{"id":3937,"date":"2024-07-02T13:01:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/https-brigatafolgore-net-ennesima-lodevole-iniziativa-dei-militari-italiani-in-kosovo-gara-benefica-per-la-ricerca-sul-cancro\/"},"modified":"2025-03-30T04:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T03:35:50","slug":"ennesima-lodevole-iniziativa-dei-militari-italiani-in-kosovo-gara-benefica-per-la-ricerca-sul-cancro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/yet-another-laudable-initiative-by-the-italian-military-in-kosovo-charity-race-for-cancer-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Yet another laudable initiative of the Italian military in Kosovo, charity race for cancer research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In recent days, the <strong>Regional Command West (RC-W)<\/strong> organised the charity race 'Race For The Cure' in the municipality of Pej\u00eb\/Pec, Kosovo. The event, <strong>to support breast cancer research and treatment<\/strong>, was attended by NATO military personnel, teachers and students from the<strong>Haxhi Zeka University<\/strong>. The 5 km non-competitive race, held within the <strong>Municipality of Pej\u0451\/Pec<\/strong>, was attended by the <strong>Commander of RC-W, Colonel Francesco Ferrara<\/strong>, of the<strong>Italian Ambassador for Kosovo, Antonello De Riu<\/strong> and the <strong>representative of local institutions, the councillor for culture, sports and youth, Ms Xhenet Syka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition represents yet another initiative of the <strong>Colonel Francesco Ferrara<\/strong>known for his attention to relations between the Italian military and the local population, with a special focus on the problems of the Kosovar community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">At the end of the race, the municipality of Pej\u00eb\/Pec unveiled a monument commemorating 25 years of Italian military presence in Kosovo. The ceremony was held at the current Dukagjini Hotel, former headquarters of the Italian-led Multinational Brigade West. The monument symbolises the bond between the local community and the Italian military who, over the years, have contributed to maintaining peace and security in the region.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Mayor of Cosenza, Dr Franz Caruso<\/strong>sent a message of thanks to the Italian contingent and the Kosovan authorities, emphasising the basis for future cooperation between the territories, highlighting the importance of the work carried out by the <strong>1st Regiment Bersaglieri<\/strong> and a concrete commitment to promoting cooperation between the two countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first citizen of Cosenza stated: <em>\"There is a commitment and a concrete will to go beyond formalisms and protocols to go, instead, to a direct confrontation on what are the peculiarities and possibilities that our different territories can put together, in synergy, to create cooperation between the two countries and between our cities. Today, the Bersaglieri Regiment concretely embodies these intentions with their mission activity for Peace and the Future\".<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Italian contingent of the Kosovo Force (KFOR)<\/strong>in line with the <strong>UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999<\/strong>contributes to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities living in Kosovo, while promoting charitable activities under the direction of the <strong>Interforce Summit Operations Command<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We of <strong>BrigadeFolgore.net<\/strong> We congratulate, once again, the <strong>Colonel Francesco Ferrara<\/strong> and the <strong>1st Regiment Bersaglieri<\/strong> to represent Italy in the best possible way in a context, that of Kosovo, which is not easy. The Bersaglieri officer, together with his men, is proving that dialogue, a smile and solidarity can be winning weapons even for Soldiers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent days, the Regional Command West (RC-W) organised the charity race 'Race For The Cure' in the municipality of Pej\u00eb\/Pec, Kosovo. The event, aimed at supporting breast cancer research and treatment, was attended by NATO soldiers, teachers and students from Haxhi Zeka University. 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