino Ismajli”. minister Elshani that they are not lag at education. The main theme of these represented at local and govern- ǡϐ meetings was enhancement in mental institutions. the minority community is facing education and employment of the While in the visit of deputy in the district of Fier, passion and community where deputy minis- minister Elshani conducted at the will are still there to deal with ϐ kindergarten “Dino Ismajli”, the activities enlivening optimism and the community in Fier faces with. director of the school Gazmira hope for the community. Deputy Whereas on the other hand depu- Birqaj informed Elshani regarding minister Elshani visited an exhibi- ty minister of MCYS, Gani Elshani the number of students, which this tion of a student of arts opened in informed the authorities in the vis- year increased because the Minis- Fier who expressed his great wish ited municipalities about the MCYS try of Education of Albania distrib- to present this numerous works’ work on support that this ministry uted at no cost books for the two exhibition in Kosovo as well. Q provides to youth not excluding RAE communities in Kosovo. In the meeting with the students of the community in Fier city, it was stressed the issue that students after university studies face the problem of employment and engagement to local institutions, pointing out that in Fier district there are 35 students who ϐ not get employed and as a result these young people are forced to leave the country. This concern was also expressed by the parents of the students, and stated that the number of young people wishing to study has decreased as there is No. 8. Year II. 29 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Krasniqi: Prizes for theatre are an institutional ap n a formal ceremony in the Na- important steps. “National Theatre tional Theatre of Kosovo, Minis- ǡϐ Itry of Culture, Youth and Sports institution of the state of Kosovo awarded the National Prize for Life’s became a member with full rights ϐ- in the European Convention of The- nual Prizes for Theatre. The National atres, an institution extremely im- Prize for Life’s Work was awarded to portant for the theatre in the whole actor Istref Begolli (post-mortem). It Europe. Now our theatre artists are was Minister Krasniqi who awarded going to have many opportunities this prize to actor’s daughter, Alba to perform in the European stages Begolli – Pashku. but also to see in Kosovo theatri- In his speech, minister Krasniqi cal bodies from several European highly valued the activity of the countries. Another important step actor Begolli, saying that he has is also opening of the International left inerasable traces in theatrical ϐ Ǥ life in Kosovo. These two achievements are evi- “His monumental roles, his dence for successful breakthrough ϐ of all our cultural scenes in the of emotions, he made us all feel greatest cultural events around the proud, and above all was also an world”, he said, while he also added inspiration for many generations that MCYS will continue to support of actors”, he said, stating that he is the theatre and the whole artistic pleased that now outstanding art community, constantly for the aim personalities are being honoured that their work brings authentic in institutional manner. values, so that they are free at cre- Award of the National Prize for ating activity and not be subject to Life’s Work and Annual Prizes for ϐ Ǥ Theatre, minister Krasniqi said, In other categories, prizes were is an honour but spur as well for ǣ in the show “Vrasja e Mushkonjës young generations to work, as their prize for the best show for 2012 – Mosquito’s Murder” and Annual work will be evaluated merito- was awarded to “The Twelfth prize for international successful riously. He said that besides the Night” of Shakespeare directed by presentation for 2012 was awarded prizes in the theatre, MCYS has Ilir Bokshi and with production of to Theatre House “AKT”. ϐ National Theatre. The annual prize Upon receiving the Prize, the di- art as well, including cinematogra- for the best director for 2012 was rector Fadil Hysaj said that Kosovo phy, music and visual arts. awarded to Fadil Hysaj for directing has already become a place where Date 27 March is the World The- the show “Shtëpia në ankand-House artists are creating each day more atre Day. Minister Krasniqi said that in Auction”. The annual prize for the space where they can freely present ϐ best actor for 2012 was awarded their work. He highly valued the life in the country with two more to actor Ismet Azemi, for his role role of the ministry at establishing

30 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. ppraisal for artists Minister Krasniqi met the OSCE ambassador in Kosovo, ean-Claude Schlumberger inister of Culture, Youth support of youth. He emphasised and Sports, Memli Krasniqi that this strategy among others Mhosted in a meeting the keeps as its important component OSCE ambassador in Kosovo, Jean- that of employment and entrepre- Claude Schlumberger with whom neurship, sports and culture, infor- discussed the achievements and mal education and participation of ϐ youth in public life in the country. and youth, two segments subject Minister Krasniqi thanked OSCE of continuous cooperation be- for the cooperation provided till tween MCYS and OSCE. Minister of now and expressed the commit- Culture, Youth and Sports Memli ment for this cooperation to grow. Krasniqi updated the ambassador OSCE ambassador, Jean-Claude on the steps undertaken in heri- Schlumberger estimated the steps tage, its promotion and protection undertaken at youth and heritage. and at strengthening of youth. As Particularly he greeted the estab- for the latter, minister Krasniqi lishment of the Implementation and informed the ambassador that the Monitoring Commission. OSCE am- government has already adopted bassador pointed out that OSCE will the strategy 2013-2017, which be continuously committed to be a envisages concrete steps toward partner of Kosovo institutions. Q

these prizes and for the undertaken steps leading towards increase of the support for our artists. Actor Ismet Azemi said that this prize for him is a very important valuation and gives him more en- couragement to work even harder for the theatre life in the country. In the formal ceremony of prizes’ award, thus celebrating the World Theatre Day, it was also read the Declaration for the theatre selected for this year, which was presented by the Italian playwright Dario Fo, literature Noble prize winner in 1997. Based on the regulation on prizes, the laureate of the National Prize on Life’s Work is awarded with Euro 5.000. Whereas in the four other categories awards are of value of Euro 2.500. The jury for awarding National Prize on Life’s Work in the ϐ prizes, appointed by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli ǡ ǣ- bashi, Besim Rexhaj, Fatos Berisha, Naser Shatrolli and Mirsad Ferati. Q No. 8. Year II. 31 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER Memorandum signed for the separati National ibrary part of MCYS, Central Unive rom now on Kosovo is going to have the National Library Fseparately and the Central University Library as well. In the opening of the Week of Library, the 11th edition, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed for division of the National and University Library of Kosovo. It was signed by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Ramë Buja, Rector of Prishtina University ‘Hasan Prishti- na’, Director of NULK, Sali Bashota ϐ ǡ Ramdan Avdiu. National Library pursuant to the Law on Libraries shall be an institution of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, while the Central University Library will be part of Pr- ishtina University ‘Hasan Prishtina’. In his speech before the at- tendees, Minister of Culture, Youth conformity with the best practices that in the future days, based on and Sports, Memli Krasniqi said ϐǤ the competences by law, is going that this process is already being permanently support the manage- to appoint the National Library ϐ ment of the National Library, by Steering Council, as a body which ϐ always playing only the role of the is going to draft the statute and all they showed in 2011. He esti- facilitator, for better work condi- other documents for functioning of mated that separation of NULK tions, for enrichment of the fund this institution. The minister stated is an essential process. “There and for liaison of cooperation with that the book and the bibliotheca is no doubt that we are making international sister institutions. have been and continue remain- one more important step toward We have already commenced with ing on of the priorities of MCYS. development of libraries and our engagements toward this”, the “We adopted last year new pro- creating an institutional chain in Minister said while he also added grams of support for the book and publishing. Besides the support for publication of new books, the ϐ is going to allocate special means for buying books and for their distribution into municipal libraries. We will also support from this year in particular the publication of literature magazines. Further- more, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports this year as part of the competition for cultural projects and pursuant to the New Law on ǡϐ- cated a special fund for enrichment of many municipal libraries’ funds and for the library of the blind \”Syri Ynë\” in Prishtina. As part of 32 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. on of National and University ibrary ersity ibrary part of University of Prishtina spoke about the program of the Week of Library, stating that it is a diverse program and putting special focus to various libraries all around Kosovo, with the aim at bringing library as close to the reader as possible. Bashota also stressed out that some lectures are going to be provided by various studiers from America, Great Brit- ain, Albania and Kosova as well. While the deputy director for public relations from the Ameri- can Embassy in Kosovo, Jennifer Washeleski, besides others stressed the importance that the library as an institution has for development and education of people and for further enhancement of the society vision for the future. She said that library always remains an irre- placeable institution, and as such it keeps something what people may not be able to learn elsewhere. our program policies has also been the trend and the best practices. On the other hand the Rector of and continues to be the support for “I strongly believe that besides Prishtina University - ‘Hasan Pr- various book associations, publish- making two directors, two adminis- ishtina’, Ibrahim Gashi stated that ers and writers, a support which trations, we will also a much stron- the role of the library remains de- has obviously increased in the last ger effect at management, distribu- terminant to the degree of general two years”, he stated. tion and use of the book”. Minister emancipation. Gashi further added Minister also spoke about the Buja, meanwhile added that the that the University of Prishtina importance that the Week of the Week of Library is a very important ‘Hasan Prishtina’ is going to in- Library has. He pointed out that for activity towards strengthening the crease its’ engagements so that the 11 editions now it has been one of ϐ- Central University Library is able the main activities which helped the theca and bringing here the best ϐ development process of the National ϐǤ to constantly be a strong support and University Library of Kosovo Director of NULK, Sali Bashota, for the students. Q and bibliotheca in general in Kosovo, by following this way the world trends and by bringing this institution continuously closer to the reader and to the public in general. He congratulated management for their and all the staff of NULK for the continuous work they have done, and also thanked the international partners in particular the American Embassy in Prishtina for their continuous support to the Library. The Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Ramë Buja stated that division of the Library is a step that will surely enable pos- itive progress and compliant with No. 8. 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MCYS and CHWB sign a memorandum for investment of 500.000 Euros for emergency interventions in 50 monuments of cultural heritage inistry of Culture, Youth with the institutions of Kosovo for al partners. “There are of course and Sports and the Swedish many years now and for the dedica- other challenges before us, but we Morganisation Cultural Heri- tion towards enhancement thereof. are really committed to work, by tage Without Borders signed today “We plan besides this amount increasing the professionalism and a Memorandum of Understanding of Euro 300.000 to allocate other responsibility at work, in every for emergent interventions into 50 means as well for emergency inter- sphere and in particular in the monuments of cultural heritage in ventions. Emergent interventions ϐ Kosovo in 2013 and in 2014. are a program which began before very important work and requiring The memorandum was signed two years, and before all this is a responsibility and high profession- by the Secretary of MCYS Veton Fir- step which helps on prevention of alism”, he said. zi and Director of CHWB for Koso- further damages that a monument On the other hand Sali Shoshi, vo, Sali Shoshi. In the ceremony of may suffer, until full restoration director of CHWB for Kosovo con- signing this agreement present was conditions are created. We allo- gratulated MCYS for the emergent also the Minister of Culture, Youth cated last year more than Euro intervention program stating that and Sports, Memli Krasniqi. 200.000 for this program, where this way it is shown that there is Through this memorandum, restorations were carried out or a high commitment for protection MCYS is going to allocate Euro ϐ and promotion of the heritage. 300.000 for these two years 30 monuments”, he said, by further Shoshi said that the memorandum for emergent interventions, adding that the signed memoran- is divided into several stages and Euro150.000 each year whereas dum guarantees a more profes- amongst is the inclusion of local CHWB is allocating Euro 200.000 ϐǡ community is foreseen in this for the two years, Euro 100.000 interventions and it will serve as program, including their stories for each year. a model for further advancement each restored monument in order Minister of Culture, Youth and of restoration works and protec- to truly maintain the originality. He Sports, Memli Krasniqi said that this tion of the heritage. Minister said further stated that there will be a memorandum is another important ϐ bilateral commitment in order to ϐ numerous changes occurred in the conduct the work in professional and is a continuity of the program two last years, mentioning here im- manner and with due and special of MCYS for emergent interventions plementation of numerous projects care but also to promote this high which began two years ago. He be them from MCYS or initiatives number of monuments determined thanked CHWB for the cooperation and support by other internation- by MCYS and the community. Q 34 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

More than ͸00.000 Euros for cultural projects

s it occurred with cultural Euro 15.000, Skena UP with Euro deraj, Junik, Orllan and the library institutions, as compared 15.000, ShqipFilmFest with Euro of the blind \”Syri Ynë\” in Prishti- Ato the previous year their 8.000 and the Festival ‘Goddess on Ǥϐ annual budget increased, MCYS Throne’ with Euro 8.000. municipal libraries is given parallel increased the budget this year ϐ- to the support that they will get for compared to the previous year also ects have been supported reaching ϐ - for subsidies, more exactly in the in total an amount of around Euro tition for purchase of books, which support providing for the annual 80.000, amongst which tens of was published weeks ago. competition for cultural projects. personal exhibitions have been With the purpose of promoting Compared to the previous year supported, and the annual program the cultural diversity, more exactly when around Euro 500.000 were of the Centre for Contemporary Art for support to cultural projects of given, this year the competition ‘Station’ with Euro 8.000. minority communities, MCYS has amount increased to over Euro Over 50.000 Euros have been allocated from the competition 600.000. The support increased in allocated for various projects around Euro 50.000 for projects of ϐǡǡϐǡ related to cultural promotion. In all communities living in Kosovo. music, visual arts, promotion, liter- the category of projects related to Whereas in the category of ature, etc. Except through compe- literature around Euro 50.000 has music arts over Euro 120.000 was tition for projects, MCYS is going also been allocated. In this view Ǥ ϐ- to offer continuous support during Euro 14.000 has been allocated as lowing re-functionalization, MCYS the year for other projects as well. budget for annual activity of Koso- supported with Euro 7.000 Koso- In the projects related to the vo Writers’ League, and meanwhile vo Association of Composers for ϐ ǡ Euro 15.000 has been allocated to their annual activity. Whereas, the MCYS has shared more than the Association of Kosovo Publish- annual festivals have been sup- €120.000 for various projects. In ers for their annual activity where ported this year as well. Thus the ϐ Prishtina Book Fair is included, the festival ‘ReMusica’ was supported of budget of Euro 10.000 for seven Fair in Frankfurt and the one in with Euro 9.000, ‘Kosova Kamer- theatres of the cities in the country, Tirana. PEN Centre of Kosovo was Fest’with Euro 9.000, Festival ‘Cho- and the Theatre ODA. While for the supported with an amount of Euro pin PianoFest’ with Euro 7.000, Festival ‘Etno Fest’ Euro 15.000 10.000. ‘Kosovarja Këndon’ with Euro were allocated. Based on the Law on Libraries 7.000 etc. Importance has been As for the projects related to which was adopted last year, MCYS given to support of folklore music ϐ ǡ has shared means for enrichment festivals ‘Hasi Jehon’, ‘Anadrinia Je- various festivals are included, of the book fund for the municipal hon’, ‘We sing to the Freedom’ and MCYS has also allocated a bud- libraries. In this case, pursuant to ‘Albanian Rhapsody’ which were get of over Euro 120.000. Some the law MCYS allocated over Euro supported with Euro 4.000 each. of the traditional projects which 30.000 for enrichment of the book More than 300 projects compet- have also been supported this fund for the municipal libraries of ϐ year are as follows, PriFilmFest Mitrovica, Malisheva, Peja, Kamen- competition, out of which about with Euro 20.000, DokuFest with ǡǡ ǡ ǡ- ʹͲͲϐ ǤQ

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Minister Krasniqi: combating piracy and counterfeiting in focus osovo has made substantial steps for the protection Kof copyright. This is what Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, said among others at a round table in Pristina, organized by the European Union ϐ ǡ 26, the World Intellectual Property Day. This meeting was attended by representatives of various local institutions dealing with the international protection of copyright and intellectual property. Minister Krasniqi said that until two years ago, Kosovo was lagging considerably in this regard, but noted that in the past two years, the legal and institutional safeguards protecting the right of creativity have been put in place. The creators of each area, said Minister Krasniqi, should step up Justice, copyright violations have against piracy and counterfeit- their efforts to avail of the legal and ϐ ǡ- ing. He said that the Task Force is institutional remedies available in dition, cases related to the subject developing a concrete work plan, order to protect authorship and are now to be treated as a matter and will undertake concrete action seek redress. of priority by the courts. The law in the coming days. "Campaign for He mentioned some of the also stipulates adoption of certain raising awareness of the public steps that the Ministry of Culture, other acts. We have adopted Regu- about the consequences of piracy Youth and Sport has the right to lation on licensing of associations and counterfeiting to our economy, copyright, and that the Feasibili- for collective administration of and above all the importance of ty Study for Kosovo made by the copyright. Immediately following creative original values will launch European Union are considered ǡϐ soon. One of the segments of this as one of the greatest progress ǣ ǡ - campaign will be the call to all recorded in Kosovo. tects the rights of creators in the those who sell or in another way He recalled some of the steps ϐ ǡ ǡ use the creativity of an author for that the Ministry of Culture, Youth administers the rights to video ϐǡ- and Sports have undertaken re- productions. In several occasions, I tion, either obtain it or remove garding the copyrights, which was have been calling at both meetings it from their business. After the pointed out as one of the major such as this or at separate meet- campaign that will last more than progresses achieved in Kosovo by ings that other authors, especially two months, the Task Force will the Feasibility Study on Kosovo, those of literature, to unite and es- give the green light for action to carried out by the European. tablish an association which would seize and dispose of all counterfeit Minister noted that the Repub- have the full support of MCYS in and pirated materials in certain lic of Kosovo has a substantive Law making it expediently operational" activities", he said as he pointed on copyright and related rights, he said, as he announced that a out that establishing such a sys- standardized with the best inter- Regulation on mediation has been tem of protection from piracy and national practices and European adopted by the Government and counterfeiting is one segment that Ǥϐ ϐ helps in combating the informal in MCYS, said Minister Krasniqi, been appointed. economy, protection of creativity has been made operational and Minister Krasniqi stated that and enrichment of genuine values in addition to directors, there are one of the most important aspects in each of these areas. ϐ - of the commitment of MCYS and On the other hand, Thomas tion and international cooperation other institutions has been the Gnocchi, Head of the Political Sec- ϐ Ǥ̶ adoption of the strategy against ϐ the Criminal Code of Kosovo, in piracy and counterfeiting, and in Kosovo, said that from today, in cooperation with the Ministry of establishment of the Task Force cooperation with national institu- 36 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, NEWSLETTER MAR/APR 2013 Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II.

Minister Krasniqi called for establish- s in the coming months! ment of the Due of Edinburghǯs International Award in Kosovo

inister of Culture, Youth people in Kosovo, as a vital part of and Sports, Memli Kras- society, are a part of leadership in Mniqi met in London, the many governmental and non-gov- Secretary General of the Duke of ernmental institutions, adding Edinburgh’s International Award, that this approach was regularly John May. This award is one of expanding in scope. the most important in the world On the other hand, Secretary for youth, and the main goal is to John May commended Kosovo bring together youth from around institutions’ efforts directed at the world in various challenges youth, stating that Kosovo has aimed at their training. The award huge potential in this regard, with is accredited in hundreds of world a healthy and active youth. He universities and however is award- extended his support to Minister ed the prize, is appreciated highly Krasniqi in the process of estab- for the commitment and skills. lishment and implementation of On the occasion, Minister Kras- the Duke of Edinburgh’s Interna- niqi submitted to secretary May a tional Award in Kosovo as well. request that the award may be es- Minister Krasniqi and Secretary tablished in Kosovo, thus express- May agreed to maintain communi- tions, the EU launched "Strength- ing the full cooperation of MCYS cation on the matter as well as work ening the System of Intellectual to commence proceedings for the together on other initiatives geared Property Rights", a project which application of this award as well as at involvement of Kosovo youth in will provide extensive assistance to for involvement of as many young various international initiatives. national institutions in the protec- people from Kosovo in the pro- Minister Krasniqi also attended tion of intellectual property and gram. He informed Mr. May of the the annual ceremonial reception striking cooperation with interna- country’s commitment to support of the Award, hosted by Prince tional mechanisms. He said that young people, saying that youth is Edward, part of the Great Britain ϐ a national priority. The Minister royal family. in this regard and added that with a spoke about various projects being The Duke of Edinburgh’s greater commitment, more achieve- implemented in Kosovo with the International Award dates since ments could be recorded. involvement of young people, such 1956 with the involvement of over Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of as subsidizing young businesses, 8 million youth to date. Last year Trade and Industry, Cuneyd Ustai- various youth projects, establish- alone, about 1 million youth from bo, said one of MTI’s are is the pro- ing relevant mechanisms to meet 140 countries were part of the tection of intellectual property, and the needs of the youth, promoting programme. Q mentioned some of the steps that volunteerism, the ministry made in this regard. investment in He appreciated the cooperation sporting and that the European Union extended cultural in- in the protection of intellectual frastructure property and expressed MTI's for various commitment to work even harder. activities, ̶ ϐ - as well as tual Property has great economic setting up a importance to Kosovo. Through the good legisla- ϐǡ tive basis for we encourage new technological youth, such developments, encourage innova- as drafting of tion and inventions, protect the the Kosovo reputation of national and interna- Youth Strat- tional brands and create enabling egy 2013- environment for investment, 2017. The investment protection to boost minister said creativity", he said. Q that young No. 8. Year II. 37 Bi-monthly newsletter of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Republic of Kosovo. No. 8. Year II. MAR/APR 2013 NEWSLETTER

Minister Krasniqi met the President of Peace and Sport Organization, oel Bouzou sports development of university and school sports, which will help in massovization and emergence of new talents. He added that Kosovo sees sports as an opportunity to bring people closer. On the other hand, the Pres- ident of Peace and Sport, Joel Bouzou welcomed the presence of Minister Krasniqi and President of OCK Hasani to the conference. He commended Kosovo efforts to promote sportsmen. Bouzou supported Kosovo’s plight to become part of all international sports competitions. The President of Peace and Sport also expressed willingness to cooperate with Kosovo’s sports community, adding that it would also promote peace through sports. Peace and Sport was established inister of Culture, Youth Kosovo to the International Olym- in 2007 by Joel Bouzou with a very and Sports, Memli Krasniqi pic Committee. broad extension throughout the Mmet in Dubai, the venue of He added that Kosovo was world. Every year, the organization the next Conference of Peace and ϐ- gathers hundreds of state repre- Sport, the founder and president cantly improve the sports infra- sentatives to its annual meeting of Peace and Sport Organization, at structure as well harmonize the the purpose of which is to promote the same time, the president of the legislation to the best international peace through sports, focusing on World Association of Olympians, practices. Kosovo, said the Minister, younger generations. The initiative Joel Bouzou. At the meeting, the has many young talents who are to establish Peace and Sport was Minister was accompanied by the working passionately in spite of carried out under the auspices of President of the Olympic Commit- unfavourable conditions and under the Prince of Monaco, Albert II. This tee of Kosovo, Besim Hasani. an international isolation. These year’s conference in Dubai is held The Minister briefed Mr. Bouzou are the reasons, said the Minister, under the auspices of the Prince of on achievements and challenges of that the Government of Kosovo has Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Moham- the Kosovo sports, especially in the listed as one of its priorities for med Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. At area of internationalization. this year’s forum, present are many He spoke of some of the steps ministers of sports from various that the sports community countries of the world, presidents and state institutions have of federations and sports associa- undertaken in both direc- tions as well as many businessmen tions, i.e. internationalization who regularly sponsor sports. Q and internal development. The Minister reiter- Bac Cover caption ated the fact that Kosovo sportsmen are subject of an injustice for several years Petrit Halilaj, “Bourgeois in that they are not equal in Hen”, 2009-2010, draw- international competitions. ing on paper, 20 x 30 cm; He urged Mr. Bouzou to ǣ extend his support in internationalization, especially and Courtesy the artist in the process of accession and Chert, Berlin of the Olympic Committee of 38 No. 8. Year II. Bi-monthlyBi-B monnthlt y newsletternewewsletlel tererr of MinistryMiMinisni tryry ofo Culture,Cuultutuure,ree NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER MAR/APRMAR/APR 20132013 YouYouththt andnd SportSpSportt off RepublicReR pubblicliicic ofo Kosovo.KoKosovsovvoo. No.Noo 8.8 YearYearr II.IIIII.

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