Amb. De Riu on RTK: “EU measures reversible, designed to encourage de-escalation. Immediately return to Dialogue”
The measures adopted by the EU are reversible and designed to encourage the governments of Belgrade and Pristina to implement what has been agreed upon for the normalization of relations. This was stated by the Italian Ambassador to Kosovo, Antonello De Riu, regarding the measures implemented by Brussels towards Pristina. “These measures have been taken […]
Read more“NaturKosovo”: the call for small businesses in the tourism sector is open, applications until 31 July 2023
Volontari nel Mondo RTM in the framework of the NaturKosovo project, funded by the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo, officially opens the call for: “Mini-grants for Micro Service Providers in the Tourism Sector for the sustainable development of the Kosovar stretch of the Via Dinarica”. For more information, please refer to the official […]
Read moreDevelopment project “NaturKosovo”: maintenance works on the “Via Dinarica” started
Maintenance works on the “Via Dinarica”, the network of hiking trails that connects villages and mountain communities across the Western Balkans, have begun in Kosovo. Armed with signs, stone cairns, and white-red markers, experts from the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and mountaineering associations from the municipalities of Peja, Decan, and Junik have started working on […]
Read moreItalian National Day in Kosovo, Ambassador De Riu calls for de-escalation
Italian Ambassador to Kosovo, Antonello De Riu, speaking at the reception held last night in Pristina for the Republic Day, noted how this year’s holiday coincides with the new tensions in northern Kosovo, which have resulted in the injuring of several KFOR (NATO Kosovo Force) soldiers. “On my personal behalf and on behalf of the […]
Read moreJoint Statement on violence in the north of Kosovo by France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and USA
We condemn Kosovo’s decision to force access to municipal buildings in northern Kosovo despite our call for restraint. We call on Kosovo’s authorities to immediately step back and de-escalate, and to closely coordinate with EULEX and KFOR. We condemn attacks on EULEX in Zvecan. We are concerned by Serbia’s decision to raise the level of […]
Read moreStatement from the Embassies of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States and EU in Kosovo
We reiterate our 26 May statement condemning Kosovo’s decision to force access into municipal buildings in the north of Kosovo despite our repeated calls for restraint. In this context, the Quint and EU’s expectation is that the authorities of the Government of Kosovo will undertake no new measures to force access to the municipal buildings […]
Read morePaolo Fresu and the music of integration: concert at “Kino Armata” in Pristina on June 5th
Italian jazz musician Paolo Fresu pays homage to the late British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Bowie. He will do it on June 5th in Pristina, during the second concert of a very special Balkan tour supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the integrated promotion programme “Vivere all’Italiana”, accompanied by a […]
Read moreJoint Statement on Kosovo by France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and United States of America
On April 23, four mayoral elections and two municipal assembly elections were held in the north of Kosovo, consistent with Kosovo’s constitutional and legal requirements. Yet, following the boycott by a significant portion of the Serb community, the results are not a long-term political solution for these municipalities. We call on all actors to urgently […]
Read more“Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” project: open call till May 31. Info session on May 18
A four-year project “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs) financed by the European Union is a part of the initiative to support creative industries in the Western Balkans. An online event where the open call for participation will be presented will take place on 18 May. Creative industries are the centre of this […]
Read moreCultural and academic cooperation: grant for study and research missions carried out during the year 2023
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation supports and encourages study and research activities carried out by Italian and foreign researchers, teachers, experts, personalities and cultural operators in Italy and abroad. The main aim of the grant is to encourage the development of strategic partnerships, cultural and scientific projects between foreign and Italian […]
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