During the International Seminar on Albanian Language, Literature, and Culture, several participants shared their thoughts about the city of Prishtina.

Anna Rettova, a philosophy professor from Germany attending the seminar, said she is very happy to be in Prishtina.

“I walked around the city during lunch break, I visited the top of the cathedral, which is very beautiful. I like the main square and I saw the thinker, the statue that sits in the center. I was told he was a teacher peacefully protesting against the Serbs, and I sat next to him for a while and took a photo. People in the city are very friendly and hospitable, very straightforward and unique. I was very honored by the way they welcomed me, offered me things, and spoke with me. I had many spontaneous conversations that I didn’t expect, but they were very positive.”

On the other hand, Jakub Drogowski from Poland said that every year he returns to Prishtina for the seminar, he notices changes in the city.

“Every time I come to Prishtina, I see changes. Changes, for example, in cafes and lunch places. For instance, some [places] have been closed for a year, a new place has opened, an old place is closed—so I see many changes in Prishtina, and every time I see new constructions. Constructions in Mother Teresa Square and at the entrance to the city.”

Gabriele Parrino, who has been attending the seminar for 10 years, expressed that he has witnessed Prishtina’s development and that the city continues to evolve.

“There are some positive changes. When I came 10 years ago, Prishtina was developing and I saw changes and new things, but now I see many new things and I am sure it will continue to grow and beautify, there will be a high level of development.”

Piotr Liban also shared the opinion that every year the city has something new to offer.

“Prishtina has changed, I believe every year Prishtina changes.”

The International Seminar on Albanian Language, Literature, and Culture, besides developing the Albanian language each year, also establishes Prishtina as a tourism point for people from around the world.