A civic initiative has commenced the collection of signatures for a petition titled “For a Ferizaj without Urosevac.” The petition addresses the Kosovo Assembly with a formal request to eliminate the use of the designation “Urosevac” and mandate that the municipality be referred to solely as “Ferizaj” in all official documentation and institutional communications. The launch ceremony for the petition was attended by representatives from various institutional bodies and community members who participated in signing the document. Agim Aliu, the Mayor of the Municipality of Ferizaj, was the first to sign the petition.
In his statement, Aliu affirmed the municipality’s support for the initiative, characterizing the move as a matter of historical justice. He further suggested that the scope of this campaign should encourage central governmental institutions to review and standardize place name usage across the entirety of Kosovo. The core objective of the movement is to ensure nomenclatural consistency.
Proponents argue that the continued use of the alternate name, “Urosevac,” deviates from the established local identity reflected in the name “Ferizaj.” By presenting this formal petition, the signatories are advocating for a policy change within the administrative framework of Kosovo, ensuring that all governmental and public-facing materials utilize the preferred and recognized designation. This effort highlights a sustained community effort to standardize official records and communications regarding the municipality’s identity.
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