Metropolitan Joanikije was inaugurated on Sunday as the new head of the Montenegrin branch of the Serbian Orthodox Church in a monastery in Cetinje despite objections.

Metropolitan Joanikije and the Patriarch of the church Porfirie had arrived for the inauguration by helicopter amid strict security measures.

The ceremony, held in the former Montenegrin capital, however angered opponents of the Serbian church. Police used tear gas against protesters who fired in the air and threw bottles and stones in Cetinje before Sunday’s ceremony.

Police and media reports said at least seven police officers and several protesters were injured in the clashes, while at least 14 people were arrested.

On the Day of the Liberation of Kosovo, activist Hajredin Bajrami returned to bronze in the city of Lipjan.

On this day, Lipjan inaugurated three statues of the activists of this municipality, for which the mayor Imri Ahmeti called it the wealth of the country.

Ahmeti showed that there are three other statues which will honor Lipjan.

“22 years of the liberation of the country, our city is being enriched with three statues, of three activists, our heroes, as we have had before. “Near the statue of the legendary commander Adem Jashari, there are three other statues that will honor the city of Lipjan,” he said.

The Mayor of Skenderaj, Bekim Jashari, and the Mayor of Suhareka, Bali Muharremaj, also took part in the unveiling of the statue of the hero Hajredin Bajrami.

On this occasion, Jashari said that we must fight together for economic development and state building.

“Today is a great day for Lipjan, for Kosovo, 22 years after the liberation, what is left for us, as President Imri said earlier in the solemn academy, our unstoppable struggle for economic development must continue together as we were 22 years ago. “before to build and develop this country in the best possible way that the youth of this country would like this country”, he said.

The Mayor of Suhareka, Bali Muharremaj said that September Eid is the cornerstone of the state and independence of Kosovo.

“Today is a special day, not only for Lipjan, but for all of Kosovo. This moment shows that every statue unites the mayors regardless of political party, this shows once again that this monument is the cornerstone of the state and independence of Kosovo “, he said. / Telegraph

Today was the solemn inauguration of the Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo in the 17th International Exhibition of Architecture at the Venice Biennale. In this edition, the Republic of Kosovo is represented by the well-known artist and architect Maksut Vezgishi, with the project “Contein temporary”, conceived and curated based on the general theme of the Biennale “How will we live together”.

According to the author of the work ‘CONTAINER’ is a large open ‘object’, intended for loading various ‘CONTENTS’. It has extraordinary shape, function and design. It is located in every municipality. Around this container remains open the landscape of buildings built to be eternal. Specifics offered by ‘NEW OPPORTUNITIES’ of use, spaces for experimentation, socialization, reflection, activism, hope, new ideas, fantasies and goals.

The curator and author of the exhibition, Maksut Vezgishi emphasizes the naming of the installation entitled “Container”, dividing it into the phrase “container” and “contemporary” with the allusion to the contemporary everyday.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Hajrulla Ceku, accompanied by the Minister of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, Liburn Aliu, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo in Rome, Mrs. Lendita Haxhitasim. They praised the dignified representation of Kosovo in the international cultural scene and stressed that the Institutions of the Republic of Kosovo remain committed to supporting the work of artists in promoting Kosovar culture and art globally. The Kosovo pavilion for the public will remain open from May 22, 2021 to November 21, 2021. Below you can find the link of the Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo:

https://kosovopavilion17th.com/

The solemn inauguration of the Kosovo pavilion at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale took place today.

In this edition, Kosovo is represented by the well-known artist and architect Maksut Vezgishi, with the project “Contein temporary”, conceived and curated based on the general theme of the Biennale “How will we live together”.

According to the author of the work, ‘CONTAINER’ is a large open ‘object’, intended for loading various ‘CONTENTS’.

“It has an extraordinary shape, function and design. It is located in every municipality. Around this container the landscape of buildings built to be eternal remains open. Specifications that offer ‘NEW OPPORTUNITIES’ of use, spaces for experimentation, socialization, reflection , activism, hope, new ideas, fantasies and goals… “, said Vezgishi.

Further, the curator and author of the exhibition, emphasizes the naming of the installation entitled “Container”, dividing it into the phrase “container” and “contemporary” with allusion to the contemporary everyday.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Hajrulla Çeku, accompanied by the Minister of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, Liburn Aliu, and the Ambassador of Kosovo in Rome, Lendita Haxhitasim.

They praised the dignified representation of Kosovo in the international cultural scene and stressed that “the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo remain committed to supporting the work of artists in promoting Kosovar culture and art globally.”

Kosovo Pavilion for the public will remain open from May 22, 2021 until November 21, 2021./Zeri

Below you can find the link of the Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo:

https://kosovopavilion17th.com/?fbclid=IwAR39kF8cuOb2VlT7FFtO8MXWZbnTwAIejzcG07b-T_tYiCw4y5UMEqBsrHk

The newly elected President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, will be inaugurated tomorrow in her new post.

But, due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the media office of the Presidency announces that an Inauguration Ceremony will not be organized, reports Zeri.info.

“However, a series of activities will be organized to mark the acceptance of the office of President of the Republic of Kosovo and which have been adapted to the circumstances,” the statement said.

The following is the official agenda organized on this occasion:

10:00
The arrival of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu

Location: Opposite the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo (First entrance, Ibrahim Rugova Square)

10:00 – 11:00
Ceremony of the magazine of the troops of the Ceremonial Squad of the Kosovo Security Force

11:00 – 11:30
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, hosts the team of champion judokas

Location: Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, C-101

11:30 – 12:00
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu receives the students of the ATOMI Institute

Location: Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, C-101

12:45
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Mr. Arben Vitia, visits the Vaccination Center in Prishtina

Location: “October 1” Hall, Prishtina

13:15
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu paid homage to the Tomb of President Ibrahim Rugova

Location: Tomb of President Ibrahim Rugova, Velani, Prishtina

13:30
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, lays a bouquet of flowers at the Memorial in honor of the missing in Kosovo

Location: Courtyard of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo (First entrance, Ibrahim Rugova Square)

13:40
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, places a bouquet of flowers at the Monument “Heroines”

Location: Heroine Square, Prishtina

14:30
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, paid homage to the Memorial Complex “Adem Jashari”

Location: Prekaz, Skenderaj

17:00

The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Sh.S. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, receives in a meeting the Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama and the KSF generals

Location: Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, C-101

The Emergency was inaugurated today at the Clinical Center of Family Medicine in Deçan, which will be at the service of the residents of this municipality in much better conditions by offering much better services.

This was said at the inauguration ceremony of this facility, which was attended by the President of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj.

The former Prime Minister said that this project, which was funded during his time as head of the executive, shows that much has been achieved in Kosovo.

Among other things, he had a message for the people of Deçan, to respect the protection measures against the pandemic.

“I am glad that the emergency services are being completed. At the time when I was in decision making, I had the honor to finance such a project, but all this is the honor of Kosovo, of the citizens of the whole country. Kosovo has achieved a lot, but it has a lot of money ahead of it. We will also be challenged in the time to come regarding the pandemic situation. I call on you to be still vigilant, to save everyone’s life “, said Haradinaj.

Whereas the mayor of Deçan, Bashkim Ramosaj said that on this day when the Emergency is being inaugurated, there is no way not to remember those doctors who sacrificed everything in the service of others, and who are no longer among the living.

“Not only when we are in trouble, doctors and health personnel as a whole are the heroes of the city, the heroes of people around the world. However, our past, the period of the ’90s and especially ’97, ’98, ’99, the recovery then, the rebirth of activities in health has made us honor you today, you and many doctors who have sacrificed everything even in the period of protests, demonstrations and during the war. “Congratulations and hope this city has only good jobs”, he said.

The new facility is considered to be a very significant investment for the municipality of Deçan by the Director of Emergency, Selman Berisha.

He said that from today, the citizens of Deçan will be able to receive much better services at the Emergency.

“This facility which we inaugurated today is very important because the Municipality of Deçan has 41 thousand inhabitants and QKMF works 24 hours. In this case, Emergency, this facility that we are inaugurating is very important for our staff but, more important for the citizens of the municipality of Deçan, who will have the opportunity to receive much better services than they have received so far. . “From now on, I believe that we will breathe more freely,” he said.

In honor of the life and work of doctors who are no longer among their families, the mayor of Deçan, Bashkim Ramosaj has awarded decorations.

While the Kosovo Chamber of Physicians has shared gratitude for the medical staff in Deçan.