The EU finances the restoration of 14 houses in Janjeva
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti together with the ambassador of the European Union in Kosovo, Aivo Orav, have visited some of the 14 old houses that are being restored within the project "Cultural heritage as a driver for economic revival of Janjeva", this project is financed by the European Union and the Ministry of Culture and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
In addition to this visit, the head of the Kosovar executive, together with the head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Aivo Orav, also participated in the opening of the Janjeva Fair, "Welcome to Janjeva", where artisans from this region presented various foods and clothing work tools.
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, said that the government through three ministries is investing in Janjeva.
The head of the Kosovar executive emphasized that through the restoration of the houses in Janjeva, this town is being restored to its former splendor and economic vitality.
Kurti underlined that the project for the restoration of houses is not only a physical and infrastructural intervention, but is an indicator of the commitment to the preservation and cultivation of the cultural heritage and its return to well-being for the people and economic development for the country.
The Ambassador of the European Union in Kosovo, Aivo Orav, said that today's fair in Janjeva is good proof that the traditions of the Croats can still be revived and even provide jobs.
Orav hopes that Janjeva will become a tourist destination and an opportunity for citizens to return.
The UNDP Resident Representative for Kosovo, Nuno Queiros, said that through the project entrusted to them by the EU, the foundations for a brighter future for Janjeva and Kosovo have been laid.
Queiros emphasized that UNDP remains committed to preserving and promoting cultural heritage and empowering communities in Kosovo.
The Ambassador of Croatia to Kosovo, Danijela Barisic, said that the Government of Kosovo is trying to make Croats stay in Kosovo.
According to her, the survival of the Croatian community in Kosovo is important not only for Croats, but also for Kosovo.