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Home - U.S. Embassy Pristina, Kosovo Embassy NewsU.S. Citizen ServicesConsularU.S. Policy & IssuesResourcesShqip | Srpski Highlights The Deputy Chief of Mission, Alex Laskaris speaks at the Pristina American Corner Dedication Ceremony, April 14, 2008 Photo: Zana Tropoja, US Embassy Pristina U.S. Embassy Pristina and National and University Library, Dedicate the Pristina American Corner, April 14, 2008 As part of Kosovo Library Week, Deputy Chief of Mission, Alex Laskaris dedicated the newly-renovated American Corner in Pristina. Now fully incorporated into the National and University Library’s collection and activities, the American Corner boasts a newly update collection, including resources for English language learners and children. The space is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am – 4pm. Special programs are periodically held in the American Corner in the evenings. American Corners are partnerships between U.S. embassies and host institutions all over the world. They are modeled on typical American public libraries, and they provide access to current and reliable information about the United States via book collections, periodicals, and the Internet. (more) The Charge d Affairs of U.S. Embassy Pristina, Tina Kaidanow, with President Sejdiu, Prime Minister Thaçi, Assembly Speaker Krasniqi and Pristina Mayor Mustafa at the ceremony to unveil the U.S. Embassy Pristina plaque. Photo: Burim Pllana, U.S. Embassy Pristina Photo Gallery of the ceremony U.S. Office Pristina becomes U.S. Embassy Pristina, April 8, 2008 Remarks given by Charge d Affaires, Tina Kaidanow on the Occassion of Opening the U.S. Embassy in Pristina Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Assembly Speaker Krasniqi, Mayor Mustafa, and members of my own staff, Thank you all for coming today to share a very significant and exciting occasion with us. As a consequence of Kosovo s new status as an independent country, recognized by many of the ...