Press releases

Prizren Hammam Remains Vulnerable for Quite Some Time23.03.2015In March, EC Ma Ndryshe investigated the restoration of the roof of Gazi Mehmed Pasha Hammam in Prizren, namely the reasons for suspension of works in this Project. Download
Task Force for the Historic Center of Kosovo: One year on, no meetings16.03.2015This week will mark the one year anniversary from the time when the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning reached a decision to establisha Task Force for the Historic Centre of Prizren.Download
Municipality Lays Foundation of Library without Obtaining MCYS Permission23.01.2015During its urban planning monitoring activities in Prizren for this month, “ECMaNdryshe”investigated the case of symbolic beginning of works for the construction of the new City Library within the complex of the old school "Ryzhdije".Download
Prizren Municipality once again breaching the law in the Historic Centre13.10.2014In the framework of monitoring developments in the field of urban planning of Prizren, EC Ma Ndryshe, over the past week, has looked at the case of interventions in Marin Barleti Street – a street stretching within the boundaries of the Historic Centre of Prizren.Download
The analysis “Where is the cobblestone of Prizren?” and the Map of old houses released11.09.2014‘EC Ma Ndryshe’, on Wednesday, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project, introduced two new products addressing urban identity and cultural heritage of the city, that are being transformed day after day, giving a different and distorting view to Prizren, contrary to the collective memory of the community.Download
Laws failing to protect Historic Centre of Prizren10.06.2014EC Ma Ndryshe, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch project, has looked at the legislative and institutional framework for the protection of cultural heritage within the Historic Centre of Prizren. A substantial number of laws and documents of both levels of government were adopted recent years, which are meant to guarantee protection and development of the Historic Centre.Download
An open letter addressed to the candidates of Prizren running for MPs 27.05.2014Given the adverse developments in Prizren’s urban landscape, with particular emphasis on the degradation of cultural heritage, ‘EC Ma Ndryshe’ decided to address this open letter to the candidates of Prizren running for seats in the Assembly of Kosovo.Download
Municipality of Prizren to not initiate works without being equipped with construction permits 18.04.2014‘EC Ma Ndryshe’, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project, has looked at the progress of the commencement of works on the revitalization of Sheshi i Lidhjes (The League Square), which has sparked a debate within Prizen’s general public in relation to the preservation of natural and urban heritage values in this important part of the city’s Historic Centre.Download
The executive branch to draft a plan for promotion of the traditional values of Prizren 07.03.2014‘EC Ma Ndryshe’, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under constant watch” project, has closely followed the appointment of new directors of municipal government, daily work of whose is related to urban planning, conservation of cultural heritage and promotion of tourism as well as economic development.Download
URA E GURIT (STONE BRIDGE) AND ARASTA BRIDGE – PROOF OF THE ABSENCE OF RULE OF LAW 05.02.2014‘EC Ma Ndryshe’, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project has again looked at the issue of decorative lightings at both Ura e Gurit (Stone Bridge) and Arasta Bridge situated within the Historic Centre of Prizren.Download
CENTRAL AUTHORITIES TO ACT IN THE CENTRE OF PRIZREN20.01.2014Within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project, ‘EC Ma Ndryshe’ has requested from the Directorate of Inspections of Prizren Municipality to disclose information on the actions that will be undertaken in regard to the illegally constructed structures within the Historic Centre of the city.Download
INSTITUTIONS TO PROTECT MONUMENTS OF VALUE OF PRIZREN 30.12.2013“EC Ma Ndryshe”, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project, has looked at the course of investigation in relation to the destruction by a flame of the Shehu family house in ‘Tabakhane’ neighbourhood. During these weeks information were gathered from investigative and security institutions, upon which it is supposed that the worn out electric network has triggered the blaze.Download
HISTORIC CENTRE WITHOUT NECESSARY FUNDS06.12.2013‘EC Ma Ndryshe’ within the “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch” project has sought from the local government of Prizren to publicize the amount of funds which the Municipality has received for its enhanced competencies related to the protection and promotion of cultural and religious heritage as required by the Law on Historic Centre, as well as for information related to the provision of regular funds for restoration and maintenance of this Centre, including all its integral components.Download
ILLEGAL INTERVENTIONS AT URA E GURIT (STONE BRIDGE) AND ARASTA BRIDGE08.11.2013‘EC Ma Ndryshe’, within the “Urbanism of Prizren under constant Watch” project, has looked at the issue of recent interventions with decorative lighting at Ura e Gurit (Stone Bridge) and on the repair works and placement of the decorative lighting at Arasta Bridge, both within the Historic Centre of Prizren. Download
Prizren MDP to serve as a lead-off for stopping urban degradation in Prizren25.10.2013The monitors of “EC Ma Ndryshe”, within the project “Urbanism of Prizren under constant watch” project, have closely followed-up the process of adoption of Prizren Municipal Development Plan 2013–2025, which is a statutory document that channels the development of the municipality over the following decade. Prizren MDP is approved by the Municipal Assembly on 17 September 2013.Download
2013 Progress Report confirms degradation of cultural heritage from illegal constructions17.10.2013Kosovo 2013 Progress Report released by the European Commission has corroborated concerns of civil society in Prizren and Kosovo on the degradation of cultural heritage. The report published on Wednesday explicitly finds that, “Business interests frequently prevail over interests of the cultural heritage. At the same time, the European Commission, in the section of cultural rights of this Report, has called for “Robust action needs to be taken to stop illegal construction and to correct illegal construction which has already taken place.”Download
Constructions without permit detrimental to cityscape and municipal budget10.09.2013Starting from July, EC Ma Ndryshe began with the implementation of the project “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch”, financially supported by the Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS). The need for overseeing developments in the sector of urbanism has naturally emerged as a result of a numerous adverse developments during the post-war and transition period that were manifested in urban degradation and lopsided spatial planning. This project intends in installing a lasting monitoring system of the activities of the state (both levels of power and the judiciary) in the field of the management and urban development in the city of Prizren, with particular emphasis in its Historic Centre to ensure order in terms of urbanism.Download
Directorate of Urbanism implements a project in a ‘clandestine’ manner29.08.2013Starting from July, EC Ma Ndryshe began with the implementation of the project “Urbanism of Prizren under Constant Watch”, financially supported by the Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS). The need for overseeing the developments in the sector of urbanism has naturally emerged as a result of a numerous adverse developments during the period of post-war and transition that were manifested in urban degradation and lopsided spatial planning. This project aims in installing a permanent monitoring system of the state activity (both levels of power and the judiciary) in the field of management and urban development in the city of Prizren, with particular emphasis on its Historic Centre, in order to ensure order in terms of urbanism.Download
Institutions suffocate the area around the Complex of Albanian League of Prizren02.08.2013Starting from July, EC Ma Ndryshe began with the implementation of the project “Urbanism of Prizren under constant watch”, financially supported by the Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS). The need for overseeing the developments in the sector of urbanism has naturally emerged as a result of a numerous adverse developments during the post-war and transition period that were manifested in urban degradation and lopsided spatial planning. This project aims in installing a permanent monitoring system of the state activity (both levels of power and the judiciary) in the field of management and urban development in the city of Prizren, with particular emphasis on its Historic Centre, in order to ensure order in terms of urbanism.Download