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Sierra Leone Recognition


After numerous communications with the The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Sierra Leone, the Missions of Sierra Leone in London, New York and Brussels, an official at MOFA has responded to KosovaThanksYou inquiries by saying they are observing the issue and cannot disclose more information at this point. An official at MOFA was unable to confirm to us the reports in the media and has claimed there was no official communication with Kosovar media. To date, there has been no explanation by the local media about this issue.

Posted: June 5, 2008 (9:53 CET)
We have tried to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other diplomatic missions of Sierra Leone around the World, but due to the weekend, we were not able to confirm this news. We hope to confirm this by Monday. In the meantime we have noticed that RTK has removed the news from the website without any explanation.

Posted: June 1, 2008 (2:56 CET)
Kosova Public Television RTK announced today that Sierra Leone has recognized Kosova as an independent state. We are trying to get an official confirmation about the news.

Posted: May 31, 2008 (18:06 CET)

Liberia Recognizes Kosova


The Mission of Republic of Liberia to the United Nations in New York, has confirmed for KosovaThanksYou that the Government of Liberia has recognized Kosova as an Independent State. Thank You from Kosova!!!

Posted: May 30, 2008 (20:05 CET)

According to Liberian Observer, the Government of Liberia has recognized the Republic of Kosova as an independent state. We are working on providing the official confirmation about the recognition.

Posted: May 30, 2008 (10:00 CET)

100 days of Republic of Kosova


Today is 100 days since the Republic of Kosova was born. Although at times the climate was rough, until now it has been smooth sailing. The newborn state of Europe which has to date been recognized by 41 countries, is acquiring international support and has faced difficulties only to overcome them.

These 100 days have proven the pessimists wrong. Some claimed our independence to be a precedent, yet this has failed to materialize. Others predicted the failure of law and order and rule of chaos. Again, this too has been far from the reality on the ground.

For a country that is 100 days old, with a people that have gone through a lot, but who show such enthusiasm for change, progress and future, we can say confidently that Republic of Kosova is on the right track.

Problems exist. The state is being built bit by bit. It is a hard and daunting task. But in the face of this all, we can be sure that the next 100 days will only bring improvements.

Posted: May 27, 2008

Regarding Malaysia Recognition of Kosova


Due to a misunderstanding that apparently occurred between the Liaison Office of Malaysia in Prishtina and the Malaysian Government, the Liaison Office communicated by mistake that Kuala Lumpur has recognized Kosova. This happened on 20th of February 2008 during the meeting between the Cabinet of the President of Republic of Kosova and the Malaysian Liaison Office.

As it turns out, Malaysia has not yet formally recognized the independence of Republic of Kosova. Malaysia has welcomed Kosovar independence.

Explanation by Republic of Kosova Presidency regarding Malaysian recognition (in Albanian)



Posted: April 28, 2008

Regarding Malaysia Recognition of Kosova


Update 1: According to sources who contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Washington D.C., Malaysia has recognised republic of Kosova.

The KosovaThanksYou team is currently trying to confirm conflicting reports from the media regarding Malaysia recognition of Kosova. The team has confirmed reports from official sources and has made inquiries in order to clarify the issue.


Republic of Kosova Presidency on Malaysia deciding to recognize Kosova

Malaysia Foreign Ministry statement in support of Kosovar independence

Statement by Malaysia's Foreign Minister regarding Kosovar recognition

Also, due to a technical mistake in our applicaiton while updating the links earlier today Malaysia was removed from the list for a period of five minutes.

Posted: April 24, 2008

Republic of Marshall Islands Recognition


The Kosova Thanks You team received confirmation of this news today from the Mission of the Republic of Marshall Islands to the United Nations in New York and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosova.

Posted: April 17, 2008

The Economist Intelligence Unit's index of democracy


The Economist last year published a study about democracies in 167 countries (2007). The Economist Index of Democracy focuses mainly on five categories: free and fair election process, civil liberties, functioning of government, political participation and political culture. According to the study almost half of the World's countries can be considered democracies, but only 28 qualify as "full democracies".

Kosova has been formally recognized by 20 out of 28 "full democracy" countries.

The Economist Intelligence Unit's index of democracy

Posted: April 10, 2008

UN Secretary-General Report
map change


We are glad that on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the UNMIK (March 28, 2008), the map of Kosova has been updated. For the first time the label "Province of Kosovo" has been updated to just "Kosovo", as well as the Kosova border with Serbia has been more emphasized. We are aware that all the borders are not labeled as international, but it is still a sign that UN is accepting a new reality.
Map Comparison

The change was first noticed by "Gazeta Express"
Posted: April 5, 2008

Congratulations!!!




We are glad that Albania and Croatia were invited to NATO and Macedonia will follow their path soon. We also wish Mr. Haradinaj (Kosova's former PM) a safe return home.

Posted: April 3, 2008

Famous people express their thoughts on Kosova's Independence


(April Fools day, don't take it seriously)

Einstein: "Precedent? That is relative when it comes to Kosova"

Sir Isaac Newton: "A second apple fell on my head when I heard about Kosova. It makes perfect sense now"

Archimedes: "I was running and yelling Eureka. Then I saw someone already thought of it, independence was the only way"

Amelia Earhart: "Happy to know that Kosova can fly alone"

Confucius: "a happy people, leads to a happy state"

Leonardo Da Vinci: "oh look, they cracked the code"

Copernicus: "...maybe I was wrong. It is not the Sun"

Benjamin Franklin: "Euros? I just wish they used the Benjamins (dollars), that would be cool"

Mendeleev: "I always knew there is a place for the KS element in my table"

Marie Curie: "I wish I could give Kosova the gift of Kosovanium"

Steve Jobs: "I present to you, a state, a democracy, and European: iKosova"

Bill Gates: "I might have been wrong about how much RAM people will need in the future, but I always said, Kosova will be a-okey. I hear they have some excellent .NET programmers"

Sergei Brin to Larry Page (Google guys): "Why isn't Google Maps updated already?"

Linus Torvalds: "Kosova will be an _open_ society, and one that uses open source and Linux. I hear they have some _excellent_ programmers

Pink Floyd: "Wish we were there"

Darth Vader: "it is no precedent, the situation in Kosova is completely different from that of rebel planets"

Yoda: "Thaçi, the Force is strong with that one. Great things I see for Kosova. Bright is the future of the republic. Kosova, may the Force be with you"

Nicola Tesla: "I am drooling when I think of all the electricity that will be produced by this small country "

Steven Spielberg: "I can see a movie coming..."

Martin Scorsese: "I can see a movie coming..."

Quentin Tarantino: "...I need the soundtrack before the movie. But yes, I can see a movie coming..."

Enjoy April Fools day...we are.
Best wishes from Kosova and beyond...

Posted: April 1, 2008

Map Updated/List update


Updated the colors of the regions (mostly islands) that belong to the previously colored countries. (Most of them may not be seen due to the map size)

  • UK: Turks and Caicos Islands, Cayman Islands, UK Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
  • US: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
  • France: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Kerguelen Islands, Mayotte
  • Netherlands: Netherlands Antilles
  • Portugal: Azores


Also, due to some technical issues, Today (March 28, 2008) some countries/territories appeared/disappeared unexpectedly.

Posted: March 28, 2008

Liechtenstein's recognition of Kosova


Liechtenstein has formally recognized Kosova on March 25, 2008, but it is made public on March 28, 2008.
Posted: March 28, 2008

Republic of Korea's recognition of Kosova


[Update]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of S. Korea confirmed for Kosova Thanks You team that South Korea has officially recognized Kosova as an independent state early on March 28, 2008.

S.Korea to Back Kosovo Independence
Posted: March 28, 2008

Announcement for National Anthem
of Republic of Kosova


Announcement for National Anthem of Republic of Kosova

Application deadline: 17.00pm CET on March 31, 2008
Posted: March 19, 2008
Canada, join the blue club!

Posted: February 28, 2008

About Taiwan


We have been received many many e-mails from both Taiwan and China about the recognition of Kosova, and its position on this. We value all youre-mails. Please understand that this website is created to thank all the countries that are recognizing Kosovo as an Independent State. We are not in a position to take a side about the Taiwan issue especially at this critical time. We have decided to list only countries that are members of United Nations. Thank you for your understanding!
Posted: February 20, 2008
Agenda for February 17th, 2008 (Disclaimer: This is not an official agenda. This information is not affiliated with any Governmental Institution)

Posted: February 16, 2008
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