Assistant Secretary's for Europe, Daniel Fried phone interview with Kosovo's RTV21, November 28, 2008
What happened on Wednesday is that the Secretary-General issued a report which paves the way for EULEX’s deployment through all of Kosovo. Kosovo is an undivided country, and this decision means that EULEX will deploy through all of the country in support of your government and the rule of law in Kosovo. Its mandate will be the original mandate, and your government can be confident that EULEX will coordinate with it. Nothing will be imposed on Kosovo. Everything will be done in coordination with the Government of Kosovo. This was a good day for Kosovo, and I want to congratulate the Government for standing so firmly for its position and, actually, for achieving a great deal. (more.... english l shqip l srpski)
Remarks by Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, United States Alternate Representative for Security Council Affairs,
on the situation in Kosovo, in the Security Council Chamber, 26 November 2008
Thank you, Mr. President.
I would like to welcome Foreign Minister Jeremic and Foreign Minister Hyseni to the Council today and thank them for sharing their perspectives on the situation in Kosovo.
I would also like to thank Special Representative Zannier for his remarks today. The United States commends his service to the international community.
Mr. President, 52 countries from around the world have now recognized Kosovo as a sovereign and independent state. In the nine months since its declaration of independence, the Republic of Kosovo has established the framework for a stable, multi-ethnic democracy. It is realizing the vision set forth in UN Envoy and Nobel Laureate Martti Ahtisaari's Comprehensive Status Proposal.
Mr. President, Kosovo's independence is irreversible. (more...english | shqip | srpski)
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Soul Steps Gives a Workshop to Members of the
Ballet Troupe of the National Theater |
“Soul Steps” Debuts in Kosovo, November 21-26, 2008
The African American step dance company “Soul Steps” made its international debut in Pristina, introducing step dancing to the city’s public for the first time. Based in New York City, five members of the group performed during SKENA UP, Kosovo’s annual Students International Film and Theater Festival. The Festival shared the cost of bringing in the artists, who were sponsored under the “Performing Arts Initiative.”
The group danced its way into the hearts of the overflow crowd which attended “A New Step” at the National Theater for a late night show on November 24. The audience of over 300 people, many of them young, was wowed by the group’s rhythm and energy, cheering them with a standing ovation at the end of the night. Afterwards, many audience members crowded around them, enthralled by the new style of dance, eager to learn more.
During their stay in Pristina, “Soul Steps” also held workshops with the Ballet Troupe of Kosovo, which performs in the National Theater. Together, the ballet dancers and step dancers created a synergy that precluded any need for translation.
The group received wide media coverage. All major newspapers covered the performance, giving the group rave reviews, with some carrying full page spreads. “Soul Steps” also gave interviews to Radio Blue Sky and television station KTV.
(click here to view the article on "Soul Steps" print media coverage)
