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Holocaust anniversary commemoration

 Holocaust anniversary commemoration

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Bohumil Mazánek, participated in commemorative events on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (80th anniversary), when the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp was… more ►

"November 17, Anniversary"

"November 17, Anniversary"

Czech Republic Commemorates the 35th Anniversary of "the Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy" more ►

Czech National Day Reception

 Czech National Day Reception

On October 25th, 2024 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina organized the official Reception to celebrate the Czech National Day „October 28, 1918“. more ►

Lecture of Mr. Martin Palouš in Peja

Lecture of Mr. Martin Palouš in Peja

Former Ambassador in the US and Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Martin Palous, on October 22nd, presented his lecture „ “The Vitality of Diplomatic Efforts in Crisis Response“ for junior kosovar and foreign students. more ►

To pay tribute to sergeant Afrim Bunjaku

To pay tribute to sergeant Afrim Bunjaku

Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Kosovo joined, with Government and Parliament of Kosovo and diplomatic colleagues, to honour the memory and paid tribute to the police officer sergeant Afrim Bunjaku, who was killed in the line of the duty… more ►

Commemorative act at the former military base Šajkovac

Pietní akt na Šajkovaci 2024

On September 16, 2024, a memorial act was held near the village of Šajkovac to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the tragic accident of transporter OT-64, in which two Czech soldiers from the 1st Mechanized Company of the 1st Czecho-Slovak… more ►

Moravian folklore ensemble Bzenčan on tour in Kosovo

SPT Bzenčan v Kosovu

The dancers and musicians of SPT Bzenčan performed at the Newborn International Festival in August in Kosovo. They presented their dancing skills to the audience in Podujevo, Dečan, Prizren and Pristina more ►

The 3rd Unit of Czech Military Police began its mission in Kosovo

the Czech flag ceremony

On July 9, 2024 a farewell ceremony was held at the MSU KFOR base in Pristina for the 2nd Unit of Czech Military Police, which had been operating in Kosovo since January 2024. Its tasks were taken over by the third rotation of Czech MP personnel… more ►

Memorial event for the fallen Slovak soldier

Sekirača 1

On May 15, 2024, close to the administrative border line between Kosovo and Serbia, a ceremony commemorating the tragic death of Sergeant Miroslav Hajduch, a Slovak member of the Czech-Slovak KFOR battalion, who died on May 15, 2002, was held.… more ►

Call for Applications: Jiří Dientsbier Journalism Fellowship 2025

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic announced a call for applications for journalism scholarships for journalists from the Western Balkans countries within the project "Jiri… more ►

Czech Ambassador in Prizren “Mati Logoreci’ School

Prizren

Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Pristina, H.E. Bohumil Mazanek visited an elementary school Mati Logoreci in Prizren where he held a lecture for students that introduced the Czech Republic and various aspects of the membership in the EU. more ►

Delegation of the Senate of the Czech Republic visited Kosovo

Czech Senators met with the Kosovo Minister of Defence

On April 23 and 24, 2024, a delegation of the Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic visited Kosovo. The Czech senators discussed with a number of Kosovo partners the… more ►

Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2024: call for nominations

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize, created in 2013,… more ►

Meeting with Minister of Defence

Meeting with Minister of Defence

On Thursday, January 11, 2024 H.E. Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Pristina, Mr. Bohumil Mazánek, met with the Kosovo Minister of Defense, Mr. Ejup Maqedonci. more ►

Czech Ambassador received by Kosovo Prime Minister

Czech Ambassador received by Kosovo Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of Kosovo received the Czech Ambassador on the day the Czech Republic commemorates the closure of Czech universities following the riots linked to the burial of student Jan Opletal in 1939 and the anniversary of the Velvet… more ►

Book of Condolence for Karel Schwarzenberg

Book of Condolence for Karel Schwarzenberg

On the death of the friend and supporter of Kosovo, Karel Schwarzenberg, former Czech Senator, former Czech Foreign Minister, Chancellor of the office of the Czech President under Václav Havel, former President of the International Helsinki… more ►

Czech National Day

Czech National day

On October 27, 2023 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina marked Czech National Day. more ►

Negotiating Peace

Negotiating Peace

On October 16, 2023, in the Prishtina alternative Theatre ODA was played a performance Negotiating Peace, inspired by Richard Holbrooke’s To End a War and Kadare’s The General of the Dead Army. Among diplomats, politicians and… more ►

Commemorative act to honor the memory of fallen Czech soldiers

Commemorative act to honor the memory of fallen Czech soldiers

On September 14, 2023, a memorial act was held near the village of Šajkovac to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the tragic accident of transporter OT-64, in which second lieutenants in memoriam Luděk Severa and Vlastislav Hendrich, Czech… more ►

Visit of Charles University students in Kosovo

Visit of Charles University students in Kosovo

From September 3 to 12 students of the Faculty of Science of Charles University (Departments of Social geography and regional development and Regional and political geography) are in Kosovo on a study trip. more ►

Commemoration of the fallen Slovak Soldier

Commemoration of the fallen Slovak Soldier

On May 16, 2023 a ceremony was held at Sekiraća region to commemorate Sergeant Miroslav Hajdúch, soldier of the Army of the Slovak Republic who died in a tragic accident at detached position close to the Kosovo-Serbian border twenty years ago. more ►

Call for Applications: Jiri Dienstbier Journalism Fellowship 2024

Call for Applications: Jiri Dienstbier Journalism Fellowship 2024

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic announced a call for applications for journalism scholarships for journalists from the Western Balkans countries within the project "Jiri… more ►

​Study Geopolitics in Prague.

The Czech Republic ranks among the world´s top 10 safest countries in the world (Global Peace Index). more ►

Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel

Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel

A former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his presidency. more ►

New Year's meeting with the Czech soldiers in the KFOR

New Year's meeting with the Czech soldiers in the KFOR

On January 11, 2023, the Head of the Czech Embassy in Kosovo Pavel Bílek together with his Deputy Juraj Melioris met at the "Film City" military base with the Czech soldiers serving in the KFOR peacekeeping mission. more ►

Project to support Radio Alba launched

Radio Alba

On August 11, 2022, the Head of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kosovo, Pavel Bílek, signed an agreement on the support of the regional Radio Alba. more ►

European Summer Music Academy - ESMA 2021

ESMA

The traditional European Summer Music Academy 2021 was held in Pristina on October 8.-14., 2021. The project initiated by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Prositina in 2012 is a unique opportunity for young musicians from the Western Balkans… more ►

Czech films at the Dokufest 2021 film festival

Czech films at the Dokufest 2021 film festival

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina invites you to watch Czech film that are part of program on this year’s festival Dokufest that is going to be held in Prizren between August 6-14-th, 2021. more ►

Visit to the Trepča mines

Visit to the Trepča mines

The Head of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kosovo Pavel Bílek together with the Economic Counsellor of the Embassy, Květoslav Sulek, visited the Trepča mining plant on 22 July. more ►

Commemoration of the Fallen Slovak Soldier

Commemoration of the Fallen Slovak Soldier

On May 14, 2021 a ceremony was held at Sekiraća region to commemorate Sergeant Miroslav Hajdúch, soldier of the Army of the Slovak Republic who died in a tragic accident at detached position close to the Kosovo-Serbian border. more ►

100 Year Ago "Robot" Was Born

Robot

The word "robot" was introduced to the modern lexicon 100 years ago, January 25, 1921, with the premiere at Prague's National Theatre of Karel Capek's play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). On this occasion, we are delighted to announce… more ►

The Czech Republic participates in the ESMA online music festival

ESMA Online

This year's Kosovo Music Festival ESMA 2020 (European Summer Music Academy) is taking place late and online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Czech Republic, which in the past initiated this important cultural event in Kosovo, also participates… more ►

Meeting with the CEO of Gjirafa

Meeting CEO Gjirafa

The Head of the Czech Embassy in Pristina, Pavel Bílek, met on 27 October with the founder and CEO of the Kosovo company Gjirafa Mergim Cahani. more ►

International Week of White Cane

Mezinarodni den bile hole

The Head of the Czech Embassy, Pavel Bílek, attended as a guest of honour the ceremonial meeting on October 15 on the occasion of the International Week of White Cane. Meeting took place in the Prime Minister´s Office. more ►

Czech Films at the Dokufest 2020

dokufest

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina would like to invite you to watch online two Czech films that are in the program of this year' s Dokufest Festival. more ►

VTC meeting with Kosovo´s Foreign Minister

VTC meeting

On July 13 2020, the Head of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina Pavel Bílek had a VTC meeting with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Meliza Haradinaj. more ►

Ambassadors informed about measures against COVID-19

Meeting with PM

On April 11th the acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, together with the acting Minister of Finance Besnik Bislimi met with the Ambassadors accredited in Kosovo. Due to necessary hygienic requirements Ambassadors were divided into 3 separate… more ►

EU Support for Kosovo - 5 Million Euro

On March 30, 2020 €5m contract for immediate needs of Kosovo to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, signed by Ambassador Apostolova with the UNOPS on 30 March 2020, in presence of caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and caretaker Ministers… more ►

Visit in school for blind children in Peja

Visit_school_for_blind_children

On December 5 2019, Head of the Czech Embassy in Pristina Mr. Pavel Bílek together with his wife Martina visited Resources Centre “Xheladin Deda” in Peja. This Centre is a specialized institution on education of blind people. The… more ►

A joint letter to the President of the European Commission

Ministers of the 6 EU Member States (Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Austria, Slovak Republic and Slovenia) addressed a joint letter to the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, expressing their support for the EU enlargement… more ►

Decisive football match on Thursday

Czech Republic Kosovo Football Match

On Thursday November 14, 2019, Czech and Kosovo National teams will play a decisive match in European Qualifiers for the UEFA Euro 2020. more ►

Head of the Czech Embassy paid tribute to deceased Czech soldiers

Šajkovac

On September 13, 2019 the Head of Czech Embassy, Pavel Bílek, and the members of the Czech contingent of KFOR paid tribute to the deceased Czech soldiers close to the ex-Czech military base of Šajkovac, where the memorial was situated. The… more ►

Joint statement of the V4 Prime Ministers on the Western Balkans

Společné foto

he Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries met with partners from the Western Balkans in Prague on 12 September 2019. Republic of Kosovo attended the Prime Ministers' meeting at the level of CDA e.p. In this context, the V4 leaders have… more ►

Czech Professors at European Summer Music Academy in Kosovo

Prof. Nouzovský

From August 24 till 30, 2019 there were two well-known professors of the classical music from the Czech Republic performing within European Summer Music Academy 2019. The professors from Czech Republic Petr Nouzovský, professor of Violoncello… more ►

Czech Republic – Kosovo football match on Euro2020 Qualifiers

Czech football team

On September 7, 2019 at 3.00 p.m. national teams of Czech Republic and Republic of Kosovo will play football match in Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. This is first match of these two teams and it is a part of the Euro2020 Qualifiers… more ►

Czech AcroYoga in Prizren

AcroYoga1

Certified lecturer AcroYoga International and AcroYoga Montreal Level I. and II., Mrs. Daniela Dušková, leads the Acro Yoga workshops for children in the accompanying program DokuKids, which is the part of the largest Kosovo Film Festival… more ►

Study in the Czech Republic

Study IN

Studyin.cz is an official source of information on higher education in the Czech Republic. It provides essential information about the higher education system, study opportunities and student life in the Czech Republic. Find out more and visit… more ►

ESMA - European Summer Music Academy

ESMA

The 8th year of the international music festival European Summer Music Academy will take place from 14 to 31 August in the towns of Pristina, Peja, Gjakova and Mitrovica in Kosovo. The festival is a successful project created by the Embassy of… more ►

Visit to the University Clinical Center of Kosovo

Photo1

Head of the Embassy in Pristina Pavel Bílek and his wife visited 20 June 2019 the Clinic of Radiology and the Emergency Clinic of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo in Pristina. The clinics´ workplaces were conducted by the Director… more ►

The Head of the Czech Embassy in Pristina visited Prizren

Prizren

On June 7, 2019 Mr Pavel Bílek, the head of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Prishtina, visited Prizren, the second largest city in Kosovo, where he met with representatives of the Prizren municipality, Deputy Mayor Eshref Memaj, Chairman of… more ►

Applications for the 17th European Summer School in Prague

EUROPEUM, the Institute for European Policy, is organizing the 17th European Summer School in Prague this year. EUROPEUM is a Prague think tank focused on the issues of European integration. The current European Summer School will take place… more ►

The Czech Western Balkans Special Envoy visited Kosovo

Meeting

On April 1 – 3, 2019 Ms Janina Hřebíčková, the Special Envoy for Western Balkans, visited the Republic of Kosovo to send out a clear signal that the Western Balkan region, including Kosovo, is a priority of Czech foreign policy and also to… more ►

V4 Ambassadors Meeting with Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj

V4

On March 29, 2019 The V4 Ambassadors met with Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. In particular, the very fruitful discussion served to bring V4 countries closer to Kosovo. There was also an exchange of views on current political, economic and… more ►

Czech movie The Clowns at Francophonie

Foto

On March 25, 2019 The Czech Embassy in Pristina participated in the Francophonie events by screening of the Czech film „The Clowns“ by the director Viktor Tauš. The Acting Head of Mission, Dušan Králík, presented the screening of the… more ►

Concert of Czech musicians in Pristina

Concert

On February 6, 2019, a concert recital of our leading Czech musicians, pianist Ivo Kahánek and flute player Mario Mesany was held in Pristina. The concert took place within the International Flute Sounds Festival. The Embassy of the Czech… more ►

Meeting of the head of CZ Embassy with the Commander of KFOR

KFOR_ZŮ

On December 11, 2018 the head of CZ Embassy in Prishtina, Mr Pavel Bílek, met the KFOR Commander General Lorenzo D'Addario. The Czech Republic is and remains a responsible ally in NATO and will continue to participate in the KFOR military… more ►

V4 countries support the activities of the Western Balkans Fund

V4 group

On December 7, 2018 Embassy of the Czech Republic in Prishtina organized the meeting of heads of embassies of the Visegrad countries (CZ, SK, HU - PL represented by HU) with Regional Affairs Director Valdet Sadiku and Director of Europe and EU… more ►

KFOR Change of Command

KFOR Change of Command

On November 28, 2018 the Change of Command ceremony, when Major General Salvatore Cuoci handed over the command of KFOR troops to Major General Lorenzo D’Addario, was held in Camp Film City. The ceremony was attended by many distinguished… more ►

Common century – Exhibition in National Library in Pristina

1918 - 2018

On October 24, 2018 a photo exhibition “1968 and its personalities” in National Library in Pristina was opened. This exhibition was organized by the Embassy of the Czech Republic and Liaison Office of the Slovak Republic on the… more ►

Fires in Greece - expressing condolences

Condolences to Greece

The staff of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina firmly believes and hopes that the wildfires that tragically affected many Greek families will be extinguished as soon as possible. The Embassy's staff would like to express deep… more ►

World Forum on Future Trends in Defence and Security

The Czech Republic will host the 13th edition of specialized international meetings and exhibition FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF) in Prague on 17 - 19 October 2018. All events are primarily focused on presentation of needs of armed and security… more ►

Beyond Duty - Diplomats "Righteous Among the Nations"

Beyond Duty - Diplomats "Righteous Among the Nations"

On April 13, 2018, a solemn commemorative event titled "Beyond Duty" dedicated to diplomats awarded the "Right Among Nations" by Yad Vashem Memorial was held in Pristina. The main part of the event, prepared by the State Department of the State… more ►

Czech movie The Wolf from Royal Vineyard Street at Francophonie

Wolf from Royal Vineyard Street

The Francophonie in Kosovo was officially launched by a press conference and a concert of Charles Baptiste on 7 March, 2018. The Embassy of France together with other Embassies and cultural institutions of Kosovo prepared an extensive program of… more ►

Celebrating 5 Years of Diplomatic Academy of Kosovo

Celebrating 5 Years of Diplomatic Academy of Kosovo

On March 8, 2018 Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Věra Jeřábková, took part in the International Conference entitled “Celebrating 5 Years of Diplomatic Academy of… more ►

Purim festivity in Kosovo

Purim festivity in Kosovo

On March1, 2018 Bet Israel, the Jewish community in Kosovo celebrated Purim by a feast in the Sirius hotel in Pristina. Rushdi Shkodra, chairman of the Bet Israel welcomed all the guests, a lot of children among them. more ►

Kosovo Independence Revisited

Kosovo Independence Revisited

On February 23, 2018 an opening ceremony of a photo exhibition “17th of February 2008 - Kosovo Independence Revisited “ took place at the courtyard of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. more ►

Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kosovo

Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kosovo

On January 25, 2018 a memorial ceremony on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day organized by the Jewish Community Bet Israel took place in the Cinema ABC in Pristina. more ►

New Year’s Reception of Serbian Orthodox Church in Prizren

New Year’s Reception of Serbian Orthodox Church in Prizren

On January 15, 2018 Bishop Teodosije held a reception on the occasion of Orthodox New Year in his residence attended by representatives of Kosovo institutions, representatives of other religious communities, diplomatic corps and international… more ►

Happy New Year!

PF 2018

The Czech Embassy in Pristina thanks its partners and supporters for cooperation and wishes all the best in 2018! more ►

Brass Kosova Festival 2017

Brass Festival Pristina 2017

The opening concert of the Czech trombonist Lukáš Moťka on 30 November 2017 launched the 2nd year of Brass Kosova Festival. The concert took place at the amphitheater of the Institute of History in Pristina in the presence of Ambassador of the… more ►

First Call for regional Project Proposals (WBF)

Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is pleased to announce the First Call for regional Project Proposals. Following the WBF objectives and scope of work, the call aims to promote cooperation and strengthening the relations between Contracting Parties by… more ►

Czech Development Project for Down Syndrome Youth

Czech Development Project for Down Syndrome Youth

On October 30, 2017 a Czech development project supporting social inclusion of young people with Down syndrome was solemnly concluded by a photo exhibition titled “Beauty through Photographs” in the Kosovo National Museum in Pristina… more ►

"Imagine ..." - Celebration of the Czech National Day

"Imagine ..." - Celebration of the Czech National Day

On October 17, 2017 the Czech National Day´s Reception and exhibition of black and white photographs by Mr. Ivo Šilhavý under the name "Imagine ..." were held in ​​Sheshi 21 in Pristina. Among the most prominent guests were the Prime… more ►

The Visegrad Group for EU Enlargement in Western Balkans

Visegrad Group

The annual meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Visegrad Group (V4) and the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia) took place in Budapest on October 11, 2017, under the Hungarian… more ►

Czech Ambassador paid tribute to deceased Czech soldiers

Shajkovac 2017

On September 14, 2017 the Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý, and the members of the Czech contingent of KFOR paid tribute to the deceased Czech soldiers close to the ex-Czech military base of Šajkovac, where the memorial was situated. The wreath… more ►

European Summer Music Academy 2017 - Final Concerts

ESMA 2017 final concerts

The 6th European Summer Music Academy was finished by the final three concerts in Gjakova Prishtina and Tetovo. The Academy became the main cultural event of the Gjakova region during the two weeks in July. This year, the Czech Republic again… more ►

European Summer Music Academy 2017 in Kosovo has started

European Summer Music Academy 2017 in Kosovo has started

On Monday, July 10, 2017, the 6th European Summer Music Academy was launched at the "Prenk Jakova" Music School in Gjakova. The Artistic director Mr. Desar Sulejmani welcomed the students of the Academy and the guests. The Austrian Ambassador… more ►

Visegrád Group – meeting on Western Balkans Fund

V4 Group – meeting on WB Fund

On June 19, 2017 Visegrád Group representatives – Hungarian Ambassador Lászlo Márkusz (representing the Polish Presidency of the V4), Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý, Hungarian DHoM Béla Bozsik and Slovak DHoM Dana Coleová – met with… more ►

Joint maintenance of the Jewish Cemeteries in Pristina

Jewish Cemeteries in Pristina

On June 13, 2017 the Jewish Community Bet Israel Kosova in cooperation with the Kosovo Security Forces initiated cleaning up of the Jewish cemeteries in Velania and Arbëria neighborhoods in Pristina. Based on mutual agreement, the Kosovo… more ►

Visit of Czech Senators to Kosovo

Visit of Czech Senators to Kosovo

On June 5 and 6, 2017 - less than a week before early parliamentary elections - an intensive working visit of the Committee on European Affairs and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security of the Senate of the Parliament of the… more ►

EU supports Cultural Heritage in Kosovo

EU supports Cultural Heritage in Kosovo

On May 23, 2017 the EU Heads of Mission in Kosovo accompanied by representatives of civil society visited the historic center of Prizren. The main purpose of the event was to influence an attitude and behavioral change among citizens and… more ►

Roundtable on the Berlin Process

Berlin Process Roundtable

On May 10, 2017, the Kosovar Chamber of Commerce held a Roundtable on the Berlin Process. The main purpose of the talks was to identify the most important issues ahead of the upcoming meeting of the high representatives of the states of the… more ►

EU 60

EU 60

On March 27, 2017 the EU Office in Pristina and Embassy of Italy in Pristina organized a solemn evening to mark the 60th anniversary of the signature of the Rome Treaties in the National Library of Kosovo in Pristina. Speeches by the Head of EU… more ►

Czech movie FC Roma presented at Francophonie

FC Roma

On 15 March, 2017 the concert "Electronic Pop Act" officially launched Francophonie in Kosovo. The Embassy of France together with other Embassies and cultural institutions of Kosovo have prepared an extensive program of exhibitions, music,… more ►

Karel Schwarzenberg at the parliamentary conference in Pristina

Mr. Schwarzenberg

On February 20 – 21, 2017 an international conference „Summit of the Foreign Parliamentary Committees“ organized by the Kosovo Assembly took place in Pristina. Among participants of the conference there were parliamentarians… more ►

Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kosovo

Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017

On January 26, 2017 a memorial ceremony on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day organized by the Jewish Community Bet Israel took place in the National Theatre in Pristina. more ►

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

The Czech Embassy in Pristina thanks its partners and supporters for cooperation and wishes all the best in 2017! more ►

Admiral Howard in Kosovo again

Admiral Howard in Kosovo again

On December 13, 2016 Admiral Michelle Howard, the first woman four-star US admiral attended a reception hosted by the US Ambassador to Kosovo Greg Delawie in his residence in Pristina. Admiral Howard in her short address emphasized role of NATO… more ►

Czechia supports Kosovo children in the region of Gjilan

Czechia supports Kosovo children in the region of Gjilan

On Monday, November 21, 2016 the Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý received an invitation of the Mayor of Gjilan municipality Lufti Haziri for a meetings and discussion on the cooperation in the field of education. The Czech Ambassador stressed the… more ►

Cooperation between Czech and Kosovo elementary schools

Cooperation between Czech and Kosovo elementary schools

On Monday, November 21, 2016 the Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý visited elementary school Liria in Pogragjë, Gjilan region which cooperates on a long-term project with the partner elementary school Chvaletická in Prague. The distinguished guest,… more ►

„Czech Day“ at the KFOR

KFOR Czech Day

On November 12, 2016 a "Czech Day" was held on the occasion of the anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia at the KFOR military base „Film City". Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý and the commander of the Czech contingent, Major Kamil Chadim,… more ►

Wreath laying ceremony at the Cemetery of WWI Soldiers

Cemetery of WWI Soldiers

With the participation of the representatives of the Hungarian and the Austrian Embassies in Pristina, Kosovo's government and the KFOR troops of Austria and Hungary in Kosovo the soldiers who died during the World War I were commemorated at the… more ►

In Kosovo with Love

In Kosovo with Love

On October 27, 2016 a reception on the occasion of the Czech National Day and opening ceremony of a photo exhibition “In Kosovo with Love” took place in the Kosovo National Library in Pristina. The event was attended by former… more ►

Czech MPs visited Czech soldiers in KFOR HQ

Czech MPs visited Czech soldiers in KFOR HQ

On October 21, 2016 the members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Mr. Adolf Beznoska, Mr. Milan Šarapatka, and Mr. Václav Klučka accompanied by Ms. Iva Masaříková, Director of International Relations Department,… more ►

Czech artist gained success in the concert in Pristina

Czech artist gained success in the concert in Pristina

On September 29, 2016 a well-known Czech artist, oboist Michaela Hrabánková, performed in the concert dedicated to St. Teresa at the Catholic Church "Shën Ndou" in Pristina. The concert was a highlight of the 8th International Festival "Flute… more ►

Czech Ambassador paid tribute to deceased Czech soldiers

Czech Ambassador paid tribute to deceased Czech soldiers

On September 14, 2016 the Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý, and the members of the Czech contingent of KFOR paid tribute to the deceased Czech soldiers close to the ex-Czech military base of Šajkovac, where the memorial was situated. The wreath… more ►

Kosovo Police 17th anniversary

Kosovo Police 17th anniversary

On September 6, 2016 at the Red Hall in Pristina Kosovo Police officially marked 17th anniversary of its existence. The celebration was attended by Kosovo Prime Minister Mr. Isa Mustafa, Kosovo Minister of Interior Mr. Skënder Hyseni, Kosovo… more ►

KFOR Change of Command Ceremony

KFOR Change of Command Ceremony

On September 1, 2016 KFOR conducted the Change of Command Ceremony between Major General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta and Major General Giovanni Fungo at Camp Film City Pristina. more ►

Remembering Nice

Remembering Nice

On July 18, 2016 a concert to commemorate victims of the terrorist attack in Nice on July 14 took place in Pristina in the Swiss Diamond Hotel. The commemorative event was initiated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Enver Hoxhaj. The chamber music… more ►

Donate a Child’s Smile

Donate a Child’s Smile

The Czech contingent in KFOR mission under command of lieutenant-colonel Martin Andrle organized a charity collection called “Donate a Child’s Smile” aimed to support Kosovo orphans, children from socially vulnerable families… more ►

A Minute of Silence for Czech Fallen Soldiers

A Minute of Silence for Czech Fallen Soldiers

On June 30, 2016 a commemorative ceremony was held close to the village Šajkovac to pay homage to Staff Sergeant Luděk Severa and Master Sergeant Vlastislav Hendrich – two Czech soldiers who lost their lives in a tragic accident in 2002… more ►

Visegrad Group 4x4 – virtual walk through Prague Panoramic

Visegrad 4x4 Panorama

On June 9, 2016 a presentation event “Visegrad Group 4x4” with a subtitle “tasting Visegrad Group with four senses” was held at the National Library in Pristina to complete the Czech Presidency of the Visegrad Group. more ►

EULEX – „Jurisprudence Digest“ on Privatization

EULEX - „Jurisprudence Digest“ k privatizaci

On May 31, 2016, within the framework of the EULEX mission project, members of the appellate panel of the Special Chamber of the Supreme Court on Privatization Agency chaired by Czech judge of EULEX Ondrej Pridal issued a publication… more ►

EU Agenda Unifies

EU Agenda Unifies

On May 16, 2016 a working breakfast of MEPs/members of “EU – Kosovo Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee” with EU Heads of Mission in Kosovo took place in Pristina. Head of EU Office in Kosovo/EU Special… more ►

Europe Day – The Times They Are A-Changin´

Europe Day – The Times They Are A-Changin´

A photo exhibition of Oldřich Škácha, titled „The Times They Are A-Changin´“, was ceremonially launched on May 9, 2016 at Information and Cultural EU Centre in Pristina as a part of the Europe Day celebration. The exhibition is… more ►

Federica Mogherini celebrated with Kosovars

Mogherini celebrated with Kosovars

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini visited on May 5, 2016 Kosovo with a goal to celebrate together with Kosovo citizens publication of the European Commission proposal on lifting… more ►

President Thaçi presented his priorities to the EU Heads of Mission

President presented his priorities to the EU HoMs

On May 4, 2016 President Hashim Thaçi invited the EU Heads of Mission in Pristina to a meeting in the Office of the President to inform them about his political priorities. President Thaçi presented five fields where he would concentrate his… more ►

Admiral Ferguson III acknowledges cooperation

Admiral Ferguson III acknowledges cooperation

On April 27, 2016 Admiral Mark E. Ferguson III, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander met with Heads of Missions of KFOR mission troop-contributing countries at KFOR “Film City” camp in Pristina. more ►

Passover in Kosovo 2016

Passover in Kosovo 2016

On April 22, 2016 the association Bet Israel Kosova held a festive dinner for the first night of Passover, called seder. In the presence of members of the Jewish community in Kosovo, friends of Bet Israel association, representatives of the… more ►

Hashim Thaçi – new President of Kosovo

Hashim Thaçi – new President of Kosovo

On April 7, 2016 Hashim Thaçi took the presidential oath in the Kosovo Parliament, and the next day he took over from the outgoing President Atifete Jahjaga the Constitution and the Duty of the President. The ceremonial handover took place on… more ►

Week of Francophonie has started

Week of Francophonie has started

On March 21, 2016 the Chamber Orchestra of Kosovo Philharmony performed a concert on the occasion of ceremonial opening of the “Week of Francophonie in Kosovo”. Compositions by Nik Bohnenberger, Claude Debussy, Alexander Müllenbach… more ►

HRH The Prince of Wales in Prizren

Prince of Wales in Prizren

On March 19, 2016 His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at the end of his Western Balkans tour, during which he together with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo, was warmly welcomed in… more ►

EU expresses gratitude to Madame President Jahjaga

EU gratitudes to Madame President Jahjaga

On March 16, 2016 Head of the EU Office in Kosovo/EU Special Representative Samuel Žbogar together with EU Heads of Mission in Kosovo hosted a farewell lunch for Atifete Jahjaga, outgoing President of Kosovo. EUSR Žbogar in his address… more ►

PDK Leadership meets EU Heads of Mission

PDK Leadership meets EU Heads of Mission

On March 11, 2016 the PDK leadership informed the EU Heads of Mission in Pristina at their meeting about priorities of PDK in the coming period. more ►

Chairman Hoxhaj appreciates Czech Presidency of Visegrád Group

Chairman Hoxhaj appreciates Czech Presidency of Visegrád Group

On March 7, 2016 Czech Ambassador to Kosovo Ivo Šilhavý met Chairman of the Foreign Committee of the Kosovo Assembly Enver Hoxhaj. Priority areas of mutual cooperation were discussed during a friendly meeting. Chairman Hoxhaj in this context… more ►

Czech Music in Pristina

Czech Music in Pristina

On February 29, 2016 the Symphony Orchestra of Kosovo Philharmony performed a concert in the overcrowded Red Hall in Pristina, directed by an eminent French conductor Nathalie Marin. The performance of compositions by Hector Berlioz, Jiří Pauer… more ►

Regular briefings for Ambassadors by KFOR Commander

COM KFOR briefing

On February 18, 2016 KFOR Commander Major General Luigi Guglielmo Miglietta invited Heads of Missions of KFOR mission troop-contributing countries accredited in Kosovo to a regular briefing at KFOR “Film City” camp in Pristina. more ►

Special Envoy Füle visited Kosovo

Special Envoy Füle visited Kosovo

Special Envoy for the OSCE and the Western Balkans Štefan Füle visited Kosovo from 7th to 9th February 2016. In Pristina, he met with several state officials as well as with representatives of civil society and the business sector. The meetings… more ►

SACEUR General Breedlove acknowledged cooperation

SACEUR General Breedlove

On February 4, 2016 at the end of a two day working visit to NATO Headquarters in Pristina, General Philip M. Breedlove, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, met with Heads of Missions of KFOR mission troop-contributing countries. At KFOR… more ►

Germia Hill Conference 2016 in Pristina

Germia Hill Conference 2016 in Pristina

On February 2 – 3, 2016 Germia Hill Conference took place in the Swiss Diamond Hotel in Pristina. The international conference was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo in cooperation with the Aspen… more ►

Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kosovo

Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, 2016 the memorial ceremony on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day organized by the Jewish Community Bet Israel took place in the National Theatre in Pristina. more ►

European Summer School (ESS), Prague July 16th – July 26th 2016

Europe in Motion - ESS

“Europe in Motion” The European Summer School in Prague is an intensive 10 day learning programme focused on European integration. It is organized by one of the leading think-tanks in Prague, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy,… more ►

Madame President Jahjaga commemorated former President Rugova

Commemorated former President Rugova

On January 21, 2016 Madame President Atifete Jahjaga organized in the National Theatre in Pristina a memorial ceremony on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of former President Ibrahim Rugova’s death. Madame President Atifete Jahjaga in… more ►

Memorial to the Slovak soldiers erected in Pristina

Memorial to the Slovak soldiers erected in Pristina

A memorial to the Slovak soldiers who died in an air accident on their flight from a deployment mission in Kosovo was unveiled by Miroslav Lajčák, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, on… more ►

New Year’s Liturgy of Serbian Orthodox Church in Prizren

New Year’s Liturgy of Serbian Orthodox Church

On January 14, 2016 Bishop Teodosije served a New Year’s Liturgy of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Diocesan Cathedral of St. George in Prizren. Father Sava, Archdeacon of Dečani Monastery took part at the liturgy as well. more ►

Diplomatic Protocol Handbook I. - Privileges and Immunities

Náměstkyně ministra Ivana Červenková k diplomatické praxi

Deputy Minister of Chancery of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Ivana Červenková presented on 17 December 2015 in Czernin Palace to the representatives of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in the Czech Republic the… more ►

Czech Expert in KFOR Awarded with MFA Silver Medal

Czech Expert in KFOR

On January 8, 2016 Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kosovo Mr. Ivo Šilhavý awarded Silver Medal of Jan Masaryk to Mr. Lukáš Pimper for his personal active support and valuable cooperation in performing the common tasks in Kosovo. more ►

From Pristina with Love

From Pristina with Love

On December 16, 2015 Blerina Kllokoqi Rugova, a leading Kosovo fashion designer presented in Pristina a fashion show entitled „From Pristina with Love“. more ►

Prime Minister Mustafa – EU Visa Discrimination

PM visa liberalization

On December 9, 2015 an extraordinary meeting of the EU Heads of Mission took place under a chairmanship of EUSR Samuel Žbogar. The Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and Minister for European Affairs Bekim Çollaku were the main guests. more ►

John Kerry in Kosovo

John Kerry in Kosovo

On December 2, 2015 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shortly visited Kosovo. At the Adem Jashari Airport, he met Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hashim Thaçi and Deputy Prime Minister… more ►

We condemn brutal terrorist attacks in Paris

Odsuzujeme brutální teroristické útoky v Paříži

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic condemns brutal terrorist attacks on civilians that took place at night on November 13 on several public places in Paris. We fully support French government and measures that it undertook to… more ►

Visegrad Group – Western Balkans Fund became a reality

Visegrádská skupina – Západobalkánský fond realitou

On November 12 – 13, 2015 a traditional Conference of Visegrad Group and Western Balkans countries took place in Prague. At the end of the conference an agreement on establishment of Western Balkans Fund was signed by all Western Balkans… more ►

Visegrad Group - helping hand on the EU path

Logo V4

On November 11, 2015 Kosovo daily newspaper Kosova Sot published a joint article of Visegrad Group Ministers of Foreign Affairs on Western Balkans and EU enlargement. more ►

EP Vice-President Lunacek at lunch with EU Heads of Mission

EP Vice-President Lunacek at lunch with EU Heads of Mission

On November 9, 2015 Vice-President of the European Parliament, replacing the President for Western Balkans Ulrike Lunacek from the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance accepted the invitation to a working lunch with the EU Heads of Mission… more ►

Just a Perfect Day... Czech Presidency of the Visegrad Group

Just a Perfect Day Reception

On Tuesday October 27, 2015 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pristina organized a reception on the occasion of the Czech National Day in the Kosovo National Library in Pristina and at the same time an opening ceremony of a photo-exhibition… more ►

Cooperation between schools

Cooperation between schools

On October 8, 2015 Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kosovo Ivo Šilhavý visited Hajrush Limoni, the headmaster of Liria Elementary School in the village Pogragj/Gjilan. The purpose of his visit was to agree on concrete plan of partnership with… more ►

Rosh Hashanah in Kosovo

Rosh Hashanah

On September 14, 2015 the association Bet Israel Kosova held a traditional festive dinner on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, called Rosh Hashanah. In the presence of members of the Jewish community in Kosovo, friends of Bet Israel… more ►

Prime Minister Mustafa at EU Heads of Missions Meeting

Mustafa at EU Heads of Missions Meeting

On September 10, 2015 the Prime Minister of the Kosovo Government Isa Mustafa presented recent developments in Kosovo at the EU Heads of Missions meeting. The main topics of his presentation were foundation of the Special Court, last round of… more ►

MAIN MESSAGES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY V4 SUMMIT ON MIGRATION

MESSAGES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY V4 SUMMIT

The main objective of the summit of the V4 Prime Ministers was twofold: first, to declare that the V4 countries play an active role in the EU solutions to migration challenges and that they are ready to increase their commitments where necessary… more ►

KFOR Change of Command Ceremony

KFOR Change of Command Ceremony

On August 7, 2015 the KFOR Change of Command between outgoing commander General Francesco Figliuolo and the new commander General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta took place in KFOR Headquarters in Pristina. more ►

Pristina in the sign of music and youth

ESMA closing

On July 19 – 29, 2015 already the forth annual summer music festival – European Summer Music Academy (ESMA) - for students from all over Europe took place in Pristina. For ten days Pristina lightened up due to a series of musical… more ►

Commander of KFOR is completing his mission

COMKFOR

On July 22, 2015 on the occasion of completion of his one-year mission, Commander of KFOR Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo met Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý at the KFOR Head Quarters in Pristina. more ►

European Summer Music Academy has started!

ESMA zahajeni

On July 19, 2015 it has already been the 4th European Summer Music Academy (ESMA) ceremonially opened in Kosovo. In the Red Hall in Pristina, Pierre Weber, Head of the Luxembourg Embassy in Pristina, launched the two week-long international… more ►

University scholarship in the Czech Republic

Scholarship

Students from Kosovo have every year an opportunity to apply for university scholarship provided by the Government of the Czech Republic. Application deadline is 30. September 2015. more ►

„1984“ – Photo-exhibition on Orwellian theme by Petr Šálek

Plakát k výstavě fotografií 1984

On 9th June, 2015 the launching of the photo-exhibition “1984” by the Czech author Petr Šálek took place in the National Library in Pristina. The Czech Ambassador Ivo Šilhavý welcomed guests and the author Petr Šálek introduced… more ►

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Drulak visited Kosovo

NMD prof. Drulák v Kosovu

On June 3rd and 4th, 2015 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Petr Drulak visited Kosovo. During the visit Deputy Minister Drulak met both Kosovo representatives and leaders of international missions in the country. more ►

Commemoration of the Fallen Slovak Soldier

Uctění památky padlého slovenského vojáka

On May 15, 2015 a ceremony was held at Sekiraća region to commemorate Sergeant Miroslav Hajdúch, soldier of the Army of the Slovak Republic, who died in a tragic accident at detached position close to the Kosovo-Serbian border. more ►

Congratulations, Madame President!

congratulation_president

On April 20, 2015 Mr. Ivo Šilhavý, Czech Ambassador to Kosovo, and Mrs. Jana Kálmán, Deputy Head of Mission, were at their request received by Madame President Atifete Jahjaga to congratulate her on the occasion of her jubilee. more ►

Commander of KFOR hosted Czech Ambassador

COMKFOR

On April 17, 2015 Commander of KFOR Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo organized a dinner in honor of Czech Ambassador to Kosovo Mr. Ivo Šilhavý. more ►

Passover in Kosovo

Passover in Kosovo

On April 4, 2015 the association Bet Israel Kosova held a festive dinner for the first night of Passover, called seder. In the presence of members of the Jewish community in Kosovo, friends of Bet Israel association, representatives of the… more ►

Federica Mogherini in Pristina: Kosovo is energy and future

Mogherini in Pristina

On March 26th, 2015 High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini visited Pristina, for the first time in her function. Mogherini, during her meetings with… more ►

#InstaKosovo – New Way of Diplomacy

Insta Kosovo

On February 16, 2015 the launch of photo exhibition and book #InstaKosovo, as part of Kosovo’s independence celebrations took place in Pristina on Mother Theresa Square, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of… more ►

International Holocaust Remembrance day in Kosovo

Holocaust

On January 27, 2015 the memorial ceremony on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day organized by the Jewish Community Bet Israel took place in the National Theatre in Prishtina. more ►

Commemoration of the deceased Slovak soldiers

Pomník slovenským vojákům

On January 19, 2015 the memorial ceremony was held in KFOR base in Pristina to pay tribute/to commemorate 42 Slovak soldiers who died nine years ago in a plane crash while returning from KFOR mission. more ►

Czech experts in KFOR mission

CZ experti v KFOR

On January 16, 2015 Czech Ambassador to Kosovo, Mr. Ivo Šilhavý, hosted a festive lunch arranged on the occasion of the mission completion of the Czech expert, Jan Becka, in Kosovo. more ►

Celebrations of 6th KSF Anniversary

KSF Parade © Jana Kalman 1

On November 26, 2014 celebrations of the sixth anniversary of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) took place in Kosovo. more ►