The Government of Kosovo, currently operating in a caretaker capacity, approved today the allocation of €580,000 to co-finance the construction of a music school and museum in Preševo, a municipality in southern Serbia.
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said that this move is part of a broader policy of support for Albanians who make up the majority population in three municipalities in Serbia—Preševo, Bujanovac, and Medveđa.
“At our previous meeting, we allocated over €626,000 to support education and institutional lobbying efforts there. Today, we are continuing that support with a €580,000 investment. This support will continue,” Kurti stated during the government session.
Acting Minister of Culture Hajrulla Çeku also addressed the session, describing the decision as a “significant investment in the cultural life of Albanians in the Preševo Valley.”
Kosovo’s government has consistently allocated funds for Albanians in southern Serbia through a variety of programs. These range from grants and scholarships to institutional backing and a dedicated annual budget line.
These allocations have steadily increased over the years, especially since Albin Kurti came to power four years ago. Last year, Kosovo earmarked €3 million for these municipalities. For 2025, the regular budget line for Preševo, Bujanovac, and Medveđa stands at €4 million.
In addition to these regular allocations, the government in Pristina also provides extraordinary funding to support the Albanian communities in Serbia.
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