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The Tourist Information Office opens up in Gjakova

As of 15th September 2014, Gjakova in its historic zone of the city, at the “Grand Bazaar”, nearby the Hadum Mosque will have the Tourist Information Office, which was opened with the support of the Municipality of Gjakova and Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB), office in Kosovo. In an organized ceremony event, an opening speech […]

Sep 20 - 2014

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Municipality of Rahovec marked the Grape Harvest Feast

On 7 September 2014, the traditional Grape Harvest Feast in Rahovec, gathered farmers, grape farmers, wine-growers, different agricultural producers, and also present were many government representatives and those from international offices in Kosovo. The celebration was also attended by mayors of neighbouring municipalities of Rahovec. Mayor Mr. Idriz Vehapi, in his welcoming speech at the […]

Sep 20 - 2014

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Sofra festival brings on songs, food, raki and summer cinema

Over six thousand citizens gathered at “Sofra” (traditional dining table), a festival which has been organized along the last three nights of August in the town of Gjakova. The festival was held at the Grand Bazaar, precisely at the location “Loma e Drithit” (Grain square), a public space, which revitalization was implemented by CHwB Kosovo […]

Sep 20 - 2014

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Terms of participation for Tour de Culture-28 September 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tour de Culture is postponed to 28 September 2014 because of weather conditions. TOUR DE CULTURE is the only non-competitive cycling and recreational activity in Kosovo OPEN TO ALL, professionals and amateurs, the young and the old, men and women. This event, organized for the seventh year in a row, has become a traditional […]

Sep 16 - 2014

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2nd CONTRACT NOTICE – Bridge construction near Pogragja castle

On 16 September 2014 the Municipality of Gjilan has published the contract notice on the construction of the bridge near Pogragja Castle in Gjilan. The deadline for application is September 26th, 2014. For more information please check the notice. This project is co-funded by CHwB Kosovo office through funding from the Swedish state and Gjilan Municipality […]

Sep 16 - 2014

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The tradition of jumping off from the Saint Bridge returns

On 10th August 2014, after three years of absence, on an average height of 18 meters on the bridge that rises above the river Drini of Gjakova-Prizren road, were held traditional jumping off competitions from the Saint Bridge. The jumping off competition from the Saint Bridge abstracts the tradition and intercommunication of Dukagjini Plain people […]

Sep 12 - 2014