A petition has been launched in the Kosovo city of Ferizaj seeking to remove the Serbian name “Urosevac” from official use and keep only “Ferizaj.” Ferizaj Mayor was the first to sign the petition, saying the city was officially known as “Ferizaj” for more than 40 years before Serbian authorities changed its name by force after 1912.
From the petition:
“Dear fellow citizens of Ferizaj,
These days we have the most intense days preparing for the start of the PETITION FOR A FERIZAJ WITHOUT ‘UROSEVAC’, as an important phase of this feasible and fair project.
On this occasion, WE ANNOUNCE you that on a significant day in the recent history of our city, on JULY 18, 2026, we will officially begin collecting signatures, where we will have a ceremonial launch with the planned and confirmed presence of municipal institutions and all political entities of Ferizaj Albanian and minorities, where they will publicly sign their signatures in a solemn manner, along with other guests such as: former mayors, former chairmen, deputies from Ferizaj and municipal assembly members and other relevant people. This project, from the beginning, I have said that I want to be a part of everyone, coming out together.
WE INVITE all citizens of Ferizaj to sign this historic Petition for our city as much as possible, unanimously testifying to the free will to remove the name Urosevac from Ferizaj from official use forever!
I would like to thank once again all the Albanian political entities and minority communities in Ferizaj who have given support to this important project for our city and the truth, showing complete unity.
At the same time, I INVITE donors of good will to support us in this project according to their possibilities, just as they have always supported numerous projects and will continue to support.
We also invite VOLUNTEERS who want to contribute to collecting signatures alongside activists who will support us on the ground from political entities.
On July 18, 2026 Ferizaj has a holiday! Congratulations to us!
FOR A FERIZAJ WITHOUT ‘UROSEVAC’
With respect,
Bashkim Fazliu Migjeni, initiator
FOR A FERIZAJ WITHOUT ‘UROSEVAC’.
2.07.2026″.
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