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Kosovo, a small country but with a big heart, celebrates the 16th anniversary of Independence today.
The Declaration of Independence was made on February 17, 2008 in the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo in Pristina.
In an extraordinary meeting, attended by 109 out of a total of 120 deputies, the Assembly of Kosovo unanimously declared Kosovo an independent, sovereign and democratic state. The state of Kosovo has already been recognized by 117 states, where the last state that has recognized independence is Israel.
Today, 16 years ago, Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe, declared independence from Serbia, becoming a sovereign state, with independent institutions and unique state symbols in the Western Balkans.
16 years after independence, Kosovo continues to face major challenges, both external and internal, such as unemployment, poverty, energy instability, low wages, and the flight of young people and professionals from the country.
Among the external challenges, Kosovo continues to face fragile diplomacy since the coming to power of the Government of Albin Kurti, lack of new recognitions, problems with dialogue and, as a result, the cooling of relations with Kosovo's biggest strategic partner, the States of United States of America.
On the 15th anniversary of the declaration of the state, facing international justice, behind bars are also the people who declared the state independent and fought for its liberation. The former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army, Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, are in The Hague awaiting the start of the judicial process.
The complete program of state events to mark the 16th anniversary of Independence:
At 08:00, the Government of Kosovo will hold a Festive Meeting. At 08:20, the flag of the Republic of Kosovo will be raised.
Afterwards, tributes will be paid at the Monument of the Missing, from 08:30. At 08:45, tributes will be paid to the grave of former President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, and then to the grave of activist Adem Demaçi.
At 09:50, tributes will be paid at the "Adem Jashari" Memorial Complex in Prekaz.
Honors will also be paid to the "Heroines" Monument, to the Policemen's Monument who fell in the line of duty, as well as to the plaque of children killed during the war, which is located in the courtyard of the Assembly.
Meanwhile, the solemn session of the Assembly will be held starting at 12:00. From 17:00, the state reception will be held by President Vjosa Osmani, Speaker Glauk Konjufca and Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
The last two activities of this day are the Independence Concert that will be held at 18:00 in the square, as well as the Solem Concert of the Kosovo Philharmonic.
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