K2000l1ve | Kosovalive

Kosovo takes a swing at a new sport

by K2000l1ve | Jul 17, 2014 | Longform

Blerim dug his lime green shoes into the matching colored mat, relaxed his shoulders and slowly exhaled. It gave him the relaxed and ready feeling he loves so much— the feeling that he can’t go without for a week, and that feeds his addiction. He heard the rush of air...

Despite an uncertain future, the Grand Hotel Pristina’s legacy survives

by K2000l1ve | Jul 16, 2014 | Longform

Zeke Çeku sat in the brightest room of hotel, enjoying the slits of sunlight that played across his face from the window. He sipped an espresso slowly, keeping it warm in his hands —one of the few espressos the hotel’s cafe would sell that day. He looked across to the...

Sanctuary provides a natural existence for rescued bears

by K2000l1ve | Jul 14, 2014 | Longform

Kassandra paced back and forth in her new enclosure, her shoulders bulging with each padded step. She clawed at the ground as she stopped and sniffed the grass, before she slid into her concrete pool to cool herself from the midday heat. In that moment, she looked...

Teachers, advocates trying to change attitudes about sex education

by K2000l1ve | Jul 10, 2014 | Longform

Aurora was nine years old when her grandfather began making sexual advances toward her. She endured verbal harassment, physical abuse —everything short of rape. Ten years passed and she hid behind her long brunette curls, afraid to speak out. Until she realized what...

Street artists want to paint a brighter picture of life in Kosovo

by K2000l1ve | Jul 9, 2014 | Longform

In Pristina, street artists are creating paintings meant to motivate, inspire, and set a hopeful tone for the post-conflict country. Just a few steps away from Mother Teresa Boulevard, a maze of side streets features walls that are covered in artwork. From realistic...