Turkish becomes an official language in North Mitrovica, Kosovo

Turkish has become an official language in North Mitrovica, Kosovo, where Serbs reside. The process for Turkish to become an official language was approved with a bill passed during today's municipal assembly session in North Mitrovica.

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Turkish becomes an official language in North Mitrovica, Kosovo

In the North Mitrovica municipality in northern Kosovo, where the Serb community lives in the majority, Turkish has been added to the list of official languages.

During today's municipal assembly session in North Mitrovica, a proposal submitted by Enis Kervan, a deputy from the Kosova Democratic Turkish Party (KDTP), for Turkish to be recognized as an official language in North Mitrovica was accepted by the assembly with a majority vote.

'WE WILL MAKE OUR PRESENCE FELT'

Speaking after the meeting, Deputy Kervan said, "Today is a historic day for Kosovo Turks; today is our holiday. Kosovo said yes to Turkish. The Turkish language has been accepted as an official language in North Mitrovica. I am very happy personally and on behalf of my party that we have undertaken such an initiative. Turks living in every region and every corner of Kosovo will be under the protection of the KDTP. We will always make our presence felt."

Ergin Kani, head of the KDTP Mitrovica branch, also stated in his remarks that they were very happy, saying, "It was something we had wanted to do for a long time. The mayor of North Mitrovica and the assembly president all supported us; may God be pleased with them."

News Source: 12punto