{"id":76465,"date":"2025-02-17T18:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=76465"},"modified":"2025-02-17T21:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T20:23:33","slug":"tirana-celebrates-kosovos-independence-day-giant-flag-waves-in-the-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/tirana-celebrates-kosovos-independence-day-giant-flag-waves-in-the-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Tirana Celebrates Kosovo\u2019s Independence Day: Giant Flag Waves in the Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"18cd3945-95c1-43a4-ada1-4fbb1f29b4b6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"226\">As Kosovo marks its 17th anniversary of independence, Tirana has been adorned with the symbolic colors of Europe\u2019s newest state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"438\">In a show of solidarity and brotherhood between the two nations, a giant Kosovo flag was unfurled in Mother Teresa Square, creating a festive and emotional atmosphere for this significant day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"631\">The blue flag, featuring Kosovo\u2019s golden map and six stars representing its communities, was placed in one of Tirana\u2019s most visited areas, drawing the attention of citizens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"823\">Many Kosovar Albanians celebrated Independence Day in Albania, stating that for them, there is no difference between the two countries, as &#8220;Albania and Kosovo are one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1060\">Meanwhile, Albanian and foreign leaders extended congratulatory messages to Kosovo, reaffirming support for its recognition and membership in all regional and international organizations, including the United Nations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1127\">Currently, Kosovo is recognized by 117 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1214\">The country is also a member of several international organizations, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1508\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1237\">The World Bank<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1277\">The International Monetary Fund<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1338\">The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1382\">The International Olympic Committee<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1441\">The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1508\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Kosovo marks its 17th anniversary of independence, Tirana has been adorned with the symbolic colors of Europe\u2019s newest state. 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