tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215449162024-03-13T04:37:22.084+03:00Kosovo Independent Prishtina Kosova IndependecePrishtina The Capital of KosovaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-43405526635384340052008-02-03T17:15:00.000+02:002008-02-03T17:16:29.808+02:00Thaçi: Kosova will be ready for independence next weekThe Prime Minister of Kosova, Hashim Thaçi said that by the beginning of the next week Kosova will have its constitution, state symbols and that it will be ready for the declaration of the independence, adding that he knows the date of the independence but that he will reveal it in the coming days.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-92015618492978776012008-02-03T17:09:00.000+02:002008-12-09T03:08:05.500+02:00Kosova's Awaited Day For Independent<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvVLQAlYFF8Icd2CQUJIdQC8B9oD_F2DhV1STsSJmMBmJiuYXfFgbMJE5LCiMV8TQ_PYU6FGxEe4LGRS_FE2CaaCHJD3zKTHq6pOuT77q1iJ8Xo3Jo0OYIdWLaMp4coHWuaHyaQ/s1600-h/Satellite.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvVLQAlYFF8Icd2CQUJIdQC8B9oD_F2DhV1STsSJmMBmJiuYXfFgbMJE5LCiMV8TQ_PYU6FGxEe4LGRS_FE2CaaCHJD3zKTHq6pOuT77q1iJ8Xo3Jo0OYIdWLaMp4coHWuaHyaQ/s320/Satellite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162771438838997810" /></a><br />The Kosovars' much-awaited day of independence seems to be threatened, over fears that their aspiration for self-determination goes down the drain. But observers warn that playing with the ethnic Albanians' dream of independence may lead to resurgence of violence that would afflict the Balkan region. <br />The latest report by the United Nations special envoy for future status process for Kosova, Martti Ahtisaari, strongly recommended an independent state of Kosova under European Union (EU) and international supervision.<br /><br />But Russia's stance that vehemently opposes any UN declaration granting independence to Kosova has led to a new round of 120-day negotiations on the future status of the province.<br /><br />The negotiations led by the US, Russia, and the Kosovo Contact Group will have the final say on the province's destiny, and will determine whether or not Kosovar Albanians have the right to independence.<br /> <br />IslamOnline.net (IOL) recently conducted this interview with Professor Ferid Agani to highlight the heated debate on Kosova's future status that will be a turning point in the history of the Muslim-majority province.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Kosovar Prof. Ferid Agani is a 48-year-old physician who has been a member of parliament since 2004. (IOL photo) <br />Agani is a Kosovar member of parliament and an active player inside Kosova's political scene. He represents the Justice Party, established in 1999, and is one of its founders. In addition, he is a physician specialized in neurological psychiatrics and is the current chairman of the Strategic Management Department of Kosova's Health Ministry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-25263271752514991982008-02-03T16:59:00.000+02:002008-12-09T03:08:05.791+02:00Kosova Independent by Summer, Support by the USA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZG_yYi0M5g9ReUobEuk-4-qqpZHPFqjyTDAu1BKoOMlqy-YU2IggMZ3aiF2jHrWWpdwyUH_64w3Vqpe4esOZ1CoM-LTepaB5AauXB163B1NGPpW80xnB5hCxySt2asdzns7OLoQ/s1600-h/kosova.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZG_yYi0M5g9ReUobEuk-4-qqpZHPFqjyTDAu1BKoOMlqy-YU2IggMZ3aiF2jHrWWpdwyUH_64w3Vqpe4esOZ1CoM-LTepaB5AauXB163B1NGPpW80xnB5hCxySt2asdzns7OLoQ/s320/kosova.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162769433089270562" /></a><br />“Kosova independent by summer”<br /><br /><br />By Daily Jutarnji List<br />Published: April 17, 2007<br /><br />ZAGREB -- Ahtisaari’s deputy Albert Rohan says Kosova will be granted supervised independence, while Russia will not use its veto at the UN. <br /><br />Rohan told Zagreb daily Jutarnji List he did not wish to speculate on whether Serbian and Russian efforts to delay the United Nations Security Council decision on Kosova’s future status would lead to incidents escalating into violence, creating “negative press” for the province’s Albanians. <br />However, Rohan told the newspaper he agreed the situation in Kosova, although currently stable, was so volatile any incident could spark off more serious violence. <br />“The sooner we have a decision, the better. We oppose unreasonable delays,” Rohan said.<br />Rohan explained he expected negotiations over a new Kosova resolution to take place during May, while the resolution itsel! ! f would be adopted at the end of that month.<br />“In any case, Kosova should be independent before the summer,” he added. <br /><br />Rohan told the daily Ahtisaari’s proposal “had no alternative”, as well as that after eight years of uncertainty Kosova’s status needed to be resolved. <br />“Miloševiæ is the one who lost Kosova, everybody knows this. The fault is not with the current Serbian leadership and this fact needs to be faced at last,” Rohan said. <br />Rohan also said he did not believe Russia would reach for its veto in a council session discussing a new Kosova resolution. <br />“Permanent Security Council member states have been responsible in the past, rarely using their veto powers,” Rohan explained. <br /><br />------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --Burns said: "USA will support a declaration of independence by the people of Kosova"<br />By Associated Press<br />Published: April 17, 2007<br />In a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, the Undersecretary of State said that the U.S. considers independence “the only option for the province,” the Associated Press reports.<br />Letting go of Kosova would allow Belgrade to move toward greater integration with Western Europe and beyond troubled relations with Washington, Burns said, while gesturing toward Ivan Vujaèiæ, Serbia's ambassador, who was sitting in the front row. <br />Burns said that the United States hoped that a plan proposed by chief United Nations envoy for Kosova, Martti Ahtisaari granting the province supervised statehood would be debated by the UN Security Council within weeks. <br />Under the proposal, Kosova would have interim period of international supervision with its own army, flag, anthem and constitution, before achieving full statehood.<br />"We are on the verge of a major development with the looming independence of Kosova as a new state in the international system," Burns said. <br />"It is very clear to the United States that the future of Kosova should be one of independence and we will lead the way as authors of a resolution that would allow that to happen."<br />Serbia has rejected the proposal and has been supported by Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council with veto power. <br />During a question period following Monday's speech, Ambassador Vujaèiæ (serb-origine) asked Burns, why the U.S. would not consider Serbia's proposals for extensive autonomy for Kosova.<br />"There is every reason to believe that that solution put forward by Russia, put forward by the Serb government itself, would lead to more violence, rather than less," Burns replied.<br />"You put forward the proposal of autonomy. We think that is 10 to 12 years too late," Burns said. <br />Vujaèiæ also asked Burns whether the United States would rule out unilateral recognition of Kosova. <br />The question is sensitive because some have suggested that if Russia carries out threats that it has made to veto a resolution on the Ahtisaari plan, other countries, including the United States, should recognize Kosova's independence anyway. <br />"We will support a declaration of independence by the people of Kosova," Burns said.<br />But he made clear that the United States expected that UN resolution would pass and that recognition would follow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-21048628842984492872008-02-03T16:49:00.000+02:002008-02-03T16:50:55.158+02:00KOSOVA INDEPENDENT (Serbian genocide on Kosovan civillians)<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DsyqqVtccT0&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DsyqqVtccT0&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-20082982541274732222008-02-03T16:44:00.000+02:002008-02-03T16:45:11.382+02:00Kosova Independent?It looks increasingly like the Muslim province of Kosova will gain independence from Serbian authority. Kosova's leaders including recently elected Prime Minister Hashim Thaci vowed this week to declare Kosova independent after nearly 2 years of talks between the EU and Russia, under US mediation, failed to reach agreement. Kosova has been under UN control since 1999 when NATO forces intervened to quell Serbian attacks on the Muslim Albanian majority who make up 90 to 95% of the population of the region. While the Serbs have so far remained steadfast in opposition, expecting Kosova to remain an "autonomous province" of Serbia, the Albanians seek the US/EU designed status of a "supervised independence." Whilst the Russian backed Serbs will not go down without a fight for the resource rich region, which they claim since their infamous and comprehensive loss to the Uthmani Khilafah in the battle of Kosova Field in 1389, it is looking increasingly likely that the US position for Kosova will win through and a form of independence will be declared in the coming weeks. Serbia is being offered the carrot of future membership of the European Union, and the EU will be keen to prise away a key Russian ally and bring them to their table. Muslims should not be fooled into feeling that the war in Kosova of 1999 was to protect them as Tony Blair has consistently argued. The Americans worked diligently not only to establish an enormous military base in the heart of Kosova in (Ferrizaj), but they also worked to weaken Serbia, Russia's natural ally in the region. The recent separation of Montenego from Serbia further reduced Serbian/Russian influence. The glaring inconsistencies over Balkans policy (neglect over Serbian aggression in Bosnia for example) becomes clear when put in the context of the plans to ultimately isolate Serbian influence back to its smallest land locked state, and the division of Muslims throughout the weak states of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Macedonia and now Kosova. One of the conditions of the limited statehood the Kosovan Albanian leadership has agreed to, is that they will not seek unification with any of their traditional and historic Muslim neighbours including Macedonia and Albania itself. Like other pseudo western sanctioned "Muslim" states- Palestine comes to mind-an independent Kosova too will not be allowed to have its own military force or a foreign policy; a 16,000 strong NATO force will be permanently stationed in Kosova. Kosova will remain a satellite of the Americans with help from the EU. The supervised independence will extend to economic control of a limited and aid dependent budget, and its supervisors will expect absolute loyalty in return for the removal of the control of its traditional Serbian enemy from Belgrade. The messy mosaic that it is now finally falling into place throughout the Balkans, including the appalling results of the Dayton accords for Bosnia-Herzogovina, managed to sideline Serbian and Muslim strengths. Balkanisation is a well-known geopolitical term that perfectly describes the results of a successful division and weakening of any region. The potential for future conflict remains not only in Bosnia with its Serbian "Republika Srpska" region but also with the strong Serbian enclave in the Northern Kosova region of Mitrovica. This potential future flashpoint will help keep the Albanians in thrall to their western masters.Most Kosovans look forward to the end of Serbian dominance, and many might even have been grateful once for the NATO intervention of 1999. However, the gloss and near euphoria of that time has certainly worn off and the harsh reality of the new regime brought by the US/EU is clear: unemployment is over 60%, industry remains stagnant with the "supervisors" having closed down mining operations, and the dispersal of the youth to find work throughout Europe continues. Although 3,000 took to the streets of capital Prishtina last week to announce that "independence is the only option," the expression of "out of the frying pan and into the fire" seems more appropriate. No state, province or region in the Muslim world will ever taste real independence until the Khilafah is established. Until then, these countries will be either under direct occupation, under colonial ruling by a proxy, or under control by the massive economic and political dominance of external powers. Smaller states and countries will always be slaves to the interests of others, utterly dependent on a regional or global power for its protection; used as pawns in someone elses game. Until that time, the problems for the people of Kosova look set to continue in one shape or form.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-67996130171804963672008-02-03T16:07:00.000+02:002008-02-03T16:09:01.031+02:00Kosovar president Sejdiu meets with Pope Benedict XVI<a href="http://www.newkosovareport.com/images/stories/Fatmir_Sejdiu.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.newkosovareport.com/images/stories/Fatmir_Sejdiu.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Kosovar president Sejdiu meets with Pope Benedict XVI<br /><a title="PDF" onclick="window.open('http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=489','win2','status=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,titlebar=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,width=640,height=480,directories=no,location=no'); return false;" href="http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=489" target="_blank" included="null"></a><br /><a title="Print" onclick="window.open('http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=489&pop=1&page=0&Itemid=78','win2','status=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,titlebar=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,width=640,height=480,directories=no,location=no'); return false;" href="http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=489&pop=1&page=0&Itemid=78" target="_blank" included="null"></a><br /><a title="E-mail" onclick="window.open('http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=emailform&id=489&itemid=78','win2','status=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,titlebar=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,width=400,height=250,directories=no,location=no'); return false;" href="http://www.newkosovareport.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=emailform&id=489&itemid=78" target="_blank" included="null"></a><br />Saturday, 02 February 2008<br />During his visit today in the Vatican state, Kosovar president Fatmir Sejdiu met with Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican expressed no particular change in their position regarding the independence of Kosovo. </div><br /><div><br /><br />President Sejdiu During his first visit ever to the Vatican, Fatmir Sejdiu met with the secretary of the Vatican state Tarcizio Bertone and the Pope Benedict XVI. The presidential cabinet is yet to release a press statement after the meeting, the Vatican side however has expressed that “in the event of an independence declaration, the Vatican would follow developments “with particular attention” and take into account the position of the international community”.Benedict has earlier claimed that the final status of Kosovo must take into consideration the legitimate claims of the parties involved and must guarantee everyone’s rights.The purpose of the trip to the Vatican is yet to be known, but political anallysts believe the main issue to be discussed is the political status of Kosovo. It is believed that President Sejdiu would seek recognition from the Vatican state personally during his visit.Kosovo's previous president, late Dr Ibrahim Rugova was a great admirer and personal friend of Pope John Paul II. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-68810154003567364792008-02-03T16:03:00.000+02:002008-02-03T16:05:24.672+02:00Albania's president says independent Kosovo would bring peace<a href="http://www.newkosovareport.com/images/stories/bamir.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.newkosovareport.com/images/stories/bamir.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Albania's president says independent Kosovo would bring peace<br /><br /><br /><br />Bamir TopiAthens - Albanian President Bamir Topi said an independent Kosovo would help bring peace and stability to the Balkans, during an official visit to Greece.<br />'An independent Kosovo would be a valuable contribution toward bringing a final and lasting peace to the region,' he said after talks with his Greek counterpart Carolos Papoulias, adding 'that the future of the Balkans lies in Europe.'<br />'I believe and I am convinced that the region of Kosovo and Albania and Serbia see their future in the European family,' Topi said on the second day of a three day official visit.<br />Kosovo has been run by the United Nations since major western powers unleashed NATO bombers to end a wave of ethnic cleansing by Serb forces trying to crush a guerrilla insurgency.<br />The visit by the Albanian president is an effort to improve already strained ties between the two neighbours, namely due to the unfair treatment of approximately 1 million Albanian immigrants living in Greece.<br />Papoulias was forced to cut short a visit to Albania a few years ago after protestors gathered outside his hotel. The majority of Albanian immigrants do not have proper immigration papers.<br />Papoulias expressed the country's support for Albania to join the European Union and NATO. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1155505184754289052006-08-14T00:36:00.000+03:002006-08-14T00:39:45.033+03:00Hotels in prishtina<a href="http://www.europelostandfound.net/">Home</a> » <a title="" href="http://www.europelostandfound.net/blog">blogs</a> » <a href="http://www.europelostandfound.net/blog/9">kyongpark's blog</a><br />HOTELS IN PRISTINA<br /><a title="" href="http://www.europelostandfound.net/taxonomy/term/30" rel="tag">LHE housing</a> Submitted by kyongpark on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 11:26am.<br />From: ADL KosovoTo: Nguyen LCCc: lc nguyen<br />Subject: RE : "Lost highway expedition" looking for cheap places inPrishtina (14 and 15 of August 06)Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:50:03 +0200 (CEST)<br />Bonjour!<br />you have 3 hotels with various prices in the centre of Peishtina :Hotel Grand : +381.38.500.123. +377.44.500.334. (mobile) approximatelyfrom 40 euro to 80 euro by night<br />Hoetl Begolli +381.38.237.713. +377.44.308.093. (mobile) approximatelyfrom 35 euro to 60 euro by night<br />Hotel Sara +381.38.236.203. +377.44.238.765. (mobile) approximately from20 euro to 50 euro by night<br />For the artistic activities I don't know what to say to you becauseeveryone is on holiday during this time... But if I have an idea Icontact you.<br />stèveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1148774069335269502006-05-28T02:53:00.000+03:002006-05-28T02:56:05.780+03:00Prishtina Hotel Information<a href="http://www.all-hotels.com/images/hotels/travco/VPQ-vpq_front.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.all-hotels.com/images/hotels/travco/VPQ-vpq_front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Prishtina Hotel Information<br /><br />The Prishtina Hotel, is located within the heart of the city's most important business district. Enter our hotel and be welcomed as a longtime friend. At downtown Prishtina hotel, you immediately find yourself at home in our living room, sipping a glass of wine in our fine restaurant, surrounded by our hotel's gallery of paintings created by Kosova artists. Just step out the door and you'll find art galleries, bars, specialty shops, theaters and restaurants, all within walking distance. Our 32 charming guest rooms and suites are reminiscent of a small hotel in the European tradition.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1147274678574918832006-05-10T18:23:00.000+03:002006-05-10T18:24:39.306+03:00Prishtina City<a href="http://www.travelkosova.com/modules.php?name=Articles&new_topic=2"><img alt="Kosova's Cities" hspace="10" src="http://www.travelkosova.com/images/topics/Prishtina.jpg" align="right" vspace="10" border="0" /></a> <span class="content" style="color:#505050;">Prishtina is located at the north-east edge of the Kosova plain in the centre of Kosova. It is on the route between the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Serbia proper. Prishtina is the economic, cultural, political, and administrative centre of Kosova. Comprising a territory of 854 km2, Prishtina is the most populous municipality in Kosova, which doubled after the conflict.<br /><br />In 1991 the city was home to about 200,000 inhabitants, but presently, it is estimated that approximately 550,000, including 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from other areas of Kosova. Furthermore, Prishtina is home to a large international presence.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1147274207000856172006-05-10T18:12:00.000+03:002006-05-10T18:16:47.146+03:00Airoport PrishtinaPrishtina Airport is Kosova’s main and central airport, which by performance covers the needs of the major part of the country. Its location (16 km) near Kosova’s capital Prishtina and not farther than 80 km to other main cities makes it especially important for the country. It was officially opened at the present location in 1965. In 1985 the Airport Prishtina location has been equipped with modern technology in compliance with ICAO standards. Since Kosovo war conflict has ended, and the official comeback of the airport staff on 20th of June 1999, the airport has been transformed into an international airport, providing air transport to most European capitals and connecting destinations in most of the World. The airport has re-build the facilities and new equipment was installed which helps offering a wide range of quality services to its passengers and visitors. The company carries out airport services such as receiving and sending off planes and passengers, cargo depot, catering and sells goods, as well as performs other commercial activities for airport users, such as renting the business premises, parking facilities and other.The airports needs were oriented towards the renovation in the post war period. In the last 3 years the company renovated and reorganized the airport completely. The apron, the passenger terminal is being renovated and expanded, work to be completed in the next few months (by the end of the summer 2002), utilities and energy supplies were upgraded and the buildings used for cargo traffic were newly built.Safety in air traffic is of special relevance, and with the latest acquisition, a modern X-ray for baggage inspection, the airport is even safer. Investment into expansion of the parking lot for passenger vehicles (capacity 650 vehicles), modernization of arrival and baggage claim areas in the airport building is also underway. Airport Prishtina is operating successfully; statistics show that the air traffic has grown significantly after the post war period, which has been followed with successful activities of the Airport organization.Future plans also include further modernization of the airport. The company will strive to develop a better network of connections between Kosova and Europe.For Kosova, the Prishtina Airport is the gateway to the world.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1147273957340037452006-05-10T18:11:00.000+03:002006-05-10T18:12:37.683+03:00History Of PrishtinaHasan Prishtina (1873 in Vushtrri - 1933) was briefly prime minister of Albania in December 1921. He studied politics and law in Istanbul. His real last name was "Berisha" but he changed it when elected a parliament member, during 1908-1912, of the Turkish National Parliament in Istanbul.<br /><br />After the Ottoman Government did not keep their promises for more rights and independence to the Albanian nation, Hasan Prishtina and several other prominent Albanian intellectuals started organizing the Albanian National Movement. He together with Isa Boletini and Bajram Curri took the responsibility to start the Movement in Kosovo.<br /><br />He was elected a minister in the Albanian government of Ismail Qemaili in 1913.<br /><br />In 1918, Hasan Prishtina, Kadri Prishtina (Hoxhë Kadriu), Bajram Curri and many others create the comittee National Protection of Kosovo]] and had their representatives in Rome and Albania.<br /><br />He was in charge of the delegation in december 1919, participating to protect the rights of Albania in the Peace Conference of Paris, where he requested the re-unification of Kosovo and Albania.<br /><br />He was the main organizer of Lushnja Congress in 1920.<br /><br />Later in 1921 he was elected as the prime minister of the Albanian government, but resigned due to contradictions he had with Ahmet Zogu, the King of Albania. He remained just a member of the parliament.<br /><br />After the establishment of good relations with the Slovene, Croat and Serbian Empire of 1922 and Ahmet Zogu's government, Hasan Prishtina and many other leaders from Kosovo were persecuted. There are claims that Ahmet Zogu even authorized the Serbian troops to search for him in Albania's territory.<br /><br />In the end of february of 1923, Hasan Prishtina and Bajram Curri organized an uprisal of Albanians in Kosovo, against the Serbian troops installed there. This uprisal was crushed, as no assistance was provided by Ahmet Zogu.<br /><br />After this uprisal, several persecutions of Albanians in Kosovo followed.<br /><br />Hasan Prishtina is known to have been very rich, and sold almost all his property to finance the education of Albanians from Kosovo in universities around Europe, and for the armed resistance, during all his life.<br /><br />He was imprisoned by Belgrade for a period, was released in 1931, and was killed in Thesaloniki in 1933 by king Zog and Serbian government.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1140268711225496632006-02-18T15:16:00.000+02:002006-02-18T15:18:31.283+02:00Prishtina HistoryPrishtina History<br />The area of Prishtina has a long history, in its vincity archaeological discoveries have been found which date back to the early neolithical ages.The remains of Ulpiana, near Prishtina :<a href="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/ULPIANA.JPG"></a>Southeast of the city, the remains of Ulpiana were discovered, the center of the Illyrian province of Dardania. Ulpiana was founded in the 2nd century during the rule of Emperor Trajan, and renewed in the 6th century during the rule of Justinian, after whom it was called Iustinana Secunda. According to inscriptions on the monuments from Ulpiana, it is apparent that it was one of the most beautiful cities of the Illyrian Dardania, as it was often reffered to as Ulpiana Splendissima. A number of articles were discovered here such as coins, ceramics, weapons, jewlery, all of which are exhibited at the Museum of History of Kosova in Prishtina.After the incursions of Slavs and barbarians during the early Middle Ages, the destroyed town of Ulpiana was abandoned, creating the locality for the new town of Prishtina.During Serbian rule, Prishtina was a major political center. Near Prishtina is the site of the Battle of Kosova (1389), in which a Balkan alliance, led by Serbian Prince Lazar, fought against the Ottoman army. The battle marked the begining of Ottoman rule of the region.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1140268552997784752006-02-18T15:15:00.000+02:002006-02-18T15:15:53.063+02:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/1600/XHAMIA.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/320/XHAMIA.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/XHAMIA.JPG"></a>In the 19th century, according to the writings of A. Bue (1838), Prishtina had 7000-9000 inhabitants, and Hilferding (1857) wrote that the town had 1500 houses, one fifth of which were Serbian. In the middle of the 19th century, Prishtina was famous for its fairs (panair) of various crafts and trade articles, especially goat hide and hair articles, coppersmiths, pottery, embroidery, etc.During World War II, Prishtina (with around 16,000 inhabitants), was included in the zone occupied by Italians, and was the center of the prefecture with the same name.Historical monuments near Prishtina include the Gracanica Monastery, built in 1321 on the basis of an older church, and the Mausoleum of Sultan Murat, reconstructed in 1850 by Hurshid Pasha.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138990262095603412006-02-03T20:11:00.000+02:002006-02-18T15:14:27.580+02:00Prishtina EducactionPrishtina Educaction<a href="http://balkansnet.org/raccoon/stm0001.gif"></a><a href="http://www.bndlg.de/~wplarre/uniprishtina_logo.gif"></a>Prishtina is the most significant high education center of Kosova. The University of Prishtina, founded in 1970, is located here with its 13 faculties (colleges). Prishtina is also home of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Kosova which gathers Kosova's most prominent intellectuals, the Institute of Albanology, and the Institute of History. Unfortunately, after the Belgrade authorities revoked Kosova's autonomy and took over its administration, in an attempt to close down these institutions deprived them of their buildings and offices, forcing them to find alternative working space around the city. In addition, the Serb police frequently harrass members, professors, students and employees of these institutions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138989383358079012006-02-03T19:53:00.000+02:002006-02-03T19:56:23.580+02:00Some thing About Prishtina<div align="center"><br />Something about Prishtina </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/320/prishtina.0.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Prishtina is the capital of Kosova and it has about 250.000 population. Most of them are the Albanian nationality and a small percent of other nationalities. It is a crossroad of significant international routes, for the inersection of arterial roads connection the Western and Esastern Europ with the near East. Not very far from Prishtina, situated in the southeast of the city, the great antique town of Ulpiana, the center of the Illyrian Dardania was founded in the beginning of the second centry AD.<br /><br />This is Prishtina City<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/320/prishtinaa.0.jpg" border="0" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138654010037095352006-01-30T22:46:00.000+02:002006-01-30T22:46:50.106+02:00Go To PrishtinaGo to PrishtinaGo to Prishtina is part of <a href="http://www.gotoprishtina.com/VisitDardaniaLLC.html">Visit Dardania</a> travel and tourist guides to Kosova. The following is a list of website providing travel and tourist information about Kosova. Find out everything you want to know about Kosovar tourism, including the top destinations, guides for discovering Kosovar historical and cultural heritage, directions for exploring the unspoiled natural beauties, activities and things you can do while in Kosova, and other practical information, such as country facts and figures, accommodation (hotels, motels, guesthouses, hostels), wining and dining (finest restaurants), arts and entertainment, events, maps, local transport, local currency, telephones, international post, local phrases and more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138653720404783162006-01-30T22:40:00.000+02:002006-03-28T02:57:37.513+03:00Kosova Prishtina<p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong>Kosova > Prishtina</strong></span></p><center></center><b><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Prishtina</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"> is the capital and the largest city of Kosova, it and its suburbs have a total population of over 400,000. It is the administrative, economical, and cultural center of Kosova.<br /><br /></span><center><table align="center" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="311" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/mother_teresa_street.jpg" width="415" /><br />Mother Teresa Street</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><center><table align="center" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="270" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/bill_clinton_blvd.jpg" width="360" /><br />Bill Clinton Boulevard</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></center><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><br clear="all"></span></center><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">The area of Prishtina has a long history, in its vincity archaeological discoveries have been found which date back to the early neolithical ages.<br /><br /></span></p><table width="271" align="left" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="223" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/ULPIANA.JPG" width="258" border="1" /><br />The remains of Ulpiana, near Prishtina</span> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Southeast of the city, the remains of Ulpiana were discovered, the center of the Illyrian province of Dardania. Ulpiana was founded in the 2nd century during the rule of Emperor Trajan, and renewed in the 6th century during the rule of Justinian, after whom it was called Iustinana Secunda. According to inscriptions on the monuments from Ulpiana, it is apparent that it was one of the most beautiful cities of the Illyrian Dardania, as it was often reffered to as Ulpiana Splendissima. A number of articles were discovered here such as coins, ceramics, weapons, jewlery, all of which are exhibited at the Museum of History of Kosova in Prishtina.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">After the incursions of Slavs and barbarians during the early Middle Ages, the destroyed town of Ulpiana was abandoned, creating the locality for the new town of Prishtina. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">During Serbian rule, Prishtina was a major political center. Near Prishtina is the site of the Battle of Kosova (1389), in which a Balkan alliance, led by Serbian Prince Lazar, fought against the Ottoman army. The battle marked the begining of Ottoman rule of the region.</span></p><p></p><table align="right" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="241" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/GRACANIC.JPG" width="208" border="1" /><br />The Gracanica Monastery (14th century) near Prishtina</span> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Prishtina developed in the 14th and 15th century as a mining and trading center of the Novoberde and the Mount Kopaonik (Albanik) mining industry. During the Ottoman rule in the region, it was an important administrative center, seat of the ruling Pasha, and for a while it was the center of the Kosova Vilayet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">During the Austrian-Turkish Wars of the 17th century, the Albanian population of Prishtina under the command of Pjet'r Bogdani fought aside the Austrian army against the Ottoman Turks. During Piccollominni's campaign and later Austrian campaigns, Prishtina suffered considerably, as was the case during the 1859 and 1863 fires.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="166" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/AKADEMIA.GIF" width="240" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">A</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"> ren</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">dering of the building of the Academy of Arts and Sciences<br />(18th century), an example of Prishtina's traditional architecture</span> </p><table width="229" align="left" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="322" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/XHAMIA.JPG" width="161" /> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Faith Mosque (15th century)</span> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><br /></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">In the 19th century, according to the writings of A. Bue (1838), Prishtina had 7000-9000 inhabitants, and Hilferding (1857) wrote that the town had 1500 houses, one fifth of which were Serbian. In the middle of the 19th century, Prishtina was famous for its fairs (panair) of various crafts and trade articles, especially goat hide and hair articles, coppersmiths, pottery, embroidery, etc. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">During World War II, Prishtina (with around 16,000 inhabitants), was included in the zone occupied by Italians, and was the center of the prefecture with the same name. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Historical monuments near Prishtina include the Gracanica Monastery, built in 1321 on the basis of an older church, and the Mausoleum of Sultan Murat, reconstructed in 1850 by Hurshid Pasha.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="left"></p><p align="center"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Prishtina became the capital of Kosova after World War II. Up to this point, Prishtina had retained its appearance as an oriental town, but the intensive modernization of Prishtina in socialist Yugoslavia had managed to completely change the structure and look of the city, and had even destroyed the old ,arshia (shopping street) and 18th and 19th century buildings to replace them with new ones.<br />The old narrow cobble stone streets and low mostly mud made houses were replaced by new modern complexes and wide streets, and attractive public buildings: the Assembly Building, Radio Station, the Television of Prishtina, Press and Publishing Hall, the University Library, several banking centers, etc.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><br clear="all"></span></p><table align="right" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img height="311" src="http://www.albanian.com/information/countries/kosova/prishtin/GRANDI.JPG" width="263" /><br />The Grand Hotel in Prishtina</span> </td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">After Serbia revoked Kosova's autonomous status in 1989, virtually all public buildings and companies of Prishtina were taken over by Serbian appointed managements, which dismissed virtually all Albanian employees. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">Prishtina is the most significant high education center of Kosova. The University of Prishtina, founded in 1970, is located here with its 13 faculties (colleges). Prishtina is also home of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Kosova which gathers Kosova's most prominent intellectuals, the Institute of Albanology, and the Institute of History. Unfortunately, after the Belgrade authorities revoked Kosova's autonomy and took over its administration, in an attempt to close down these institutions deprived them of their buildings and offices, forcing them to find alternative working space around the city. In addition, the Serb police frequently harrass members, professors, students and employees of these institutions.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;">The most popular localities of Prishtina are <i>Kurrizi</i> (The Spine) in the <i>Dardania</i> quarter and <i>Qafa</i> (The Neck) near the center of the city, which feature many shops, cafés and hangouts, opened in tunnels built within residential buildings.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138291929783037212006-01-26T18:07:00.000+02:002006-01-30T22:39:15.536+02:00Sort Guide To Prishtina<span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br />Short guide to <span style="color:#cc0000;">Prishtina*<br /></span>Nowhere else in the Mediterranean Europe will you be greeted by such an overwhelming warmth and hospitality by local people. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>, the capital of Kosova, embraces and shares the culture that knows how to grasp the little pleasures of life.<br />Slow down, don’t rush, relax – Prishtina people offer you a great choice of trendy cafés, bars and restaurants to taste their remarkably excellent food and coffee as well as experience their positive approach toward life. <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is a wonderful modern city featuring remnants of antique cultures: Illyrian, Roman, Byzantium, and Ottoman. Once discovered <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> divulges its charm and beauty, and you are already in love - with a Wonderful <span style="color:#ff6666;">Prishtina</span>!<br />How to Get There?<br />The following table provides information about flights arriving to <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> International Airport (PRN) from various countries. See Table 1.<br />For budget-minded travellers, the following bus services operate to <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> from a number of European countries. See Table 2.<br />Shuttle buses for <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> city centre leave every other hour and cost €3. Alternatively, taxis are available for the price of €20. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the centre of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>. You have touched down in <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> when you notice a huge poster of Bill Clinton welcoming you to the city.<br />Four Seasons in <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina </span>Spring <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is awakening itself from the winter sleep in late March. Snow melting, trees blossoming, cafés filling up with people – <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is blushing with its youthful and cheerful mood. In order to take that special breath of spring-feel in the air, you must go to Gërmia Park – a green and delightful place to spend a lovely afternoon with your friends or your family. A jogger or a barbeque lover, you will appreciate its greenery and fresh air whereas the children’s attention will be captured by the little zoo.Not to forget though, one must attend a famous book fair held in the Youth and Sports Centre of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>, every May. Well known Albanian writers gather to celebrate and appreciate the fast-growing literature world of Kosova. New and old books are being presented, criticised and praised. The book fair lasts for a whole week – this is an event not to miss. Even if you are just a mere passer-by, you will be welcomed there and looked after by the local people.SummerIn summer, <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is in its most thriving and entertaining time of the year. This is the time when <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> reveals all its beauty and energy. You walk into the centre of town, and find yourself among thousands of shops, cafés, and bars. Bill Clinton and Mother Teresa boulevards will blister with a healthy laughter and cheerfulness of the local people.This is the time of the year when <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> invites you to chill into a huge outdoor swimming pool – probably the largest in the whole of Europe. The heat of the sun and relaxation in the cool waters - what else can a person wish for his ultimate pleasure?Summer is a perfect time for you to explore the historical sights situated around <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> city. Shielded in the land of endless legends, Turbia of Sinan Pasha, Graçanica Monastery, the remains of Ancient Ulpiana, and Marble Cave, will tell you the history from the eyes of ordinary Kosovars, who were there to witness changes happen.AutumnIn autumn, <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>’s carefree and high-spirited summer lifestyle turns into a busy and lively flurry of finest food markets. It is the time when farmers from the farthest villages of Kosova bring their summer fruits and vegetables to the heart of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>. It is a pleasant experience to get caught up in between the stalls full of fresh and famous Kosovar pairs and most importantly, millions and millions of sacks of different peppers. The sellers are there to make sure you do not leave the market without tasting every single fruit or nut. It is simply delightful!After a busy day in the market, you now wish to sit back and make most of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>’s theatre season. Autumn offers you a great choice of cultural activities. If you fancy having a good laugh, you should go and watch a comedy in a local theatre. If you wish to learn about Albanian folklore, you may want to attend a concert performed by the best singers and dancers of the region.Picturesque markets and rich festive cultural life complement the colourful beauty of the autumn in <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span>.WinterThe remarkable beauty of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is such that it truly endures and exposes all four distinct seasons of the year. Winter in <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> is usually cold. Yet, it does not necessarily mean that you cannot enjoy it. In fact, wherever you walk, in the streets or in the parks, you appreciate elegant frost of the trees and piles of white snow reflecting bright sunshine into your face.It is probably the calmest season of the year. Although, Prishtina cafés and restaurants are never empty. You must pop in a Qebabtore or Burektore – a typical Albanian eating place – to try traditional pies and pastries served with yogurt and fresh tomato salad. What’s more, you may want to join a customary ritual of drinking nice warm tea in oriental style.Still, to fully appreciate and enjoy winter time in Prishtina you should go skiing to Gërmia Mountain, which is situated 6 km east of <span style="color:#ff0000;">Prishtina</span> at 1100m above the sea level. Fun and thrill of skiing will be even more enchanted when you realise that Gërmia Mountain grants you the most vivid panorama. You will be able to enjoy a clear view of the dramatic outline of Kosova Valley and the caps of Sharri Mountains.<br />THIS SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THANK YOU.<br />*Alternative spellings: Prishtinë, Pristina.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544916.post-1138291068770150112006-01-26T17:56:00.000+02:002006-01-26T18:15:15.036+02:00Prishtina<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/1600/prishtinaa.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7574/1933/320/prishtinaa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.giskos.com/visitprishtina/inspiration/48hours/">Visit Prishtina</a>® is the leading independent travel and tourist guide to <a href="http://www.gotoprishtina.com/">Prishtina</a>, the capital of <a href="http://www.visitkosova.com/">Kosova</a>. Whether you are visiting Prishtina for tourism, business or taking part in a conference, <a href="http://www.visitprishtina.com/">Visit Prishtina</a> can help you get the most out of your stay in the city. You can find out facts and figures about the city, places of interest, the finest hotels and restaurants, things to do and see, arts and entertainment, view maps, events, obtain practical information and much more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2