This is a destroyed building as you can see. The building is actually a 2 story structure that housed 2 different shops, one was a clothing store, in Pristina. Apparently this building was illegally built (not sure when) and did not have a permit to be constructed in this area. From what I was told, there was a blueprint to build another building in this area, it did not happen, and this (former) building was built. So, the local authorities tore the building down to rebuild what was originally planned. On the second photo, the men sitting on the rubble sift through it and pick what metal scraps and the like that they can. There is really no one here to stop them, and for about 3-4 days there were different men scavenging for scraps that they could sell or use themselves.
This is old news in Pristina, but this Yugoslavia-era monument, which stands for "brotherhood and unity," is going to be knocked and a new square, dedicated to the KLA hero Adem Jashari (who I wrote about here). I spoke with a local about this, and he stated that this is a good thing, because there are no other Yugoslavia monuments in the former Yugoslavia (I cannot confirm this). Further, Kosovo wants to look forward to its future and not be reminded of its history under Serbian rule in Yugoslavia (although when Tito was in power from 1953-1980, Albanians had recognition and Kosovo had autonomy).
Do you know for a little thing, that many ppl consider as a very important thing, called "history"?If you heard of it, I honesty recommend you to start reading it. Kosovo WAS part of the Serbia since 9th century!It was first South Slavs country!In 1389 Serbia helped Europe and tried to stop Ottoman empire to start spreading more and more over the north!We spent 5 centuries under the Ottoman empire, fighting for Christianity!And look what you've done!You gave it as a gift to some people who live there for less than a 100 years!!! And Kosovo never WAS UNDER THE RULE of Serbia, KOSOVO IS A HEART OF A SERBIA, and always will be!!!Read history! We gave our lives for it, against Turkey and Ottoman empire, we built churches and monasteries that are old for 9 centuries. Do you know any Albanian mosque that is old that much?No, cause they were turkish and greek slaves who came on Kosovo in 20th century...Before you start spreading hate, start reading history and put a finger on your forehead, maybe you should think twice before you start doing it. Or, at least, make blogs about your country, and leave mine alone ;)
ReplyDeleteDo you know for a little thing, that many ppl consider as a very important thing, called "history"?If you heard of it, I honesty recommend you to start reading it. Kosovo WAS part of the Serbia since 9th century!It was first South Slavs country!In 1389 Serbia helped Europe and tried to stop Ottoman empire to start spreading more and more over the north!We spent 5 centuries under the Ottoman empire, fighting for Christianity!And look what you've done!You gave it as a gift to some people who live there for less than a 100 years!!! And Kosovo never WAS UNDER THE RULE of Serbia, KOSOVO IS A HEART OF A SERBIA, and always will be!!!Read history! We gave our lives for it, against Turkey and Ottoman empire, we built churches and monasteries that are old for 9 centuries. Do you know any Albanian mosque that is old that much?No, cause they were turkish and greek slaves who came on Kosovo in 20th century...Before you start spreading hate, start reading history and put a finger on your forehead, maybe you should think twice before you start doing it. Or, at least, make blogs about your country, and leave mine alone ;)
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